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2009 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (40%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2009 Jeep Patriot repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 121 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Jeep Patriot
Engine not specified
| Jeep Patriot in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201446000 miUS $243 | Rear passenger window would not go up, unable to access from passenger door, unable to access from driver window console. Rear windows hardly used, NO KIDS. | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Jeep Patriot in Great Britain Jan 2010 - May 2010 | |||
| Apr 20104000 mi | Creaking coming from control arm bushes | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 201021700 mi | Passenger Front Power Window not working. Cause by window motor being jammed into regulator. Ordered new window motor & regulator (not in dealer inventory)arrived next day & repaired. | ||
| May 201131118 mi | Replace rear cargo cover, as the handle broke off. Replaced with new cargo cover, under warranty. Replace rear cargo cover, as the handle broke off. Replaced with new cargo cover, under warranty. | ||
| May 201582700 miC $1900 | Changed out alternator due to noise from drive pulley. Changed out L & R Lower Arm as ball joints are worn. | ||
| Oct 201589340 miC $20 | Front Map light leaking water onto dash. Checked sunroof drain tubes & found the left side drain was blocked. Used compressed air to blow out blockage and water tested. Seems to have fixed the issue. | ||
| Mar 201696100 miC $10 | Front Map light again leaking water onto dash. Checked sunroof drain tubes & found this time the right side drain was blocked. Used compressed air to blow out blockage and water tested. Seems to have fixed the issue. | ||
| Apr 201696100 miC $350 | Rear Struts leaking oil. Changed out Sway Bar Bushings | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201012000 mi | Water coming into vehicle through front dome light assembly after steady rain. Driver's side visor clip broke when extending visor; fracture has evidence of adhesive suggesting previously broken and sttempt to repair it. Notified customer service rep who followed up on the water leak; will replace at next oil change. | ||
| Mar 201119000 mi | Leaks at the front dome light and passenger front pilar due to clogged water drain tube in sunroof. Dealer mechanic used compressed air at drain tube opening to clear and recommended routine cleaning of water collection tray inside sunroof. | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Jeep Patriot in Missouri, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Oct 201277000 miUS $500 | alternator needed rebuilding | ||
| Dec 2015108000 miUS $375 | Ball joints replaced. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Maryland, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Aug 201149000 mi | Tire pressure sender module replaced. Sensors are corroding from salt and breaking off when you try to add air to tire. At near 200.00 apiece, I decided to have all sensors replaced with regular rubber valve stems and live with the warning light. | ||
| Jun 201368000 mi | Replaced Right and Left Bottom Control Arm Assembly which was covered by my extended warranty. Also had rear brake pads replaced at my cost. | ||
| Apr 2017101000 miUS $300 | Loose tie rod ends that prevented alignment. Replaced inner and outer tie rods. | ||
| Jun 2017103000 miUS $300 | replaced Alternator due to bearing noise. Air Conditioner Compressor needed to be removed to replace Alternator. | ||
| Sep 2017105000 miUS $90 | Lost power to A.C. Compressor, MIL code O2 sensor, Mil Code A.C. Compressor, and Mil Code for Intake Manifold. All problems were caused by a broken ground wire on G110 located by Alternator. | ||
| Jan 2018108000 miUS $124 | Lower right lower ball joint broke damaging the Axle and control arm. lower control arm assembly (which included ball joint and axle assembly. Note both lower control arm assemblies were replaced in 2013 earlier. | ||
| Aug 2018114000 miUS $400 | Noisy front wheel bearing. Replaced bearing and one speed sensor which was broken trying to get off. Auto Care Warranty would only cover the cost of the wheel bearing that they priced on the internet. With my 100.00 deductible, I would up paying almost half the cost. | ||
| Mar 2019114000 miUS $375 | Brought Jeep in for brake inspection after hearing noise and have air filter replaced. Brakes were ok but both lower control arm/ball joint assembly were loose. This was the 3rd time in 114,000 miles that these were replaced. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Aug 201019000 mi | poor fuel economy, excessive vibration, stalling, shifting rough | ||
| Sep 201020000 mi | Same problem, rough idle, poor fuel milage, stalling, hesitation | ||
| May 201454000 miUS $725 | both thermostats and housing were replaced following a report of vehicle overheating while standing still | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Aug 201351300 miUS $846 | Front ball joint failure found during inspection. Replaced both left and right lower control arms. | ||
| Sep 201661000 miUS $281 | Left rear wheel speed sensor failed causing problems with ABS, traction control, stability program and cruise control. Repair cost shown here includes $140 diagnostic fee. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 200993 mi | Missing roof rack bar. Should be delivered in 2 weeks | ||
