Used 2012 Jeep Patriot Consumer Reviews
Used Patriot for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
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.
More Then Just A Refresh!
finster5, 01/04/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful
Driving the 2011 Latitude for 4 weeks. I last looked into the Patriot back in 2007. Kudos to Jeep, because they totally redid this vehicle. Very Pleased. After tax, DMV fees, registration cost came out to 24K. I am getting around 27 mpg. I am sitting in heated leather seats with my smart phone wirelessly streaming phone calls and music through the stereo. New interior and reworked steering wheel w/stereo and cruise controls bring the cabin back into the 2000's as opposed to before when it felt like 1986. Handling/feel on road is tight and nowhere as noisy as previous models. CVT transmission is no problem at all, passing and highway acceleration power is there. More tough car then truck.
Great Vehicle, Excellent Value
txoutdoors, 12/08/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I got the Jeep Patriot Sport 2WD with the 2.0L engine. I opted for CVT over the standard 5 speed manual. And I'm in Texas so it had to have A/C. But I chose to go without power locks, power windows, heated mirrors, etc. I've had it for six months now and it's a pleasure to drive and comfortable to travel in. It handles highways well. I've done driving on two-tracks and rough dirt roads on government land and it handled them with ease. The controls are large making them easy to see and use. The windows give you a nice sight picture all the way around and the mirrors give a great view to the back whether going down the road or backing into a garage. Overall, I very happy with my Patriot.
2012 Jeep Patriot for sale near you
Showing 3 of 168 listings
- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,99920 mi away
- Sport 4dr SUVMSRP: $12,490124 mi away
- Sport 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,999129 mi away
See all 168 listings
2012 Patriot Limited - Better than expected!
drnhl, 04/12/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
Had to replace my totaled Suzuki Equator and the hunt was on. Looked at almost every MFG's smaller SUV and kept coming back to the Jeep. The re-programmed VCT matched up with the 2.4 seems to be a great revision/fit. Always had 6 or 8 cyln engines so was a bit apprehensive but not yet. With only 1600 mi on the Patriot maybe I should wait but just love it. I have all the options with exception of "off-road" pkg. The creature comforts are very welcome, comfortable/ heated seats were key and the nav/sound sys is a plus too. So far no issues with power and feels comfortable to drive. Just remember its a Jeep and if you are a Jeep lover like me take a look at the affordable Patriot.
Second Jeep Patriot
sonipsok1, 11/11/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
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, 08/30/2018
updated 09/06/2019
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
43 of 45 people found this review helpful
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
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
The little jeep that can!
fallguy83, 01/21/2015
updated 01/22/2018
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
43 of 45 people found this review helpful
Purchased our 2012 Patriot in Feb. of 2014. My wife totaled my 2003 Tacoma 4x4 after hitting some black ice and losing control. Thank the Lord my wife was fine other than some bruises and a concussion. We decided we needed something better on gas and with a closed back end to haul things out of the weather. 4 wheel drive is a must since we live on a farm and do get snow in our part of Kentucky often enough. We've put nearly 20k on it in the year we've had it and love it. Has had no issues and like every owner says, don't listen to the magazine and professional reviews. This thing is a great vehicle and value for the money. After nearly four years of having the Patriot, it's still been an overall great vehicle. Have had to make a few repairs buts it's been mostly wear items, brakes, wheel bearings and one CV shaft. Normal maintenance costs are low. Did have a relay go out that I wasn't able to diagnose myself and had to have it towed in to the shop for repair. No other big issues besides that. Really happy with the cargo space and off road ability of the Patriot. No it's not a Wrangler off-road, but it's very capable for my needs. Awesome in snow, great in mud seeing I only run all season tires on it. Hope to put well over 200,000 miles on the little Jeep.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
LOVE IT!
