2009 Jeep Patriot Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 22 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
172
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lora T
The speed sensors do go out a 50, 000.
The Jeep patriot offers great gas mileage. It is very comfortable layout inside. The worst part of it is that on the 2009 Jeep patriot models a around 50, 000 miles the speed sensors start to go out and those will need to be replaced. The four cylinder does not have much take off speed but once it does get up to speed it keeps pace with how fast you want to go. The interior is very roomy and the backseat does collapse so you can pack many things inside and even use it to sleep if you are not over six feet tall that is.
accountCircle ETHAN H
It is a car that's not to big, and not to big. A vehicle that can be considered neat, in most ways.
It's a good vehicle, it gets me to where I need to go, and it's good on gas.
accountCircle Cheryl H
It's cute, reliable, and fun to drive.
It's a fun to drive sporty SUV. Love the color. Love getting compliments on it. I dislike that the interior is't a bit fancier.
accountCircle Martin K
It's fuel economical, it requires less servicing. That makes it reliable.
It suits my pocket, that is it's fuel efficient. The only bit about it, it requires a skilled personnel to service.
accountCircle Mechelle M
Lots of space for various occasions.
It gets great gas mileage for a SUV. I LOVE the amount of space that is inside, I can take everything from my animals with me to move out of apartments.
accountCircle Sam C
My car is extremely reliable and comfortable.
I really love that my car is super reliable and comfortable. It is a small car that is holds a lot of things. It is very easy to maneuver and drive in a city. I wish it had more pickup when getting into the highway. Drives great in the snow and comes with four wheel drive.
accountCircle Kimberley T
Comfy, reliable(for a Jeep), and decidedly affordable!
I've only had a small handful of mechanical issues with my Jeep in the decade I've owned it, however I will say the issues all sprung up at once which was a bit of a pain. Dern shame this is a discontinued model for Jeep, it fit every need I had!
accountCircle Nicole L
I like the lack of extras in this vehicle; it doesn't have extra cameras or gadgets or anything, but this isn't for everyone.
Came with manual windows and locks (which I LOVE). Is small enough to zip into parking spaces and not have to worry in traffic when squeezing by someone too far over and waiting to turn (you know the guy). Plenty of room to haul when the seats are down in back. Easy visibility - minimal blind spots.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nate H
Bad fuel mileage and bumpy ride
Not a smooth ride and the gas mileage sucks, I can't drive around town for a day without having to fill up.
accountCircle Andrea S
Don't buy this car, engine is poor
The engine and transmission are horrible, the car has been incredibly problematic and at the dealer for easily about a year. No one could pinpoint what was wrong with it but the car would not accelerate, overheat easily, or just die suddenly. We luckily had a warranty and the engine was completely replaced about a year ago. The engine is still not excellent but it gets me around!
accountCircle Sandra D
This vehicle has nothing exciting about it except that it is a Jeep.
The 2009 Jeep Patriot is a too small for a family of four with a large dog. My car is manual and does not have power windows or locks. I have had the clutch system replaced twice and the sway bars replaced twice. It also has rust starting in the gas cap cover.
accountCircle Rebecca B
Very displeased with the 09 Jeep Patriot
Overall I do not like this vehicle at all. Some of the main issues that I have experienced make owning this car very frustrating. First of all you cannot do any type of work on your car by yourself (for example no oil changes). You have to take it to a shop so they can remove the skid plate to be able to reach the oil filter. And the same goes for any mechanical repairs as well. I am very displeased with this vehicle and I regret the day I bought it. If I would've known it was a shop only vehicle I would of passed over it in an instant.
accountCircle Bretteny B
Not worth the time for the jeep.
It's at 109k miles and already having transmission issues. I have had to replace multiple parts to the vehicle. The gas cap goes bad creating a sensor warning. The gas mileage is not the best either. It just seems that at 109k it shouldn't have this many problems.
accountCircle Richard B
Vehicle body and suspension are substandard.
It is prone to rust. Transmission is noisy. Brakes are sluggish. Rough riding. Check engine light is on, because of rusted gas intake area that the gas cap won't seal, causing a gas fume leak. Very poor suspension for a vehicle with four wheel drive.
accountCircle Courtney C
The seats are very spacious so your purse can be beside you.
My white Jeep Patriot is equal to a dog that's just a little too annoying, a little too in your face. My Jeep is like that. Gas mileage is GREAT! Unfortunately, the brakes are so sensitive, yet the gas needs all the leg work you can give it to get going. The tires are easily damaged which is a very expensive cost to fix. The length of the car makes blind spots almost everywhere leaving you feeling very unaware of your surroundings.
accountCircle Pat G
Cost effective when I purchased my vehicle for this brand
Not enough cargo space Too many repairs Not the style I wanted

