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5 out of 5 stars

My first SUV

Erin, 06/10/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first SUV and was kind of worried about the insurance and the gas, but after calling and found out that the insurance was half the price of my other car bad up for the 3mpg difference of what I was getting in my car. I drive 80 miles round trip to work and find it very comfortable. I bought this suv for myself, but my husband drives it more then me. I think it is time to buy him one now.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

The Cherokee's Baby

BourbonMom, 06/29/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I enjoy driving my Patriot but the fuel economy is not exactly what the sticker promises. I drive 120 miles a day to and from work, all highway. My average MPG is 23, not the 27 or better. The armrest that the driver and passenger are to share could be larger. Overall, I like my Patriot. It reminds me of the Cherokee, just smaller. I will add my children ages 6 and 9 commonly refer to our new car as a "box on wheels". Unfortunately it's too early to tell what problems will be in our future. I'm hopeful that it will not follow the pattern of the last 3 Chrysler products I have purchased which at 80,000 miles needed a new transmissions. Overall I would recommend the Patriot. Happy Buying!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my 5 sp Limited

JeeperCreeper, 12/08/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought a 5 speed Limited after driving numerous others including the ridiculously over-priced Escape Hybrid. That Pat blew them away in price, MPG and styling. On summer blend fuel it gets 32 in combi driving and up to 34 on the open hwy. Winter blends about 30 combi. No problems and it's cheaper to insure than an Escort hatchback (that one really shocked me). I've had it in the hwy, city, and mountains and it performs well in all venues. This is one of Chrysler's best kept secrets..

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So far I love it.

Darren, 06/11/2010
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought the FDII 4x4. We wanted a 4x4 that was good on fuel. The Toyota FJ was the only other that looked like it could handle off road but it was way too expensive.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

problem from the start

patriot is a lemon, 04/02/2010
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my Jeep Patriot in April 2008, i have had problems ever since i drove it off the lot. To date the electronic clutch has been replaced, the master cylinder and booster has been replaced, the windshield has been resealed, front power windows don't stop when button released, right rear hub and bearing assembly replaced, basically this jeep has been a nightmare we traded a very good mini van for this jeep and I'm left with a lemon and cant make lemonade, I asked the dealership to take it back when they told us two months after we bought it the type of repairs needed, the said THEY WERE NOT IN THE BUSINESS OF RETURNING VEHICLES, well I'm not in the business of buying lemons.

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