5loaves2fish, 03/04/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
I was torn between the Jeep Patriot and getting another Caliber SXT (which I loved and ran faithfully without a minute of trouble for 64,000 miles). After rigorous shopping and research, I was able to get a loaded Jeep Patriot Latitude; 4 x 2; CVT; sunroof;Sirius radio for about $22,000. I spend a ton of time in my car, so the fact that it is comfortable is of utmost importance. Traction control is a great feature. Heated seats; smooth drive; 2.4 litre engine has nice pickup; manuevers well in parking structures and around town. Looks like a Jeep, but drives like a car. Being 5'1, I love that I sit up high. I think we're going to have a lot of good years together. I'll keep you posted!
Great price and great mileage
spudboy, 07/09/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep Patriot at the end of June and I love it! Since it is brand new I have not seen anything wrong with it. The Patriot is very comfortable, seems durable, and is fantastic for it's price. This jeep has only a few minor problems, nothing that will cost money either. I recommend this to anyone that wants a jeep or anyone who wants an SUV that doesn't guzzle gas.
Surprisingly Jeep-like! But...incredibly comfortable.
wrightonman, 12/03/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I reluctantly and sullenly bought the Patriot over a year ago. With a growing family, full sized dog & insane gas prices, I traded in my Wrangler with resent...the poor Patriot didn't have a chance. I hated it before I even set foot in the Jeep dealership-lol I was 100% wrong. I honestly cannot say anything bad about this vehicle. I really like it! I grew up with a CJ5 as our "family" car, I have no idea how my parents managed that!?! My favorite Jeep product I ever owned was a 1988 Cherokee & the sweet little Patriot comes darn close to that Cherokee in looks and solid feel. Performance is far better, off-roading...well, I'm older now & seldom hit the trails. Great little 4X4Xme.
CVT Overheats - Known DESIGN prob with Nissan CVT
W Schmidt, 06/02/2017
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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.
Early transmission failure, buyer beware!!
Krishan, 06/06/2019
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I would not recommend the Jeep Patriot to anyone. I purchased the 2012 Patriot brand new and regularly got it serviced at my local Jeep dealership, making sure it received all the TLC it needed, never going the cheap route. Even after taking good care of the Patriot, my transmission failed at 82,000 miles...soon after I paid it off completely. 82,000 miles is way too early for a transmission to fail on any vehicle. I began doing research online and found out that it is very common to have early transmission failure in Jeeps that have the CVT transmission such as my Patriot does. I was just quoted at $6,000 for a refurbished transmission with labor by my Jeep dealership. I feel like Jeep should take care of these early transmission failure costs, especially if they occur before 100,000 miles but that’s wishful thinking. I will never purchase a Jeep again and will alway tell my friends and family to steer clear!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Nice Small SUV
ejuoi, 01/06/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
It's a nice little SUV. Rides like a car on the streets but feels more like an SUV when it comes to riding on rough roads. Go with the 215/225 tires for best ride. The 2.4 litter engine is adequate on power and it never disappoints for everyday driving. The CVT transmission needs time to get used to because at first it's buzzy but after a couple of hundred miles the Engine/Cvt settle down and it becomes nice and smooth on sound. The interior is very nice, you definitely know you're in a Jeep. It feels very roomy considering it's a smaller SUV. The exterior is very nice from all angles. I've gotten nothing but compliments from friends. Someone said it looks like a mini Hummer H2. It does!
Better than a Cute 'Ute!
bondiblue, 04/04/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I didn't do a whole lot of shopping around, but I did know I didn't want a compact crossover that looked just like every other "cute ute" in the sea of SUVs on the road. The Patriot broke that mold and immediately attracted me. The interior redesign in 2011 made a big difference, although it's still not up to par with competition. Rides and handles well. Only real complaint is the noisy engine. Other than that, I love this little Jeep.
