Used 2012 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2012 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Great Vehicle, Excellent Value
txoutdoors, Carrollton, TX, 12/08/2012
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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.
Great value, totally reliable
Gary Mosteller, Fort Washington, MD, 07/25/2016
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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.
Comfy but no AC
Dino, Redlands, CA, 03/29/2017
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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.
Too many problems
Sammy sweetheart, 06/01/2021
2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Having a problem with the engine balance shaft module. It can cause engine failure among other issues if not fixed. The 2013-2014 have a recall for the exact same thing my 2012 is doing. The 2012 has not been added into the recall list and therefore they will not do anything about it. I've already put 700 worth of work into it and it still not fixed. I'm probably going to have cut my … losses. I will never buy a Jeep again and will tell anyone I know interested in buying a Jeep to go another route.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Low base price
- Pro:Jeep-lite styling
- Pro:above-average off-road ability
- Pro:clever features.
- Con:Sluggish acceleration
- Con:poor braking distances
- Con:disappointing fuel economy
- Con:limited cargo capacity.
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