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Jeep Patriot for a Patriotic American
zulu45, 07/01/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this to replace a Ford F150, and have NOT been disappointed. I average about 27 mpg with mixed driving out in the country. The acceleration is great, although not really outstanding, it is much more than I need. Overtaking is easy with the Patriot going from 45 to 75+ in almost a blink of an eye. The CVT really does a great job of giving the power when it's needed. And though I don't have the Trail-Rated version, even during a major ice storm this past Winter, the Jeep handled inclines and roads that even pickups with off-road packages couldn't handle. It's nimble, and very comfortable.
Issues
danbreslin, 11/13/2012
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Just found out, like others, my ball joints are totally shot at 40k miles, way before they should have failed. Have had other common problems on this Patriot as well such as leaking ventalation system causing interior corrosion and musty smell.
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Great Purchase
Shea H., 08/06/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned my Patriot 9 months and have yet to be disappointed. It's fun, gets great mileage, and is very comfortable. My son is 6'1" and easily sits in the back seat. Plenty of cargo room in the back. We have taken it on many long trips already. It's great both on trips and around town. I went from a Cherokee to the Patriot. We plan on keeping it for many years. We recommend it to anyone.
Binding Sound
stm, 06/27/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We took the Patriot back the first week because of a strange sound from under the front of the car. Service said it did not do this for them but other buyers had experienced the problem on a national level. One month later the sound got louder, including a vibration on the floorboard. We are waiting to hear what can be done. We loved the car at first but we never got the good gas mileage and believe it has something to do with that intermittent sound. It happens in all types of driving situations, stepping on the gas, breaking, turning. You might drive a few miles before hearing it or just out the driveway. We wonder if anyone else has had this happen?
Love the Patriot!
DavidR, 08/07/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I did a lot of shopping before deciding on the Patriot. Having owned SUVs for years, it was a totally new experience shopping for an SUV based on gas mileage, and good mileage at that! Thus far, the mileage is excellent, and has given me no reason to believe that the estimated mileage on the sticker will not be accurate after break-in. The CVT was a bit different for the first few miles, but it didn't take long to not even notice it. Now I love the fact that you have no negligible shift. Acceleration is amazing for a 2.0 Liter! Driver visibility is excellent, everything seems to be just where I want it, and I like the interior. This vehicle is just what I was looking for.