I love it, Chrysler has never let us down.
chryslerfan12, 03/03/2012
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Going from a v8 Durango to the Patriot, I was sure I was going to hate it. I'm very surprised, I love the Patriot! It hasn't let me down yet, it never fails to start even on the coldest mornings. It has made it up my steep driveway with ice and snow everytime. The CVT is so smooth, after you get used to it. We are averaging 28.5 MPG with it, which is saving us a fortune. I love the remote start! The 2.4 isn't a race winner but it is certainly adequate even on very steep inclines. So far we have had a Durango, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Town and Country, and a Pacifica. We still have the Pacifica and the Patriot and both have been trouble free and reliable.
No complaints
beagleman, 07/14/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 12mpg truck for the patriot. Miss the v8 power but love the improved mpg. Averaging about 25-26 with 75/25 split highway/city. I suspect the city mpg may be lower than it's rated. There seems to be ample power for the hills here in Pennsylvania. I'm looking forward to see how it handles the snow in the winter. Overall It handles great..but I think braking performance could be better. You get a lot of features for the $.
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..
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.
Great Ride!
jonnyd28, 04/23/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Traded in my '08 Jeep Wrangler for the '11 Patriot mainly because of gas mileage and I could not be any happier. It truly is a tremendous vehicle and very easy to drive. It's quiet, comfortable, runs great, and handles great. My only complaint would be the small gas tank. Has a 13.9 gallon tank. I commute 45 miles to work each day and I am filling up a lot. Nothing major, just inconvenient. I average about 23-24 MPG'S on the highway, not the advertised sticker number but I'm told once you break it in it gets better (I'm just waiting for that.) I have a 4 cyl. automatic Patriot Lattitude and you can't tell it's 4 cyl. Powers up nicely on the highway. All in all a great vehicle.
Best SUV Deal in the USA
lameduck9, 11/12/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have 2k miles on my Patriot Sport 4WD CVT and I am very happy with it. Some reviews state that it lacks power. I have no problem with the acceleration but I am no jack rabbit starter. The CVT(tranny) takes a little getting use to but is fine after you do. It is a stick/auto so you can up/down shift it at will through 6 speeds. I get 26mpg highway w/o the A/C, 20 in the city. I don't go 4-wheeling but have gone over rough terrain at camp and it is fine for that. I'm sure it is going to good in the snow in the coming winters. I ended up paying $19.5k after discounts/incentives/bargining the MSRP was $22.5. I recommended this car.
Like a stick? Here's how to get the best 4x4 value
TJ Pierce, 12/22/2015
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
The enthusiastic reviews here aren't shills, I can assure you. While the venerable Patriot doesn't much impress the car writers who throw around jargon like "daily driver"-- as if 95 percent of us had anything but -- dollar for dollar, there's still not a better value in a roomy, reliable, adequately powered 4x4 crossover. Here's the total maintenance I've had done in three and a half years: oil changes and fluid top-offs. That's it. I nervously bought mine in 2012, after Chrysler had already announced the model's demise in 2013. But guess what, they had a problem -- the (2011) re-styled Patriot kept selling far more units each successive year, so I did not end up with an orphan after all. Here are the U.S. sales figures: 2011 - 54,647 2012 - 62,010 2013 - 75,797 2014 - 93,462 2015 - 107,258 It looks as though Fiat may finally replace the Patriot/Compass models next year, but you can still get one now. And with over a million Patriot/Compass/Caliber models -- all essentially the same CUV -- still on the road, parts and maintenance shouldn't be a problem anytime soon. I wanted the 5-speed manual transmission 4x4 with the nice wheels and manual windows. (Do you REALLY want to skid into an icy body of water with electric windows shorting out, or ride around in the summer ten years from now with malfunctioning seat warmers coming on? Hmmmm? Yeah, the fob-operated locks would be nice but they're only available with the package.) But that configuration was on NO car lot in North America--I looked. So, here's what I did. Through my credit union's dealer, I ordered the base Sport model--the ONLY one with the 5-speed stick--with the 4x4 option, A/C, and the winter package, which provides the wheel upgrade, engine warmer, rubber floor mats (hey--it's a JEEP!), fog lamps, and tow hooks. Cagey, huh, but don't forget the tow hitch like I somehow did. (I see Latitude model owners all the time who paid for the pricey standard stuff that comes with that model and then saved a few bucks by getting the ugly, small wheels! WTF!?) I paid just under $22,000 to drive it away. Couple of miscellaneous notes: If you're over 5-10 you may feel cramped--it's a bit narrower than most CUVs and has less head room. And, if you don't need quite as much cargo space (50.8 vs 63.4 cu ft with back seats down), the new Jeep Renegade looks like a sweet buy. I average only about 23mpg, but the thousands I saved over the next lowest-priced 4x4 buys lotsa gasoline.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
