Model year record

2009 Jeep Patriot

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 295 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V528000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 712
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-10-09
Owners notified: 2008-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	36	108,000 mi
Power train	35	91,000 mi
Suspension	35	68,000 mi
Structure: body	33	90,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	22	79,000 mi
Electrical system	21	70,000 mi
Unknown or other	18	86,000 mi
Service brakes	11	96,000 mi
Structure	10	12,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	7	98,000 mi
Steering	7	50,000 mi
Air bags	6	80,000 mi
Exterior lighting	6	70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	5	118,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	4	89,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	4	29,750 mi
Wheels	3	39,038 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	100,000 mi
Equipment	2	2,563 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	2	35,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	2,282 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	2	28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	69,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	2	10,500 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	2	115,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	2	—
Electrical system: wiring	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	32,607 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	129,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	35,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	150 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	90,000 mi
Seats	1	55 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	—
Suspension: front	1	3,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	63,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	30,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	25,000 mi
Traction control system	1	139,925 mi

The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2010 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.