2009 Jeep Patriot FWD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine losses power feels like its gonna break down went thru 2 alternators and 3 battery's it feels like something is drawling the electrical power away when accelerating or using headlights or turn signals”
NHTSA complaint #11020699, filed 2017-08, 3 miles“Check engine light on indicating intake runner valve stuck open, replaced all parts checked butterfly's all ok. Also x frame under engine rusted out. No accident yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10938420, filed 2016-12, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot Fwd. While attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start. The failure occurred approximately six times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but they could not determine why the vehicle took so long to start. The vehicle also stalled while being driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,488.”
NHTSA complaint #11233783, filed 2019-07, 102,488 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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