Before buying a used 2009 Jeep Patriot, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2009 Jeep Patriot 4-DR. w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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275 complaints filed with NHTSA (5 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Patriot 2WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Patriot 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Patriot 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Patriot 4WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, CVT2L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| Patriot 4WD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.