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Reliability, style, handling
Steve Flanigan, 09/17/2016
2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
2014 Jeep Patriot High Altitude fwd, CVT Automatic w/ Auto-stick (No option for this car on review form) ... Vehicle had one previous owner, with 19,000 miles. Having driven it for 16 months - I recommend this to anyone who wants practicality, good looks and a bit of sophistication .. whether you take road trips with it or not. The worst part of the car, first: the CVT Transmission. This has been replaced on many Chrysler vehicles with a 6-speed auto, because people like to have their car SHIFT - cleanly and with no fuss, to the next gear. The CVT, in normal mode, doesn't really do that ... It has a 'gradual rubber-band' concept .. it slowly expands with acceleration, and contracts ... and does leave a sort of unsatisfying feeling. It's like as you go past 10mph it's gripping the engine too tightly, and doesn't let the power unwind. ... But that's in REGULAR mode -- Chrysler had done a not great job of advertising the Auto-stick feature, and how to use it. - Using the auto-stick, this 2.0 liter engine comes to life! It's good at merging onto the highway -- As you take the brake off and go to turn, onto the entrance ramp, you put the shifter to the right and a gear will appear on the dash (1) ... Then you pop the shifter to the right, repeatedly, as revs signal ... and it gives you all the power you need to get on the freeway! When you hit 6th gear ... then you put to the right and hold it, for 'Drive' - give it some gas and put the cruise control where you want it. It's easy ... and fun! It does mimic a stick-shift ... You basically got 6-speeds built in to the shifter .. but some people don't know it. Even these professional car places, like __, or _&_ apparently just drove it in 'auto' mode, and claimed 0-60 mph in freakin' 10.7 seconds or something. I assure you the High Altitude can get to 60 mph quicker than that. Normal leisurely driving around town, doing errands, with the trans in normal auto mode you go just fine. The trans is a bit loud, and so is the whole powertrain, but the " professional " reviewers don't understand a lot of people don't care about that. ... This car has the upgraded stereo - with the sun and sound package (including awesome moonroof) .. Uconnect center, to hook up your smart phone and have hands-free communication ... and Sirius Satellite Radio! Bad-a__. ... It's got leather seats, 17inch tires and awesome Mineral Grey rims. As well as the beautiful gun-metal Maximum Steel exterior paint, the sheer amount of stuff in this car really surprised me. My wife loves it. On the highway heavy wind doesn't really bother it - The suspension takes curves with aplomb, and the Patriot never feels tippy. Brakes feel solid, and safe. Cruising between 70-75 mph (Jeep has excellent Overdrive) I've gotten a decent 28mpg highway. The inside really is flat-out luxury - Really cold a/c, with 360-degree vent control ... cool lighted cup-holders ... and heated leather seats, for cold winter days. The 2.0 liter multi-valve motor isn't a torque monster, but if you rev it it will go, on the highway ... And (using the Auto-stick, and 89 Octane gas) it will keep up with any four, and many V6s, off the stoplight to about 50 mph. I don't understand other people's reviews different places saying this vehicle with the 2.0 is slow ... They're not. Maybe they don't know how to use the Auto-stick. You've got 158 horsepower .. And they're ALL THERE. (unlike many import small SUVs' hp rating) .... The thing I like best is the ride - It's a good combination of taut but comfortable. After many thousand miles the High Altitude is a great experience, for my wife {and occasionally me} ... All in all a satisfying purchase :-)
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Great Car, Don't Listen to "Experts"
jrgibsongirl, 11/13/2014
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Please don't judge this car by the "expert" reviews. I've owned this car for one year and put 14k miles on it. I love it! Gas mileage is as advertised or even better (and that's with a base automatic engine). Interior is simple, but more than adequate. Ride is a little noisy on the highway, but hey, it's a Jeep not a Mercedes. If you're looking for a smaller SUV that's reliable and affordable then I highly recommend you check out the Patriot.
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It's a Jeep!
