2009 Jeep Patriot FWD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,640 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 sunroof leaks. I take it to the dealer, they say they can 'fix' it. They blow out the drain lines. That does not fix it, within a few months it is blocked/kinked again. Why does the water drip through the window seal anyway? Seems that is what needs fixing. I have had to replace the radio-$550.00-and every time they blow out the drain lines, it is $35.00. This is my 5th and last Jeep product. It is parked in a garage all day at work and all night at home. What would the problem be like if I parked it under trees? …”
NHTSA complaint #10630159, filed 2014-09, 102,000 miles“Jeep is leaking water through the front map light, sunroof, a pillars, and rear interior hatch light. Service was performed on 10-8-2013 and the water leak started again on 03-24-2014. Chrysler did issue a service bulletin #23-016-10 on september 10, 2010 but no recall was issued. There is water accumulating inside the pillar's and I concerned with the safety air bags and mold issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10574830, filed 2014-03, 91,579 miles“Immediately after purchasing the 2009 Jeep patriot an interior water leak was discovered. The first visit to dealer was 11/3/09 with 2282 miles on it. Next visit was 11/17/2009. Another visit on 1/6/10 with 5790 miles on it. Another visit on 9/14/10 at 12170 miles. Yet another visit on 9/24/10 at 12435 miles. Again on 12/7/10 at 14897. It has been to the dealer over 7 times for this problem. Everytime they say it is fixed only to discover it is still leaking. Water comes into the overhead electrical system and runs out of the overhead lights like a faucet or waterfall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10397040, filed 2011-04, 2,282 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Patriot FWD
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
3 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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