2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 vs 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 | 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 21 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Patriot 4X4 | Jeep Patriot 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 47 | 13 |
| Suspension | 49 | 9 |
| Steering | 26 | 6 |
| Engine | 22 | 10 |
| Power Train | 20 | 12 |
| Structure | 21 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 24 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 5 | 0 |
2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4
2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.