2009 Jeep Patriot Jeep Patriot 2009

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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 (41%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Jeep Patriot body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

31118 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. 
89340 mi

C $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. 
96100 mi

C $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. 
12000 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. 
19000 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. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

51000 mi Water leaks through the Domelight during heavy rainstorms 
93 mi Missing roof rack bar. Should be delivered in 2 weeks 
1000 mi Front passenger reclining lever was broken. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

37000 mi Sunroof leak 

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2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

39680 mi

C $70
The shifter knob came loose and fell off. 
12300 mi Boot around manual shifter developed a tear. 
24180 mi Water was comming down from the sunroof into the front dome light. 
52700 mi Leaking sunroof cause water dripping down from the front dome light. 
53300 mi

C $234
Water was leaking from the sunroof in the front dome light. The replace both front drain. 

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2009 Jeep Patriot Body Problems

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