was looking for a used found i could afford a new
leafman, 05/12/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I read all these car mag reviews on the patriot and they play down what a great and fun suv this is. Guess they don't know how to drive a manual tranny, most of their issues are with the patriot being sluggish but I have no problem beating others off the line at a red light and I know an automatic trans is the worse thing you can have on a four cylinder engine. the price was what really sold me got mine (after some price war dealing between two different dealers) for $14000! If your planning to buy a new suv sometime soon I say test drive this baby and try the manual, you'll love it. PS you will get every bit of 29+ mile to the gallon with your manual trans.
Great value, totally reliable
Gary Mosteller, 07/25/2016
updated 01/30/2017
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Vehicle was used as daily commuter as well as weekender for camping, fishing, car topper boating. It also serves as an RV Toad. Pound for pound it has been the most reliable, cheap to own, bang for the buck vehicles I've ever owned.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Like this Patriot
mbluefootball, 05/22/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just got a Patriot Latitude at a dealership and am really happy with it. I love that I could get a Jeep for basically less than $20,000 with a ton of equipment. 4 wheel drive is awesome and it handles really well.
CVT transmission probleo
Nursemom, 08/02/2020
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The CVT transmission in earlier Patriots are awful! Transmission overheating and losing power. Complete transmission failure at 76000 miles.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
true utility vehicle
ledwic, 08/25/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Jeep patriot sport 4cyl 2wd. Im in agricultural sales, so I dont drive all highway. I drive pastures, dirt road, highway and city. This Jeep is my office. Its my first Jeep to ever own. Its also my first small car to ever own. I had to buy this for work. I drive a 3/4 ton truck otherwise. The fuel mileage is great (27mpg on average). Bought new for a great price. Have put over 10000 miles on in less than 3 months. It drives great over all kinds of terrain (highway, city, dirt roads, and pasture). It performs like u would hope a Jeep would. For a small SUV it has plenty of room to haul many kinds of items. I am truly surprised to be happy with this car
Patriot looks retro, so I bought one
MtnRoad, 06/30/2017
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was attracted to the 2011 Patriot because it looked like my old 1998 XJ model. Some people online have said the Patriot is too car-like but so was my 1998 XJ. My XJ was a rear wheel drive 2WD model and I powered through winters in upstate New York no problem. Once I heard the new Patriot had front wheel drive I knew it would be more than I needed. My 2011 Patriot is more comfortable than my 1998 XJ, and IMHO it handles better. I used to get a lot of shimmy when going over railroad tracks and stuff in my XJ, but this newer model Patriot handles like a dream. It is so smooth, and takes rough roads very well giving a smooth ride. I got a 5 speed to avoid all the problems with CVT / auto trans. My 5 speed gets pretty good gas mileage, much better than my 98 model XJ that had a 4.0L. I miss having the 4.0L but I like the better gas mileage of the 2.4L and just drive easy, nothing aggressive. The 2.4L uses a timing chain too so I am really happy about that. I think Jeep hit a home run with the Patriot because many of us old school Jeep guys were quite confused when they got rid of the XJ model, one of the better selling Jeeps. The Patriot is nothing like the XJ in regards to powertrain or anything, but it sure does have a nice retro updated look and handles awesome. I have 76,000 miles on mine and hope to get 200k out of mine. I am seeing used Patriots online for sale with 180,000+ on the clock so I'm feeling pretty confident mine will last a long time. The only complaint I have is I wish I had the tan interior and not the black. The black is just too dark. Other than that, Jeep did a good job with this Patriot and I've owned many Jeeps so I knew ahead of time to just keep it simple with a 5 speed, and not get any upgrades, no power windows, etc. Just a basic Jeep to last me 10+ years. So far I have only needed to do oil changes and recently put on new tires. I love it.
