2009 Jeep Patriot engine problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Jeep Patriot — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
“We bought this car in March of 22 for our daughter. She used to drive back and forth between Mankato, MN and Coralville, IA. Every time she has driven it, the overheating light has come on and the car slows down below 50 mph. We have taken it to the mechanic, who we bought it from, three times for…”
filed Sep 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 Patriot | 222 | 49% |
| 2015 Patriot | 103 | 33% |
| 2014 Patriot | 156 | 28% |
| 2013 Patriot | 25 | 21% |
| 2012 Patriot | 114 | 32% |
| 2011 Patriot | 66 | 20% |
| 2010 Patriot | 15 | 11% |
| 2008 Patriot | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 Patriot | 16 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Jeep Patriot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.