George, 04/03/2016
updated 04/04/2018
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
First of all, it's a Jeep. Do you want plush comfort when driving? I don't think so! It's a Jeep! You really feel the road. You really have to shift gears. The steering is pretty easy though. The worse thing about the Patriot is the front visibility at about 45 degrees on both sides. This is really a problem unless you're very careful when approaching crosswalks. I wish the gas mileage were a little better, but I shouldn't expect it on a car this size. I get 23 mpg in the city. It could be a little better. The fold-down rear seats are really neat - they fold down all the way, and the passenger-side front seat also folds down. I like the engine noise - I know what the engine is doing. It's not very loud, but you can hear it revving. 1st gear is powerful - I haven't had any problem going up steep hills on dirt. The other gears are fun because you can go fast in them without the engine over-revving, and you can hear the gas injectors doing their job. I drive in 4th gear under 40 mph, and can downshift to gears that would over-rev the engine in other cars (all other cars I've owned). Once you catch on to how the gears work it's a rush to use them, especially downshifting and revving up to 3 or 4000 to upshift. The brakes are super nice. I don't know they're there, and I've had to brake sharply on a couple of occasions - no problem, but then I've never had ABS brakes. (my brakes squeak when cold or wet at very low speeds). The agency where I bought the Patriot honors the warranty, no questions asked. And they wash the car when you service it! What I'm saying is, it's a little rough for the driving. The front seats are very comfortable. I like a little rough. It's a Jeep!! Plus, you can fold the front passenger seat all the way down flat. Great for camping.
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'14 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD/ 5spd Manual
TreeDodgingFool, 02/13/2020
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
A lot of the professional reviews on the Jeep Patriot are very negative & miss the point. It is a Jeep, first & foremost. In that tradition, the interior in minimalistic & utilitarian. Switches & controls are fairly simple to figure out because they are actually twist knobs & buttons. If you're looking for an extension of your cellphone and an elaborate flat screen display, this isn't your vehicle. If you're looking the latest & greatest in vehicle included technology, it isn't here either. This is a "drivers" vehicle, it's simple & to the point. The interior is roomy for driver & passenger with tons of leg room. The rear seats fold flat. The materials are nice considering the price of this vehicle and well assembled. There's no creaking or squeaking from interior panels. The engine compartment is roomy & easy to access to work on/ maintain. The 2.4L with the 5 speed Manual is spirited in performance & like most modern 4 cylinders will rip at higher RPM's thanks to the VVT (& manual transmission). The chassis is very composed & does not feel like a typical FWD car, thanks to the solid platform shared with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and equal half-shafts (no torque steer). There is a nice hum from the engine, which lets you know its actually running. There is some road noise but not offensive, & that's most likely because of the tires selected on this vehicle (high mileage compound tires are hard & often transmit road noise along with a rougher road ride). The ride is fairly comfortable on road & surprisingly good off-road. For mild off-roading or exploring, it's plenty capable in the AWD/4WD configuration. Is it as capable as a Wrangler? No, but it rides much nicer down the road and the MPG are bit better at 25+ mpg. Basically it's a simple, nice All-Weather Commuter that can get you out to the woods on the weekend.
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So far so good!
Bullwinkle, 02/17/2021
updated 08/27/2024
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We got a 2014 Patriot for my Wife because we both liked our 2008 Patriot so much. It's FWD with the 2.0 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. The 2014 has been excellent. Cargo space is very good, ride comfort is also very good. No, it's not a Buick but this is as good or better than I expected from a bare-bones Jeep. Fuel economy averages 30MPG locally, and approaches 35MPG on a long trip. It's very capable in snow (with only FWD), and easy on tires. Only drawback is that it with such a small engine it takes a lot of shifting in the mountains. It's now at 150,000 miles. Front wheel bearings have been the only repairs besides basic maintenance. I wish they still made them -- I'd buy another. Update: Now at 160,000 miles. I just got the wiring for my trailer hitch fixed. Used my Patriot to haul a U-Haul full of furniture. It's a small engine and I took it easy, I don't have the factory towing package and it was an unusually hot day, but it did just fine. Update: Now at 185,000. Just had the rear brakes done. Otherwise no problems. Update: August 2023, now at 192,000 miles. I just replaced the clutch and transmission. Cost a little over $5000 total, and I consider it money well spent. I've looked at the new vehicles and they are fabulously overpriced. I could put 5 transmissions in my Patriot for the cost of anything new, and still have money left over. Besides, I like my Patriot better than anything comparable on the market today. Update February 2024: Now at 198,000 miles. Running fine after the drive-train work noted above. I still love it and have no thoughts of selling or trading it. Changing the turn signal bulbs is a chore! Fender well must be removed and front bumper loosened. What should be a 5 minute job takes an hour. I've done the taillights and headlights -- those are pretty straightforward. Update: The replacement clutch failed. Seems it was leaking transmission oil onto the clutch so it was slipping. Fortunately my dealer backed up their work and replaced the transmission and clutch at no charge!
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