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2009 Jeep Patriot
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 191
- Received Sep 2009 to Jan 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Frame rusts and corrodes through39 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Water leaks into cabin during rain26 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline19 complaints · 10.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #08V528000Chrysler 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 14 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Frame rusts and corrodes through
- Water leaks into cabin during rain
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 191 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 39 | 20% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 26 | 14% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 19 | 10.0% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 15 | 7.8% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 10 | 5.2% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 8 | 4.2% | – | |
| Ball joints wear out and fail | 8 | 4.2% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 6 | 3.1% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 3 | 1.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #08V528000October 9, 2008712 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: 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.
This Can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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