| Sep 201455180 mi | Losing power for a split of second while driving ~100km/h | ||
| Mar 201562000 miC $800000 | Control Arms | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Puerto Rico Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009278 mi | Front passenger reclining lever was broken. WARRANTY REPAIR. I took the Patriot in because of a broken backrest adjustment lever (front passenger side). Dealer gave no hassles. Only issue was they didn't have it in my vehicle's color. Am waiting for new part to come in. Will advise. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201117980 mi | I had the check engine light come on. The jeep showed rough idle at times. I checked with a code reader and found a "misfire on cylinder 1." I reset the code and the engine light then went out. Dealer later replaced a spark plug. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201373000 miUS $600 | ball joint | ||
| Feb 201474600 miUS $790 | Replaced all four struts | ||
| Apr 2017109000 miUS $600 | right outer tie rod right front wheel bearing and right and left rear toe links | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201051000 mi | Replaced lower control arm Water leaks through the Domelight during heavy rainstorms Rear Passenger Side Window randomly stays open and won't close...suddenly closed 10 miles into the trip with a Toddler- we haven't opened it since. Extended warranty does not cover- just like the leak...will get rid of this car~ | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 201362000 miC $107 | Interior instrument panels flashing on and off randomly when the headlights are on.Diagnostic test run but unable to determine actual cause. No repair made. | ||
| Feb 201463020 miC $400 | The tie-rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States May 2013 - Nov 2018 | |||
| May 201788500 miUS $225 | Noise from engine was diagnosed as being a failing idler pulley. Standard procedure is to replace all three pulleys (idler x 2, tensioner) as a set, which was done. | ||
| Sep 201790000 miUS $500 | Noise in front end diagnosed as failing left front axle bearing, which was replaced. | ||
| Oct 201790000 miUS $350 | Noise from the engine bay was diagnosed as a failing alternator. Unit was replaced with remanufactured part supplied by the owner. | ||
| Apr 201893000 miUS $350 | Previous repair in October 2017 had revealed that the AC compressor was making noise. Compressor was replaced by owner supplied part. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 20096200 mi | warranty replace factory radio | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Nov 201586840 miC $300 | Design of Lower Control arm bushing is horrible and this is a real weakness in this otherwise great car. if you buy a patriot budget $600+ to replace the lower control arms which has the bushing pressed into it | ||
| Apr 201799200 miC $50 | replace front brake pads. Still in good shape after all these miles. | ||
| Jul 2018117800 miC $100 | Replace rear brake shoes for the first time. Brake cylinder easily damaged | ||
| Nov 2020117800 miC $810 | repair coolant leak from thermostat housing | ||
| Jeep Patriot in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Dec 2008 | Water leakage during rainstorm into the vehicle, through rear tailgate washer hose grommet. Well-known problem for this model. re-sealed following manufacturer directives. | ||
| Dec 201216740 miC $200 | Right side front LCA (Lower Control Arm) had to be replaced due to the ball joint was discovered as shot. In new vehicles no way to replace ball joint, so the entire LCA assembly has to be replaced. Replaced with aftermarket LCA (cheaper). | ||
| May 201318180 mi | Entire driveshaft assembly has been replaced under powertrain warranty due to rubber boot defect. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201120000 miUS $23 | Missing splash shield bolts. Traded car in on a new model. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Vermont, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Aug 2009309 mi | Windshield replaced Rock cracked it on highway,The replacement is better than the original he put a raised seal on the upper part. | ||
| Mar 20107000 mi | Had The oil changed and fixed the esp switch(does not turn all the way off) problem per tsb. Had The oil changed and fixed the ESP(does not turn all the way off)problem per TSB.Dealer knew nothing of the TSB I had a copy computer flashed no problems. | ||
| Nov 201336500 miUS $300 | Lower end ball joint. | ||
| Dec 201336000 miUS $250 | Tie rods | ||
| Dec 2016121000 miUS $400 | Rear alignment out replacement of rear alignment stable bar bolt. dealer never align the vehicle when front ball joints were replaced.in 2014 causing misalignment | ||
| Jeep Patriot in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201335340 miC $1500 | STRUT LEAKING REPLACE ALL FOUR | ||
| Nov 201442460 miC $900 | control arm replacement | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| May 20108680 mi | Noise (loud clunk) in the rear suspension at passenger side. Dealer check the suspension, everything is OK ...but the noise is still present. Replace a right rear toe link. Repair is OK | ||
| Jeep Patriot in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201016000 mi | Dealer-installed remote start malfunctioning | ||
| Sep 201017000 mi | Ordered new wiring harness for remote start as selling dealer had installed harness incorrectly, causing alarm to go off when car was remote started while doors locked. | ||
