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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1J4FF28B19D••••••2009 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2009 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
53on the model
24builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Tires 1Air Bags 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2020
It has been making a cracking/clunking noise there for years. My wife complained of it sounding louder than normal, so I looked at it closer and noticed the crossmember was broken. I've been having issues with that side for several years and have replaced broken ball joints and…
Power TrainApr 2019
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,…
Air BagsFeb 2019
The airbag light and chimes constantly go on and off. I work a mile from home and the airbag light comes on and the chime sounds 10-15 per trip to work. The problem happens when the car is stationary or while driving any speed, and rain or shine
TiresFeb 2011
Chrysler is intentionally inflating tires to 40 PSI to prevent low pressure warning light from coming on. I took my jeep patriot to rochester hills (mi) chrysler for a tire rotation I found the tires inflated to 40 PSI when I inquired, the service rep said it was "to prevent the…
Power TrainSep 2018
Spouse has just made a turn and was driving home in the country when she heard a loud pop followed by a loud noise from the rear of the car with vehicle vibration. She pulled over to the side of the road and noticed the rear wheel driver side was on an angle. Husband showed up…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FF28B19D249854 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.