Jeep Patriot Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
172 HP 21-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Rocky Mountain
172 HP 21-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
172 HP 21-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2009 Jeep Patriot Owner Reviews

4.11
65 Reviews
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5 stars 46%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 6%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Hayley H on March 25, 2021
Jeep patriot, 4-door, manual.
Has needed a new clutch but the gas mileage is amazing and it is the perfect size for me! It is spacious and has nice interior. I wish that it had automatic windows and doors for more access but that is the trade off driving a manual I suppose. Would highly recommend!
accountCircle Martín A on March 23, 2021
Big power in small crossover and good price in a small sport utility vehicle
Small and convenient.economically good on gas and very roomy.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Justin M.

The steering is very smooth and really lets the driver feel in complete control. Also the seating is comfortable but nowadays there are more comfortable seats but these are still nice. And finally it has good trunk space.

likeFilled Taylor B.

Slap shift; good fuel economy for small SUV. Nice, comfortable seats. Smooth ride. Do not care for basic package. Windows hard to open and close while driving. No power mirrors. Sits a little low compared to other SUVs of its size.

likeFilled Susan L.

It is easy to take care of and I have had very few problems with it. Most of the problems have been very minor like lights and visor. It is easy to drive and gets fair gas mileage. I would rather that be higher but for the size and weight car, it is good.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Justin M.

Outdated compared to vehicles being made nowadays. Does not have a rear view camera or driver being able to control the radio with his steering wheel. The backseat does not have the best legroom, especially is tall people sit in the back. Only 4 cup holders in the car.

dislikeFilled Taylor B.

It is the basic model, so there's no electronic mirrors, windows, or locks. Do not feel comfortable rolling down windows or adjusting mirrors while driving; feels unsafe. Headlights do not shut off automatically when turning off ignition. Rather annoying to be dinged at when stepping out of the vehicle.

dislikeFilled Susan L.

It does occasionally hesitate and stall out when stopped at an intersection, but it has done this only twice and with no apparent effort, it is now running smoother. It did not pass the smog test because it had supposedly not gone through a drive cycle to reset the testing mechanism in the car, but after finding out what a drive cycle was and taking a drive to accomplish that, it passed just fine. The visor bolt came out and is hard to replace.

Ranks #14 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2009 Jeep Patriot has an average owner rating of 4.19 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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2009 Land Rover LR3
4.67
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2009 Honda CR-V
4.5
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2009 Jeep Patriot
4.11

Ranks #10 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Jeep Patriot has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #10 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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2009 Toyota Matrix
31 MPG
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2009 Nissan cube
30 MPG
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2009 Jeep Patriot
22 MPG

Is The 2009 Jeep Patriot A Good Car?

Yes the jeep patriot sport is a really good and dependable vehicle. The suspension and control are second to none.
Terrell J.
2009 Jeep Patriot is a good vehicle. It runs great and the radio system is amazing. Nice bass and very loud
Kaitlyn W.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Jeep Patriot?

The 2009 jeep patriot sport has been very reliable thus far. I have yet to experience any major problems.
Terrell J.
Eventually it does. It is reliable for a while but jeeps are known for engine problems. It’ll start making noises which are annoying
Fatima S.

Is The 2009 Jeep Patriot A Good Value?

I bought my 2009 jeep patriot sport used. And it cost me about $8000 used. Which has been a good value for that cost so far.
Terrell J.

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