Used 2012 Jeep Patriot Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Patriot, so we've included reviews for other years of the Patriot since its last redesign.
Good, inexpensive 4WD wagon
x_defector, 09/12/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My Patriot is a 2.4 Latitude 4x4 but with a manual trans and not a CVT (something the Jeep site says shouldn't exist). There is lots to like here: the size is right, the price is low, the feature content is high for the price, the interior is roomy and comfortable, visibility is excellent, its quiet, the seats are great, the ride and handling balance is very good, and the 4WD system works well and has a locking center diff. I love the simplicity of the interior although the materials could be better, but they look long-wearing. Plenty of cargo room in reality. Looks far better than the soap-bar competetion and remains a true 4WD station wagon. For someone like me, a solid choice.
jeep, back in the game.
jeepers20, 05/06/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
2012 patriot, smooth ride, quiet engine, nice head room , nice cargo space.. a big difference in the jeep line..
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Poor Gas Mileage on 2011 Patriot 4WD
2011patriot, 02/07/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 Patriot on December 20, 2010, in large part because of the advertised gas mileage. The window sticker for my 2.4L, CVTII, 4WD is 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Thus far, while driving in very light city conditions and then on a highway trip to Pittsburgh (from Erie, PA), I have been getting 17-18 mpg and 21-22 mpg, respectively. That is far below the advertised mileage, and that's with only a couple miles of 4WD driving time, and I do not let the vehicle sit idling at ATMs nor do I let it idle a long to warm up (kept in a partially heated garage). On my last vehicle (2007 Cobalt) I routinely beat the sticker mpg by 5-7 mpg, so my driving habits are not at fault.
Was I Surprised
goobie2, 01/06/2013
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because it was the cheapest 4x4 with some off road capability on the market. I was not expecting much from Chrysler/Jeep & really didn't want to buy anything from them. I test drove it & was impressed so I bought it. WOW!!! Have I ever been surprised & pleased. I had bought a Honda CRV & a Toyota RAV4 a year earlier & wish I had purchased two Patriots instead. The Patriot has performed better than expected, well under all conditions & is a solid vehicle. The only problem I have had was the transmission overheated, but I blame Jeep & the dealer for not notifying me about a needed update for the CVT. Gas mileage is not great & it is geared low.
Best Bang for the Buck
1992viper, 07/13/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I traded an '06 Dakota 4X4 for the Patriot base model 4X4 CVT to gain gas mileage at a bargain price. I was leery at first of the CVT but find that it is very satisfying (can shift manually as well). The engine is the 2.4L and I have achieved over 32 mpg driving around 67 mph on the hiway. The full sticker was $23,575 including heated seats and mirrors, remote start, Sirius, and all the rest. It says Latitude on the tailgate but it is not the Latitude X. Very functional, fun to drive, good Jeep looks, comfortable, quiet, roomy for its compact size-just a great value! I honestly can't say anything bad about it. Only owned it a month but have over 5000 miles. Very enjoyable miles.