| Oct 201018000 mi | New wiring installed, repair successful. | ||
| Dec 201019000 mi | Remote start malfunctioning again. Unclear what dealer did to resolve. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201647000 miUS $598 | ball joints from factory were pressed in to control arm and thus both had to be replaced. Even after-market control arms had pressed in ball joints as is the same on many similar vehicles. This one was not taken off-road other than very few. | ||
| Jun 201853000 miUS $300 | On a "tripcheck" before letting my wife take the Jeep for an extended trip, The mechanic found that one of the tie rods was sub-par. I asked that he save the parts for me. When I picked it up, he showed me the entire drivers side tie rod. Both ends of the tie rod had slack and worst of all is the threads of the adjustment were mis-manufactured to have slack in them. That means that there was a flex in the threads that allow for adjustment even when the backnut was tight (IE wheel alignment). | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201228000 mi | Knocking noise heard under front of vehicle while steering over small bumps | ||
| Aug 201228500 mi | Immediately after last trip, exact same symptoms were heard again. Returned with vehicle to dealer the next week. They kept it for 3 days and said they found a rock in the suspension and took it out (total BS). Symptom still exists. | ||
| Jun 201334000 mi | Knocking noise heard under front of vehicle while steering over small bumps never fixed. Unclear exactly what it was. Seemed to be there when cold but not once warmed up. Very strange. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Feb 201137000 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
| Feb 201257100 mi | Replaced right rear wheel speed sensor | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Jeep Patriot in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201442000 miUS $110 | Replaced battery | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018148800 miC $1700 | Shocks and complete front tabilizers assembly | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Texas, United States May 2022 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Jul 202290000 miUS $800 | Check engine light came on, shop said the intake manifold needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 202283000 miUS $10 | left front blinker wasn't working. Couldn't get the bulb out, but fideled with it a bunch. started working again, but now the right front blinker is out. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Apr 201113640 mi | Very annoying squeek noticed in rear suspension area it was repaired by lubricating to rear sway bar assembly. I suspect the sway bar had seized up because I now notice quite a difference in drive. I will remind them to check every visit. | ||
| Jun 201114260 mi | Severe squeal from rear brake pads, drums. Was repaired but the problem continues. I will return the vehicle ASAP for repairs. | ||
| Sep 201116120 mi | Rear sway-bar squeeks and goes away after dealer lubricates the area. Not sure why it has to be lubricated periodicaly. Also the original rear brake problem was corrected by turning down the brake drums. | ||
| Apr 201325100 mi | Replaced worn "ball joint tie rod assembly on right wheel also replaced bushings in sway bar. Caused by pre-mature wear due to low kms.This repair was estimated at about $600 (no warranty)but Chrysler did a free good will repair. Great Stuf | ||
| Nov 201329140 miC $700 | Ongoing problem with balljointtie-rod wearing out. Replaced left assembly due to wear and knocking noise. Right side assembly was replaced previously. | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Jeep Patriot in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 20095000 mi | Transmission ground while going in reverse | ||
| Mar 201114000 mi | Headlights/turn signal/wipers would stop functioning until battery unplugged. Multifunction switch replaced. | ||
| Aug 201117000 mi | Turn signal and headlights unreliable. Replaced instrument cluster. Problem back in 1 week. found issue with connector, rebuild connected and rerouted wires | ||
| Sep 201438000 miUS $100 | Failed state inspection due to lower control arm Tailgate struts would not move tailgate all the way up | ||
| Oct 201438300 miUS $140 | Alternator seized and caused serp belt to shear | ||
| Jan 201540500 mi | battery died and had to be replaced | ||
| Aug 201544900 miUS $100 | tie rod replaced | ||
| Sep 201752000 miUS $100 | ABS light on, changed ABS sensors, light re-appeared later | ||
| Nov 201754 mi | ABS light would appear but self-clear after some time so dealer wasn't able to scan it on scheduled visit. Brought it over when it had appeared and made an apt. Took a while but they debugged it to ABS unit. | ||
| Apr 201856000 miUS $100 | bushings and lower control arm | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201239680 miC $70 | The shifter knob came loose and fell off. | ||
| Sep 201360760 miC $100 | Multiple parts in transmission. Replace water pump. Replaced right and left control arms. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Utah, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2024 | |||
| May 201338000 mi | Total replacement of 5spd manual trans. | ||
| Jun 201339000 mi | Transmission bearing replacement and subsequent replacement of axle boot unit after first dealer shop (Larry H. Miller in Riverdale UT) did an incompetent repair job and pinched the boot. From May 28-June 17 I had a rental car for 18 days. | ||
