2009 Jeep Patriot Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Jeep Patriot, and owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Jeep Patriot
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Jeep Patriot have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 82,309 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from iss”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2026 · Engine
“I am submitting this complaint regarding the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure in our Jeep vehicle. We have experienced intermittent transmission issues throughout our entire period of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2025 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Jeep Patriot (Patriot 2WD, Patriot 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–23 / 22–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Patriot model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Patriot model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 94 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 186 |
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 191 |
| 2010 Jeep Patriot | 2 | 136 |
| 2011 Jeep Patriot | 4 | 326 |
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | 4 | 354 |
| 2013 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 120 |
| 2014 Jeep Patriot | 2 | 548 |
| 2015 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 315 |
| 2016 Jeep Patriot | 1 | 458 |
| 2017 Jeep Patriot | 0 | 59 |
Checking a specific 2009 Jeep Patriot
How do I know if my 2009 Jeep Patriot has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Jeep Patriot; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V528000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.