Used 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV Review
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Second Jeep Patriot
sonipsok1, Warminster, PA, 11/11/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
My first Jeep Patriot was a 2007, 2.4L Sport.
I thought it was great compared to its replacement, a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
After a few years, no longer impressed with its ride.
No problems anywhere else.
Once the redesign came out for 2011, I had to go see it.
The ride is so much better!
The 2007 is like riding in a truck where the 2011 is like driving in a car that handles well, quite, and … great features!
I bought the Latitude with the 2.0L engine for 20K.
I have 21K miles on it now after 1 year, and I'm still impressed with the comfort and value and quality of this Jeep.
Lucky purchase!
Andrew Crook, Tulsa, OK, 08/30/2018
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I bought My burgundy patriot because I could afford it and it was available with my circumstances. I hadn't even considered the JEEP Patriot as an option prior to My urgent need of a vehicle. My patriot had 80k miles when I bought it USED. I have put 10k miles on it so far and I'm VERY happy with it. It's a base model with no bells or whistles which I didn't like at first, but ive come … to prefer that aspect. So far there have been ZERO issues. As far as maintenance I've only had to maintain the fluids. Its the easiest manual I've ever used and the mpg depends on your driving style. It could use more acceleration and bigger brakes but stock is sufficient. I would definitely recommend the patriot. From what I gather reading reviews, the fewer power options, the better! Do we really need all those creature comforts in a car? Mo wires, Mo problems!! That's MY opinion as far as vehicles are concerned. Plus base models are usually easier to work on as I do my own maintenance and repair/replace when possible. I hope this has been helpful! -AC Tulsa, Oklahoma
UPDATE- still happy with it, only had to change the electric fan which was covered by warranty. 9/6/19
CVT Overheats - Known DESIGN prob with Nissan CVT
W Schmidt, Downingtown, PA, 06/02/2017
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
This Jeep Patriot (and several other model years) includes a CVT (continuously variable transmission) that tends to overheat under w(hat Americans would consider to be mild highway driving. Inclines, extra weight, longer distances and higher ambient temperatures WILL cause your Jeep Patriot's CVT to overheat, forcing you to stop the car at some point and let it cool down (otherwise you … will just lose torque and the car will enter limp home mode). This transmission was build by Nissan for the Rogue and some other cars, and Nissan effectively doubled their warranty to accommodate this known design debacle. Go online and fool around with ideas to mitigate the problem, but it is a design flaw that cannot be fixed/replace/refurbished. You have yourself a short range commuting car that is otherwise dependable.
Please review nhtsa.gov website...this vechile stalls without warning
jeeppatriot1, Eau Claire, WI, 03/25/2014
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I own a 2011 Jeep Patriot and it stalled on HWY.
I have in 30 years never replaced a transmission at 123K miles (HWY miles) I have already replaced my transmission.
In addition, each time I have taken it in to get tires rotated and new tires I am told the treads are not "wearing down consistantly" this cause load noise with each rotation, even with new tires the same problem happened.
I … have replaced sway arm, ball joints, wheel bearing. I live in WI, it's cold, but never had I had a window crack from the cold and I've lived her my whole life.
Please if you are looking to purchase this vechile I beg for your saftey go to:nhtsa.gov web site to see saftey problems with this Jeep!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Low base price
- Pro:Jeep-lite styling
- Pro:above-average off-road ability compared to most car-based crossovers
- Pro:several clever features.
- Con:Sluggish acceleration
- Con:poor braking distances
- Con:disappointing base engine fuel economy
- Con:power-sapping continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Con:low-budget interior
- Con:limited cargo capacity.
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