Nine problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2009 Jeep Patriot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takes about 15 minutes or more to put gas in my gas tank. On the internet search it's a common problem that a lot of Jeep Patriot's have. From what I have read the cause is a roll over valve which is plastic and located in the tank itself. That the only way to solve the problem is to get a new tank put in. I feel that they should have had a recall on this and should have fixed the problem. On the internet vehicles with the same problem ranging from 2007-2015. This happens every time I try to put gas in my car.
Every time I fill up gas tank car wont start immediately and when I finally get it to start it turns off again when I drive off or at first stop I make. Problem seems to only occur when gas tank is completely full.
12/12/19 tried to get on I-295 all lights on dash came on including malfunction indicator, esp bas, and others all came on when no lights were on before. Lost power to Jeep on 295 could not go any fast then 25 mph and then stalled; almost rear ended. Could restart Jeep, all dash lights still on, no power past 25 mph and made it off an off ramp where stalled again. Towed Jeep to mechanic where they replaced pcm, intake manifold, and O2 censor. Called Jeep because there is a recall to pcm and was told my VIN not included. 12/26/2019 on I-295 going 70mph and Jeep lost all power with no warning lights this time and had no acceleration. Was in the far left lane and had near miss of being rear ended by tractor trailer. Veered Jeep to breakdown lane and towed to mechanic. Second mechanic repaired ground at g104 on right side of engine bay said is reason for several computerised controls. 1/7/2020 put full tank of gas in vehicle and pulled into intersection and Jeep bucked and stalled out. Called mechanic said possible fuel sensor problem. Jeep Patriots have had issues with pcm and fuel problems but am told my 2009 Jeep not a part of this recall. Jeep is still not running properly and will not drive on highway. Very dangerous and very expansive.
When I try to fill the gas tank the fuel will gush back out towards me. The only way that I can get gas into the tank is to gently let it trickle in which takes for ever. I took it to a mechanic and he said this is a very common problem that a vent inside the gas tank is faulty and cannot be repaired. The fix is a new gas tank and about $800. 00 after doing research I found that this is a very common problem with Jeeps. Seems to me that having gasoline flush back on you is a very dangerous situation. If you don't know this is going to happen the gasoline gushes out faster than the pump nozzle has a chance to shut it off. If this is so common why hasn't it been addressed? I don't know what kind of proof that I can send you other than a video which I'm willing to do but how do I send it? engine is off not running sitting at a gas pump.
When my daughter fills this car up with gas, it will stall when she is at stop signs/lights when idling. It has happened while she was trying to make a turn. This is so dangerous. I have seen that this is a known problem with the roll over sensor in the gas tank, and it needs to be a manufacturer recall.
Severe acceleration jerk. When accelerating between 5 and 60 miles an hour the engine and drive train jerk excessively as if the engine isn't getting fuel. Will not jerk immediately after tank fill up bu will after next time driven until filled up again.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Patriot 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to properly refuel. As the failure progressed, the fuel spilled out when the contact attempted to refuel the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than the dealer replacing the parts. The failure mileage was not available.
I cannot put fuel into the vehicle without it continuously shutting the gas off after a few seconds. I have been told that the entire gas tank needs to be replaced. I found a technical service bulletin (TSB 14-001-09 rev. A) that addresses the exact same issue with other Chrysler automobiles, but the 2009 Jeep Patriot is not included. My online research has uncovered other Jeep Patriot owners who have experienced the exact same issue with no recourse but to pay out-of-pocket for a new fuel tank. I have been quoted $1400. 00 to have the fuel tank replaced. I do not understand why Chrysler Jeep is not taking responsibility for this issue with the 2009 Patriot. I would be interested in knowing how many Jeep Patriot owners had to have their gas tanks replaced and if Chrysler Jeep has repair records of gas tank replacements done in their repair shops. What happens if someone cannot afford to have this fixed?.
Vehicle does not fill up with gasoline properly, potentially due to a malfunctioning safety device in the gas tank. The pump turns off after. 5 gallons, and must wait approximately 15 seconds and then put in another . 5 gallons, and so on. The Jeep dealership believes it is a stuck/malfunctioning roll over valve located in the gas tank and since the roll over valve is a part of the tank, the entire tank would have to be replaced. While the fill up problem is an inconvenience a malfunctioning roll over valve in an accident, specifically a roll over accident, may allow fuel to leak out creating a serious life safety situation that may not otherwise exist. The problem is intermittent, it began shortly after I bought the Jeep used in February 2013, went away for a while, but now the problem has come back.