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2009 Jeep Patriot Problems

Water Leaks From the Front and/or Rear Roof Area

for the Jeep Patriot

Water leaks may be noted from the front and/or rear roof area. Our technicians recommend to inspect the roof ditch and sunroof - Check all grommets and plugs, reseal roof seams, and replace the sunroof drain tubes if necessary.

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Leaking Front Strut and/or "Rough" Handling

for the Jeep Patriot

A fluid leak may be noted from the front struts and/or the vehicle may handle "rough" Our technicians tell us that replacing the leaking struts and installing a revised jounce bumper and dust shield should correct these concerns.

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Fuel Gauge Fluctuation Issue on Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

for the Jeep Patriot

Front wheel drive vehicles may develop a fuel gauge fluctuation issue. Our technicians tell us that replacing the fuel sending unit, clocking the fuel module, and installing a fuel jumper hose may be required to correct this concern.

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Check Engine Light With Code P0139, and/or P0571

for the Jeep Patriot

The Check Engine Light may illuminate with code P0139 and/or P0571. Our technicians tell us the revised powertrain control module (PCM) is available to correct this concern.

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Disconnecting and Reconnecting Battery May Damaged "MyGig" Radio

for the Jeep Patriot

Our technicians tell us the "MyGig" radio may become damaged when disconnecting and reconnecting the battery due to electrical spikes. Removal of the 30amp radio fuse is recommended before disconnecting the battery on these vehicles.

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) May Not Turn Off When the "ESP Off" Button is Pressed

for the Jeep Patriot

On 4x4 vehicles, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) may not turn off when the "ESP off" button is pressed. Our technicians tell us a software update for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module is available for this concern.

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Manual Transmission Shifting Difficulty

for the Jeep Patriot

Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may become difficult to shift. The repair may involve replacing the 3rd/4th/5ht & reverse gear synchronizer rings as a set.

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Audio System Display May Not Return to the Equalizer Settings

for the Jeep Patriot

On vehicles with a Boston Acoustics Audio System, the display may not return to the equalizer settings after using the hands free/voice recognition mode. Our technicians tell us an amplifier software upgrade is available to correct this concern.

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