2009 Jeep Patriot has a rough start.

Asked by Rodzilla_0 Feb 04, 2016 at 07:07 PM about the 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone.

So I just bought a 2009 Jeep Patriot. Ive had it for a couple of weeks now
and it was running totally fine. But earlier today after I got home from work,
I forgot I had to run the rent money to my landlord's office. So I hopped
back in my Jeep and turned the key. As I did so, I noticed that the start was
much more rough than I remembered [or noticed] before. After the initial
rough start, the jeep runs fine. I haven't ran voltage tests on it yet but I
soon plan to when I get the meter for it. I did this a couple more times over
and over and the "roughness" persisted. It hasn't died on me yet. The
motor only has 45k on it and I haven't done anything strenuous with it yet.
I'm curious if this is a common problem with my make and model or if this is
something like a starter issue or battery issue. Please help! I'm frustrated at
the thought that my new car is already starting to cause me problems...
GRRR!

4 Answers
65,590

firebird338 answered 8 years ago

First try adding some seafoam fuel injector cleaner to gas tank or try adding some higher octane gas that is if you use the low grade gas all the time.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Rodzilla_0 answered 8 years ago

Okay! Ill def try the better gas. I actually already put the Seafoam in it last weekend.. It had a stuttering issue when I accelerated. The Seafoam fixed the stuttering... now the rough start. lol. man, this is a pain in my a$$.

Mark helpful

Guru9G9LNR answered about a year ago

yes, repair the relay under the drivers side front fender and seal the top of the box (tape around the wires down to the box and seal it ) so water doesn't get in the box anymore

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2009 Jeep Patriot has a rough start. 4 Answers

    Hi everyone. So I just bought a 2009 Jeep Patriot. Ive had it for a couple of weeks now and it was running totally fine. But earlier today after I got home from work, I forgot I had to run the ren...

    2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2009 jeep patriot won't start 2 Answers

    Went to have the oil changed was told I had a valve gasket leak. replaced the valve gaskets and the cover. a fuse to the starter blew replaced the fuse the car will not start. I have a new starter...

    2009 Jeep Patriot Limited

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2009 jeep patriot will not start 3 Answers

    dash lights all ok, battery ok, starter replaced 2 years ago. Tried both keys, no clicking sounds when key is turned . Is there a class action suit regarding electrical issues ? Any suggestions ?

    2009 Jeep Patriot Limited 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2009 jeep patriot 1 Answer

    transmission light started coming then , changed fluid and filter . then when you start it up transmission light comes on and i only have first and reverse.

    2009 Jeep Patriot Limited 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Jeep Patriot wont start 8 Answers

    Just drove my jeep home. Came inside and ran back out. Went to start it and nothing. No turnover. No engine noise. No ignition sounds. Nothing but a fan blowing in my face. Any ideas?

    2008 Jeep Patriot Sport

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Patriot

Looking for a Used Patriot in your area?

CarGurus has 242 nationwide Patriot listings starting at $2,999.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Jeep Patriot Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Jessica Ewing
    Reputation
    1,100
  • #2
    johnhucul1
    Reputation
    1,000
  • #3
    GuruDC2FH
    Reputation
    980
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Compass
61 Great Deals out of 3,823 listings starting at $1,693
Used Jeep Liberty
3 Great Deals out of 23 listings starting at $2,495
Used Jeep Wrangler
139 Great Deals out of 5,006 listings starting at $4,500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
113 Great Deals out of 3,142 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford Explorer
78 Great Deals out of 2,100 listings starting at $3,995
Used Jeep Commander
2 listings
Used Ford Escape
136 Great Deals out of 4,951 listings starting at $2,795
Used Ford F-150
320 Great Deals out of 13,991 listings starting at $1,712
Used Honda CR-V
88 Great Deals out of 4,543 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Tacoma
45 Great Deals out of 1,079 listings starting at $9,399
Used GMC Yukon
14 Great Deals out of 904 listings starting at $4,555

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.