Jeep Patriot, representative photo
Representative 2008 model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Jeep Patriot recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
275
Latest campaign
Oct 9, 2008

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Oct 9, 2008
08V528000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 9, 2008Latest campaign
Oct 9, 200808V528000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V528000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 08V528000 · Oct 9, 2008
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component275

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
275Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
8Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure6122100
Suspension5319000
Power train5119000
Engine4817104
Fuel/propulsion system3513100
Electrical system3312010
Unknown or other228000
Service brakes228104
Steering176104
Vehicle speed control104010
Electronic stability control (ESC)104000
Exterior lighting93000
Tires93000
Air bags73202
Wheels52000

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on.”

    Filed 01/15/2026 · ODI 11711168
  • Power train

    “I am submitting this complaint regarding the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure in our Jeep vehicle. We have experienced intermittent transmission issues throughout our entire period of ownership.”

    Filed 08/01/2025 · ODI 11677908
  • Suspension

    “My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me”

    Filed 07/06/2024 · ODI 11599535

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2009 Jeep Patriot recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Patriot. The most recent, 08V528000 (reported October 9, 2008), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Jeep Patriot?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 275 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Jeep Patriot?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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