Jeep PATRIOT - 2009
402.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep PATRIOT, model year 2009.
Sample size: 240 cars, 525 tests and 2,113 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year
More faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 240 cars
The 2009 Jeep Patriot has a higher overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, with 402 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 310 for the average. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate for the Patriot also rises, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range. The model stands out negatively in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, where it significantly exceeds the average defect rates. However, the Jeep performs relatively better in the Equipment category, indicating fewer issues compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 240 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 14.5% worse
134.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 128.8% worse
37.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 26.9% worse
29.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 7.3% better
75.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 47.8% worse
443.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 14.7% better
35.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 102.4% worse
16.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 3.8% better
33.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 192
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 153
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 129
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 46
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 129
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 16