The 2009 Jeep Patriot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 712 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 292 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me”
“Changed catalytic converter now my car want go over 5 mph”
“After refueling the vehicle at a gas station, I drive about a 1/4 of a mile and the engine will stall and die. It will immediately restart and when I step on the gas pedal the engine has no power and will stall again. I will start it a third time and then it will run ok until I need to fill-up…”
“Faulty gas tank. Doesn’t fill and gas shoots out during the fill process.”
“The contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair shop for alignment and tire rotation services; however, the contact was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Jeep Patriot as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.