Engine stalls only after filling up gas, resulting in check engine light or oil light turning on. I have taken it to numerous mechanics, who have all given me different answers, with anywhere from issues with EVAP hoses and fuel tank, to the fuel pump, or purge system. Problem was never addressed or mentioned when bought from dealership in June 2025 but noticed immediately after filling up gas for the first time since purchase of the car and problem occurs continuously after filling up gas. Not sure if related either, but if gas tank is overfilled at all in the slightest, it leaks out the bottom immediately.
2009 Jeep Patriot: engine stalls while driving
32 of the 191 complaints about the 2009 Jeep Patriot describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 91,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
After refueling the vehicle at a gas station, I drive about a 1/4 of a mile and the engine will stall and die. It will immediately restart and when I step on the gas pedal the engine has no power and will stall again. I will start it a third time and then it will run ok until I need to fill-up again. I think this is a safety hazard because I stand a good chance of getting rear ended being stuck in traffic. I have read many articles about people having the same problem. Seems the fix is replacing the gas tank which costs about $1500.00. Please make the responsible party face this serious safety issue.
After fueling the vehicle completely, the engine stalls multiple times while in motion. This happens for a few miles and re-starts before running normal again. When the engine stalls, the vehicle cannot accelerate and power-steering is not operable. The vehicle's engine has stalled when entering a highway and turning with cross-traffic. I fear myself and passengers will be struck by a moving vehicle with no control of the subject vehicle. A local mechanic stated the entire gas tank needs replaced but cannot confirm it will correct the defect. There is no warning when the engine stalls. This is my second complaint after years of no response. These events are ongoing.
After refueling car stalls when this happens loss of power steering brakes etc Dangerous entering busy roads from gas stations Been happening consistently, many other owners report same problem across multyears of manufacture.
Unknown the Jeep Patriot 2009 was purchased from DND auto in Belvidere NJ 07823. Failed inspection ABS U0416 codes pop up which the brake system. ESP U1110, PAS U1120. This vehicle under has stalled and brake system failed. Alternator also is not working properly. Odometer does not work properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as the temperature warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Once the failure occurred, the contact pulled over, waited for a few minutes, and then restarted the vehicle and resumed normal driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the failure was linked to the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v528000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Ilderton chrysler dodge jeep ram (701 s main st, high point, nc 27260) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The dealer referred the contact to the federal safety agency for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Jeep stutters and stalls out immediately upon filling tank with gas, almost got hit many times pulling out of gas station, this needs to be addressed, it is deadly and many other people on various forums have reported same problem. The federal safety agency needs to stop overlooking this issue. It is a common vehicle still on the road today and I have no plans to get rid of the car for at least another 5 years minimum. Recall this issue, it is deadly and dangerous and I will not be a statistic.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. Each time the fuel tank was refilled, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The contact was not aware of any warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to southern chrysler jeep greenbrier (located at 1414 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 424-4600) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. While driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. After the vehicle cooled down, the vehicle restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to clarion chrysler dodge jeep ram (1305 e main st, clarion, pa 16214, (814) 226-9550), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised the contact not to drive over 56 MPH. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
My jeep patriot stalls when your at traffic light with no waring and sometime as your driving with no waring. Sometimes starts no problem and other time its hard to start. There no engine light or codes. This happen many times and I took to the mechanic couldn't fine what it could be because there no codes to diagnose problem........
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2009 Jeep Patriot stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
32 of 191 owner complaints about the 2009 Jeep Patriot (17%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Jeep Patriot?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Jeep Patriot
Ball joint 27Water leak 16Check engine light 11ABS 7Loss of power 6Overheating 6
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