2009 Jeep Patriot Sport
1J8FT28B69D170266
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport (VIN 1J8FT28B69D170266). Blue, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.4L 4-cyl, gasoline. 126,816 mi reported. Registered in Pr. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
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Safety recalls 1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA Campaign #08V528000 · 09/10/2008We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 275 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Jeep Patriot, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 275
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 or mentioned when bought from dealership in June 2025 but noti…
NHTSA ODI #11711168POWER TRAIN
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 RPMs surge rapidly, and although the vehicle will move at very low …
NHTSA ODI #11677908SUSPENSION
My whole front end of my jeep when I stop feels like it's coming out from underneath me
NHTSA ODI #11599535ENGINE
Changed catalytic converter now my car want go over 5 mph
NHTSA ODI #11590947FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 again. I think this is a safety hazard because I stand a good ch…
NHTSA ODI #11557496FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Faulty gas tank. Doesn’t fill and gas shoots out during the fill process.
NHTSA ODI #11551414SUSPENSION
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 informed that the services could not be performed because the rear cr…
NHTSA ODI #11542989STRUCTURE
Subframe front and rear are completely rusted out and unsafe to drive
NHTSA ODI #11526857+ 267 more complaints on record.
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1J8FT28B69D170266 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Does the 2009 Jeep Patriot have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2009 Jeep Patriot. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2009 Jeep Patriot?
Comparable 2009 Jeep Patriot listings run roughly $3,900–$8,500, typically around $5,963 (from 92 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Jeep Patriot get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Jeep Patriot at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 26 highway).
Data last checked 8 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.