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Value
Love it!
imatthew, 11/08/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have logged just over 1,000 miles on my Patriot, and I am in love with it. I am pleased with the fuel economy so far: First 4 fill-ups averaged 25.92, 27, 24.9, and 28.24 MPG (60/40 Hwy/cty). Seats are comfortable, as is the driving position. I think it has fairly good acceleration for an SUV. There is a bad blind spot at the driver's side rear. You cannot see through the rear side window from the driver's seat. Its not a problem though, if you use your mirrors and check over your shoulder before you change lanes.
Suba what?
idbackroads, 10/26/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I was intent on buying a Forester. I read all the professional reviews, talked to a friend who works for Subaru and even with the looming cost of Subaru oil changes, went to the lot to pick one up. I drove it and was less than impressed. The road noise was more than I expected, the ride felt "Jouncy" there was an irritating plastic on plastic rattle coming from the back and with the CVT it was much slower than I anticipated. My wife suggested we look at a Compass and I ended up buying a Patriot with a 5 speed. My best MPG is 29, it has far more features, rides better and is quieter than the Subaru for $3500 less. So far a perfect fit for Idaho roads including rutted USFS 2 tracks. Happy!
Please review nhtsa.gov website...this vechile stalls without warning
jeeppatriot1, 03/25/2014
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
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!
Best bang for what you get out of the patriot
scortia22, 12/25/2010
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have was looking for a good car that was good on gas and wasn't expensive. I ecstatic about my 2.4L Latitude FWD because this model standard comes with heated front premium cloth seats, fog lamps, heated outside mirrors. The soft touch interior panels door, dashboard, steering wheel, etc. I traded in my 2008 Mercury Mariner for this because my car insurance and my monthly gas bill went right down OMG I was surprised. Performance wise it hugs the road, especially when I was on the freeway I had to swerve really fast and it was as if I bought an expensive suv with that much handeling awesome job on the 2011 patriot.
Keeps getting better
58charlie, 10/07/2012
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have just past the first year anniversary on my 2011 Patriot. At first I was simply in need of a new vehicle. Moving from a minivan to a jeep was difficult. I needed to get something smaller and affordable. The price was right. We used to own a Cherokee Sport 4X4 and I loved it. The Patriot is close in some respects so I went for it. At first, I was not too impressed. but as time went by I really came to enjoy it. Going on vacation really made me realize how nice it is. It gets good gas mileage, especially on the highway. It handles great and I like the auto stick feature for both manual upshifting and downshifting. I will buy another one when the time comes.
No repairs until 97,000.00
trustyourgut, 05/01/2016
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Not a peep from my jeep! No dummy lights were on, no noises, no warning. But, suddenly, one day, it was unable to climb the hilly road. Just stopped, right there, in front of a farm, where a lonely adolescent cow greeted me. Transmission is currently being replaced. Thank God the 2011 has a 100,000 miles trans warranty. I no longer trust my jeep.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2012 Patriot 4x2 Latitude - Altitude Edition
bmckeeman, 01/13/2013
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have been considering purchasing a Patriot since they first came out, and since then they have made tons of improvements! I test drove a 2010 did not like it enough to make the commitment. My last vehicle was an 03 Corolla, so it was quite a change for me. I wanted a car with lots of cargo space and decent mileage, so I looked at some smaller cars like the Fit, Impreza, and XV Crosstrek. I found the Patriot to be the best combo of style, utility, mileage for my tastes. I have wanted a Jeep ever since I was a kid, and the Patriot delivers! I finally chose a White Altitude Edition, which is an amazing color combo! LOVE my Pat!
