2009 Jeep Patriot electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Jeep Patriot — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dome light leaking water when rain or snow, leaving seats, car floor mats drenched. Had to replace radio three times and it smells like something burning”
filed Apr 6, 2022
“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would fail to start up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was parked and remained at the residence unrepaired…”
filed Mar 1, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double…
9004378 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2021
Electrical System problems in other Patriot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 Patriot | 97 | 21% |
| 2015 Patriot | 62 | 20% |
| 2014 Patriot | 89 | 16% |
| 2013 Patriot | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 Patriot | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 Patriot | 31 | 10% |
| 2010 Patriot | 21 | 15% |
| 2008 Patriot | 23 | 13% |
| 2007 Patriot | 7 | 7% |
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.