2009 Jeep Patriot Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,939miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 3% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,939 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Takata recall: use SUV purchase in 2014 from korner ford. Air bag light is coming on every 30 seconds for know reason. This should be covered under all warrenties as a safety hazard and not wear and tear. Stationary in public parking lot as I started the ignition. Has been on for 1 week as of to-date 03/31/2016. Verbally told that I had bumper to bumper coverage. Person is no longer there and my coverage is limited.”
NHTSA complaint #10852676, filed 2016-03, 87,878 miles“The airbag light and chimes constantly go on and off. I work a mile from home and the airbag light comes on and the chime sounds 10-15 per trip to work. The problem happens when the car is stationary or while driving any speed, and rain or shine.”
NHTSA complaint #11174447, filed 2019-02, 200,000 miles“The contact owned a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact crashed the vehicle into a pole. As a result, the vehicle flipped multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruising that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10722679, filed 2015-06, 50,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 | 33 | 7% |
| 2015 | 20 | 6% |
| 2014 | 149 | 27% |
| 2013 | 33 | 28% |
| 2012 | 57 | 16% |
| 2011 | 43 | 13% |
| 2010 | 26 | 19% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Patriot
48 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Patriot
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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