Thrilled with Patriot
hbto, 10/07/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I read the "professional" reviews but still fell in love with this SUV at the dealership. I do not understand all of the negative vibe from the pros. Reminds me of my old Nissan Pathfinder from the early 90's. Test drove CRV and Rav4 and cannot see how these would compare.
2011 Latitude 4x4 cvt
rogatordriver, 09/25/2014
updated 03/29/2018
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2011 Patriot as a program car in the spring of 2012. I have been pretty satisfied until now, it has 83,000 miles and I am replacing the first set of tires. noticed some wear issues and have been informed that it needs left and right front control arms and rear tow links....that's around $500 dollars in parts before labor. I am told this is very common for the Patriot, NAPA says they sell lots of these parts. This is my first Jeep and it may very well be my last. It gets good mileage,24-26.5 mph, it is driven 72 miles a day and babied for mileage. If I were trading vehicles today it would be a very uphill sale for Jeep. Component failure reoccurred at 138,000 miles which the control arms would have been replaced by NAPA because of lifetime guarantee. Experienced transmission overheating on three occasions while on a road trip to Florida and the transmission made some grinding noises in January of 2017, still drove fine, traded it off for a 9 month old 2016 Ford F 150.
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
Never again
Neelie Remmit, 02/12/2019
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I needed a vehicle ASAP and listened to the salesman spiel. Didnt have time to really research. Had always wanted a Jeep so I thought why not. At first everything was fine but fuel economy soon became even worse, avg 23/gal. Had to fill up every 5 days and my commute is NOT long. Interior is cheap (it literally started to fall apart like a zombie) on the inside little by little. Rear seats even when reclined are uncomfortable for both my six foot teenage son And my 11 year old daughter. Absolutely 0 leg room in the rear. Uconnect is a pain (slow and tedious to use). Trying to change my own blown light bulbs is a mess since I literally have to remove panels to change them. So much for trying to save on maintenance. Only positive thing was it was so small I could park it in some pretty cramped places. Trying to get up to speed to merge on a freeway, good luck I was stomping on the pedal. I guess the saying is true. The only good Jeep to buy is a wrangler.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Happy Buyer
rdub1983, 03/11/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2006 Jeep Commander for the 2011 Jeep Patriot. The reason I was trading was a combo of dismal MPG and a longer commute. I saw the advertised MPG for the Patriot and thought I would give it a shot. Just as long as it had 4x4 I was willing to make the power sacrifice for the MPG. We took it for a test drive and I was pleasantly surpised. It did well merging but as other reviewers have stated the CVT is odd slow response to throttle input. This however can be negated if you have the autostick feature, although I am sure that it costs some MPG. That being said I am getting between 22-24 MPG combined city-highway. Overall if you dont expect to have V8 performance you will enjoy it.
Be aware of transmission repair
Mike Brake, 01/16/2021
2012 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have owned since purchase in 2012. Followed all guidelines according to manual and transmission failed 7.5 years later. Will cost more (3500 +)to fix than vehicle is even worth which is ridiculous . Will stay away from All Jeep purchases in the future And continue to inform friends why I have a vehicle that sits stagnant and will be sending to scrap yard
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Love Love Love
anny13, 10/19/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle! I was driving a 98 Sable for several years, so nearly anything would be an upgrade. However, I was planning on the Nissan Rogue, once I drove the Patriot, I was sold! It was much roomier for the same price and with 4x4 instead of AWD. I average about 24 mpg, however on the interstate if is not windy, have gotten 29 mpg. I have only been driving it for 6 weeks, but so far I am impressed!
