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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 143 repairs.
2009 Jeep Patriot electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Jeep Patriot
Engine not specified
| 46000 mi US $243 |
Rear passenger window would not go up, unable to access from passenger door, unable to access from driver window console. Rear windows hardly used, NO KIDS. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range
| 21700 mi | Passenger Front Power Window not working. Cause by window motor being jammed into regulator. Ordered new window motor & regulator (not in dealer inventory)arrived next day & repaired. |
| 82700 mi C $1900 |
Changed out alternator due to noise from drive pulley. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 103000 mi US $300 |
replaced Alternator due to bearing noise. Air Conditioner Compressor needed to be removed to replace Alternator. |
| 105000 mi US $90 |
Lost power to A.C. Compressor, MIL code O2 sensor, Mil Code A.C. Compressor, and Mil Code for Intake Manifold. All problems were caused by a broken ground wire on G110 located by Alternator. |
| 51000 mi | Rear Passenger Side Window randomly stays open and won't close...suddenly closed 10 miles into the trip with a Toddler- we haven't opened it since. Extended warranty does not cover- just like the leak...will get rid of this car~ |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
alternator needed rebuilding |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 6200 mi | warranty replace factory radio |
| 16000 mi | Dealer-installed remote start malfunctioning |
| 17000 mi | Ordered new wiring harness for remote start as selling dealer had installed harness incorrectly, causing alarm to go off when car was remote started while doors locked. |
| 18000 mi | New wiring installed, repair successful. |
| 19000 mi | Remote start malfunctioning again. Unclear what dealer did to resolve. |
| 62000 mi C $107 |
Interior instrument panels flashing on and off randomly when the headlights are on.Diagnostic test run but unable to determine actual cause. No repair made. |
| 90000 mi US $350 |
Noise from the engine bay was diagnosed as a failing alternator. Unit was replaced with remanufactured part supplied by the owner. |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
Previous repair in October 2017 had revealed that the AC compressor was making noise. Compressor was replaced by owner supplied part. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 42000 mi US $110 |
Replaced battery |
| 83000 mi US $10 |
left front blinker wasn't working. Couldn't get the bulb out, but fideled with it a bunch. started working again, but now the right front blinker is out. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 78000 mi US $15 |
Replaced headlight. Water was collecting in the compartment holding the light. Had to remove front passenger tire and wheel well panel to gain access. Seriously. |
| 14000 mi | Headlights/turn signal/wipers would stop functioning until battery unplugged. Multifunction switch replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Turn signal and headlights unreliable. Replaced instrument cluster. Problem back in 1 week. found issue with connector, rebuild connected and rerouted wires |
| 38300 mi US $140 |
Alternator seized and caused serp belt to shear |
| 40500 mi | battery died and had to be replaced |
| 80000 mi | Cd player would not eject cd and wouldn't play correctly. |
| 17600 mi | The ESP/BAS light came on. They replace an electrical part in the steering wheel, the "clockspring". Left the car in the morning at the dealer, and at 16h00, everything was done with a new part. |
2009 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Dealer said Alternator was worn |
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