Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated and the brake pedal became loose. The vehicle failed to slow down or stop and the rpms increased to seven and then immediately to zero. The steering wheel seized and the engine stalled. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into an unknown object on the side of the road and caused the vehicle to roll over. Four passengers sustained shoulder injuries and lacerations. The contact also mentioned that the front driver side seat belt failed to tighten and the rear passenger side seat belt completely detached during the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot at first my Jeep starting to rev up and down then the Jeep would jerk hard then speedometer needle would go from the speed I was going to zero to max it would do that a few times then it would not register at all after that my ABS light would come on my ESC light as well then my front brake would start to grab and lock the front end down, I work at a dealer ship so I unplugged the ABS module and it drove fine no problem expect I have no speed odometer when I got to work I pulled the codes and it told me it was the left front wheel speed sensor so I ordered one and replaced the part and hooked my ABS module back up test drove and checked codes all was fine later that after noon driving home from work I just pick up the kids from daycare it started to do it again this time when my brakes locked up it came to a dead stop I was going 55 MPH on the highway I was …
Tl* the contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot 4x4. While driving at an unknown speed, it felt as if the vehicle were floating left to right. The steering also turned left to right and right to left, which caused the driver to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS indicator illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to daystar Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [phone], located at 206 s carrollton st, malvern, oh 44644) where it was diagnosed that hard braking locked the brake pedal and caused it to stick to the floor. The technician replaced the brake pump and the ABS. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the extended warranty expired. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
My ABS, ESP bas, and traction control lights went on on my dash showing that my vehicles safety features are disabled. I had just had the sensor module that controls these lights replaced back in December 2015 at an expense of $1266. Now 7 months later and 6000 miles later the system is not working again. The dealership will not cover the repairs again under warranty and claim I will have to pay again to have the repairs made. Who know how long this repair would last as the Jeep parts are obviously defective and their are many more complaints on-line about them. There is no doubt that there are a lot of Jeep owners driving around with their safety controls disabled because they can not afford these costly repairs...or can not afford to pay for them more then once! Jeep should have to honor these repairs under warranty or recall the defective parts before someone gets killed!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While the contact's daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate violently when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to accelerate, but the rpms remained at 5. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Prior to the failure, the contact's daughter took the vehicle to a dealer for a noise in the engine. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing a new battery, sparks plugs, and transmission. The vehicle was not repaired at that time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot. While driving 60-70 MPH, the engine lost power, the vehicle decelerated, and the contact lost control of the brakes. Additionally, the transmission would not move into gear and the vehicle remained stationary on the shoulder. The throttle, fill cap, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the test could not read the codes. The vehicle was not repaired. Days later, the failures recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Jeep pqtriot. While driving at 65 MPH, the transmission control, traction control, ESP control, 4x4, wheel speed sensor, ABS, and the brake light remained illuminated. The vehicle started to decelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,925. Ma 10/5
I just purchased this car from a car lot with unknown issues sure enough a few weeks in I start to notice the jerking when I press the breaks and the hesitation to start as well and steering and noises coming from under the hood that auto shops could not figure out the reasoning behind. I need answered. I believe this car should have been on the recall list. There has to have been some king of mistake not putting it on there
When I fill up my gas tank to full, within a mile of leaving the gas station the car completely stalls while driving. The steering and the breaks lock up and I have no control of the car. I have to put the car in neutral and turn it on and off to start working again. This is very unsafe and dangerous while driving! This recently started to happen on a car with minimal miles on it
Problem with antilock brakes: all the lights on the dash are on. They intermittently go off, but mostly they stay on. Problem with transmission/engine: when I drive, the Jeep stalls out. This has occurred on the highway, so fast speed, as well as on side streets. Both of these issues are ongoing, have been happening off and on since I bought the Jeep.
Brake complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Jeep Patriot, 8% of the model year's 275 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Jeep Patriot brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2009 Jeep Patriot, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Jeep Patriot brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 4 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.