| Apr 201448700 mi | Manual transmission violently pops out of first gear. Reverse gear ended up needing to be replaced. This is the second time the transmission has been torn apart for several weeks at a time. I had to fight to get a loaner car. Will not buy a Jeep again. | ||
| Mar 201558000 mi | Some idiot at Midasfailed to tighten my oil plug. Idiot light came on, it was totally dry and the plug was missing. Waiting to check oil and filter for metals to assess damage. | ||
| Jul 201562300 miUS $275 | Outer tie rod ends were shot. Replaced them with Moog parts with lifetime warranty. Dealer wanted $100 more for repair with inferior Mopar parts no different from the ones that failed. Vehicle was sputtering. Dealer replaced spark plugs and cleaned throttle body. It still had issues after leaving the shop- seems to have resolved with new tank of fuel. Dealer wanted to replace throttle body. | ||
| Jul 201671300 miUS $300 | Throttle body failed. It started having issues a year ago- cleaning bought it some time but it finally failed. | ||
| May 201778000 miUS $15 | Replaced headlight. Water was collecting in the compartment holding the light. Had to remove front passenger tire and wheel well panel to gain access. Seriously. | ||
| Apr 201884000 miUS $900 | Rack and pinion replaced. Failed | ||
| Jan 202291000 miUS $800 | Complete failure [of tie-rod]. Wrecked a set of new tires | ||
| Jul 202491 miUS $300 | Have something that’s draining the battery. Still not able to track it down. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Apr 201365700 miUS $500 | The car would run rough & if cold the engine would cut out around 3k to 3.5k rpm's. A local mechanic tried but then recommended I go to the dealer. They had to do many diagnostic tests and finally found it to be a solenoid in the exhaust. | ||
| Sep 201370000 miUS $285 | Ball joint was well worn and making a thumping noise when hitting bumps especially during turns. I did a good amount of off-road driving this summer which can explain some of the wear. | ||
| Apr 201477500 miUS $370 | Needed sway bar links and ball joint. | ||
| Aug 201480000 mi | Cd player would not eject cd and wouldn't play correctly. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201017600 mi | The ESP/BAS light came on. They replace an electrical part in the steering wheel, the "clockspring". Left the car in the morning at the dealer, and at 16h00, everything was done with a new part. | ||
| Jan 2011 | ESP could not be turned fully off, only partially off. TSB and computer reflash. Everythings OK now. | ||
| Mar 201124180 mi | Water was comming down from the sunroof into the front dome light. | ||
| Oct 201134100 miC $250 | Lots of suspension works to do: both front tabs (loose ball joints), front and rear link kit | ||
| Mar 201352700 mi | Leaking sunroof cause water dripping down from the front dome light. | ||
| Apr 201353300 miC $234 | Water was leaking from the sunroof in the front dome light. The replace both front drain. | ||
| Jul 201355780 miC $680 | Replaced both rear shock and sway bar. | ||
| Sep 201357660 miC $273 | Replaced right rear bearing. | ||
| Nov 201358900 miC $333 | Replaced front right sway bar bushing | ||
| Jan 201453460 miC $240 | Replaced right front bearing. | ||
| Apr 201462400 miC $246 | Car would not start. Starter relay was corroded and started wasn't getting any power. | ||
| May 201463240 miC $174 | Rear driver side bearing. | ||
| Mar 201573160 miC $718 | Replaced both front shock (leaking), and a tie rod. | ||
| Apr 201573660 miC $175 | Replaced both front bushing | ||
| Nov 201580760 miC $385 | Change front right tie-rod, and front left link kit. | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Florida, United States May 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201481000 mi | had a complete transmission rebuild at 62,000 miles under warranty | ||
| Jul 201482800 miUS $1700 | new clutch and t/o bearing | ||
| Oct 201487000 mi | currently a problem with the transmission that is being fixed under warranty. Also bad throw out bearing that is under 10,000 miles old | ||
| Jeep Patriot in Montana, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| May 201012300 mi | Boot around manual shifter developed a tear. | ||
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Jeep Patriot in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201426000 miUS $1 | Dealer misdiagnosed snap/clunk feeling in Steering Column. Steering Column was replaced ,and paid for by Jeep under good will ,but did not fix the issue. Vehicle has had a snap/clunk in front suspension going over small potholes for 4 years. This visit the dealer mis-diagnosed the noise as the front struts again for the fourth time. | ||
| Nov 201428000 mi | Both Lower Control Arms were replaced. Repair did not correct problem. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Whining noise at slow speeds. Foot off the throttle while decelerating. Transmission was replaced . Technician said it may have had a bad thrust bearing. | ||
| Mar 201532000 miUS $1 | Installed New Front Rotors,Front Brake Pads and Hardware. Replace Rear Wheel Cylinders and Bleed all 4 Wheels. | ||
| Jun 201645000 miUS $100 | Dealer said Alternator was worn | ||
| Jun 201752000 miUS $70 | Was setting a code C2116–ABS PUMP MOTOR SUPPLY LOW VOLTAGE. Would go away for days when I smacked the ABS module with a stick. Replaced the EBCV with a used unit and used a Snap On Scan tool to initialize it. Bleed the system. | ||
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