2009 Jeep Patriot Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 4% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“Little by little the electrical to my car has been going. Im the first owner and first the front power windows, then the horn and then the lights stopped working. Then my car started stalling out of no where when I would accelerate. They say its the PCM but I never abused and always took care of my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10873207, filed 2016-06, 91,000 miles“I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot at first my Jeep starting to rev up and down then the Jeep would jerk hard then speedometer needle would go from the speed I was going to zero to max it would do that a few times then it would not register at all after that my ABS light would come on my ESC light as well then my front brake would start to grab and lock the front end down, I work at a dealer ship so I unplugged the ABS module and it drove fine no problem expect I have no speed odometer when I got to work I pulled the codes and it told me it was the left front wheel speed sensor so I ordered one and…”
NHTSA complaint #10689440, filed 2015-02, 100,256 miles“Tuesday, may 21, 2013 morning the Jeep started to make noise at the front of the vehicle, so on wednesday, may 22, 2013 I took it to firestone in bridgeville for a second opinion. They advised that we have the suspension checked as well as the spring for the struts. They had advised that the car was safe to drive and passed their inspection. May 23, 2013 on my way to work and I stopped at a stop sign. Water began to flow through my rear view mirror from the sunroof. At that time I hadn't touched the sunroof since the date of purchase. Per Jeep forums this is a constant hassle with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606412, filed 2014-06, 32,607 miles“Vehicle stalls out while driving down the road without any warning...it has happened four times now. Sometimes it will restart but usually not and needed to be towed. After swiping it and checking codes it resets and functions normal again and the problem can not be found...but it keeps happening and I keep getting charged for a technicians time that keeps on finding nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10610168, filed 2014-07, 166,000 miles“Every so often while driving and sometimes while car is not moving the electronic throttle control light comes on and the car stalls out, sometimes when its on long time the vehicle stability control light comes on , it seems to happen more the colder it is outside ,can not seem to find the problem but seems to be a common problem with the Patriot and other chrysler models not sure why chrysler hasn't done anything to resolve this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10948186, filed 2017-01, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032005Aug 5, 2009Jeep: full esp off function. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 | 4% |
| 2015 | 29 | 9% |
| 2014 | 51 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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