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SteeringPart report

2009 Jeep Patriot FWD Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
36,164miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,164 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.

“Had to replace both outer tie rod ends and both front lower control arms . Had vehicle in for service on 7/5/12 and they had to replace master cylinder and were suppose to do a vehicle inspection at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #10472997, filed 2012-08, 36,164 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201015%
200914%
20081719%
200739%

Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD

Suspension
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Fuel system
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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