2009 Jeep Patriot power train problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Jeep Patriot — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. The CVT has now completely failed—the vehicle will not shift out of low gear. The RPMs…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
“I report reveral times issuess with my gear box, but each time they said the car is fine. The problems start after the car was serviced years ago to Jeep Desources rep (3400 Sources Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux QC H9B 1Z9, Canada) but the issues become worst in time. It started to not be able to drive…”
filed Mar 4, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V528000 · Oct 9, 2008
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 15 | 25% |
| 2016 Patriot | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Patriot | 50 | 16% |
| 2014 Patriot | 70 | 13% |
| 2013 Patriot | 19 | 16% |
| 2012 Patriot | 63 | 18% |
| 2011 Patriot | 53 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 17 | 13% |
| 2008 Patriot | 25 | 14% |
| 2007 Patriot | 6 | 6% |
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.