2009 Jeep Patriot structure problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2009 Jeep Patriot — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle started making a metal rub noise. Took to mechanic. K frame front drivers side is completely broken in two. Engine could have broken thru and caused a crash. No warning lights”
filed Sep 11, 2022
“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the vehicle front subframe was corroded. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that in July 2022, the vehicle…”
filed Aug 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Patriot | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Patriot | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Patriot | 14 | 3% |
| 2013 Patriot | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 Patriot | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 Patriot | 51 | 16% |
| 2010 Patriot | 11 | 8% |
| 2008 Patriot | 44 | 24% |
| 2007 Patriot | 5 | 5% |
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.