Nice Car for the Money
minime7, 07/05/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 30 people found this review helpful
Picked up our new base model Patriot at NW Jeep about a month ago. Bought the cherry pearl with black interior. Very nice paint combo. Nicely laid-out interior. We paid $13,100 for the base model with air conditioning.
Worst vehicle purchase in 40 yrs
George, 07/23/2017
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Replaced all four hubs and front axle shafts within 60,000 miles, deals said these are suspension components not covered under driveline warranty, Two ABS sensors failed-not covered, CVT transmission now making a noise and shifting erratically. Brake caliber seized-ruined brake pad and rotor. Total piece of garbage!
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Unexpectedly nice
Aaron, 11/18/2010
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle because I have a 2007 Patriot. The 2011 is a completely different vehicle in terms of comfort, quietness, ride performance. I was expecting to be only satisfied with my purchase but I am ecstatic with it. Great job Jeep!
Comfy but no AC
Dino, 03/29/2017
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
pros: Good speed when passing and has a good look, The vehicle gives you pride, and seems to hold more than the average. For an SUV that's important... Cons: Slow from the start to accelerate, so if you need speed in a hurry you won't have it, not in a 2.4. Also, this vehicle is not equipped with A/C turns out NONE of the basic patriots are, it's a dealer option! So if you add it,. expect $4000 or more. The maintenance costs outdo a Camaro, $1500 for brakes, struts and shocks.. another $700 for tires! You can goto tire rack and get the cheaper ones if so desired at $70.00 a tire, the Chevy Camaro outdoes this by $60.00 a tire. If I had to buy it all over again, I never would without the A/C. This vehicle has a USB port, but inside the glove box and at an odd angle...! If you drive with just the front windows down you get an annoying "helicopter" sound that is relieved when you crack the back windows a hair. Overall this was poorly designed, for what otherwise would seem to be a great economical vehicle. I get 1-24 MPG regularly and this is my work vehicle so it has adequate room for all of your essentials plus 5 passengers.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great SUV for the PRICE
dan_k1, 11/08/2011
2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
129 of 225 people found this review helpful
It's only been a week since my purchase but I'm loving it all the way. Looked into Nissan Rogue, Kia, Suzuki but after test driving Patriot - I made up my mind right then.
More fun than a barrel of monkeys
tr1741, 04/25/2011
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
For the money, I just dont think anything can compete with the new 2011 Patriot. I purchased a sport 2WD model with the 2.4l upgrade and power package with a manual 5spd for under $18 grand. Now I understand that I am not going to be off-roading or rock crawling with this vehicle, but as a very nice small hauler and weekend fun machine it fits the bill perfectly. Now I would definitely recommend the manual, because the CVT transmissions really suck the fun out of the vehicle. However the 5spd with the 2.4l is peppy and can easily handle highway merges and quick maneuvers. The vehicle feels competent at speed and never seems to want for power even when overtaking.
stalls on the freeway
Amanda Corney, 09/04/2017
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had a 2011 Jeep Patriot that stalled on the freeway numerous times. Each time I took it in they couldn't find the problem. At less than 60 thousand miles I traded it for something I could feel safe in. I also had a Liberty that was recalled for crash hazards that they couldn't fix the recall. I will never buy a Jeep again.
- Safety
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
I hope the defense missile better then vehicle.
Joseph Vriethoff, 02/02/2020
2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Since purchase, nothing but down hill. First month, left brake lite, rear hatch hydraulic failed. Hill assit, what a joke, stalls because brakes don't release, remove assit, then abs lite won't go off. Cruise control doesn't work now. Now clutch failed. When purchased 21,000 miles driven 8 months 32,000 miles now. I really needed a dependable car. I'm a cancer patcient and my Oncologist is 100 miles one way over coastal mt.range. I'm really disappointed in Jeep. Joe cancer.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value