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Brogue1999@gmail.com, 05/14/2018
2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have the 2014 2.4L 4wd Sport with all options for that model and not the Lattitude listed. I traded from a 1999 JGCH. I needed better mpg for long trips to visit family. My old Jeep just got most everything fixed on it, but I felt stressed on a recent long trip down south. I picked the 2014 Jeep Patriot due to mpg and trade in value for my old jeep as well as features I needed on a newer Jeep. My old Jeep Grand Cherokee got 18 mpg on a good day. It was in very good condition. The Patriot so far is what I expected since this is my fourth Jeep. The engine and transmission do great in the North Woods and on the highway at higher speeds. I have yet to see how it performs in bad weather or during the winter. I expect the all time four wheel drive to be just as good as any other type from my previous jeeps. Interior is like new and this one has low miles. Road noise and wind noise seem quiet. I expect to get around maybe 22 or better in city driving, and 28 or so highway. Listed as 11900 but ended up at 20k with financing and extra gap and coverages. Final cost on paper only drawback, but it should help save on mpg and any big repairs to worry about with old jeep.
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2014, 37624 miles, Plugs and More!
Billfer, 09/29/2015
updated 04/04/2019
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
03/2018 178,000 miles on it. Sold it. She still ran strong. At almost 100k it was more reliable than my Subaru Outback XT. When sold she was all original. She was starting to loosen up a bit, was still strong. The main reason I sold her was the driver's seat started wearing out. I'm a big guy 235lb. The Mexican upholstery shop wanted $300 to refurbish the seat. Then the check engine light came on and I needed to have the O2 sensors replaced ($225). No biggie but I traded her in for a 2018 Cherokee Trailhawk. OMG, that thing is a huge upgrade. If you are reading this and thinking about getting a used Patriot, go for it. It's one of those Jeep classics that you'll see in 20 years still going. Simple and reliable. 03/2016 After almost 40k miles the engine is still strong. Of course I have the manual transmission. Power is still decent. When pushed this whip can scoot. It pulls to redline but timing the shifts is difficult. The shifter is a mush box, while the engine is strong and the vehicle light, you have to ask yourself if it's worth racing the guy in the RAV4 or Escape? There is so much disconnect in the shifter that you won't be able to take advantage of the free-revving and torquey little motor. It'll pull like crazy in 2nd (keeps up with a 3-series BMW) when you go to grab 3rd it hangs up and won't engage until the R's fall way off. Try rushing it and you'll likely grenade the engine. It's a known fact Jeep puts cold plugs in to get better mileage. This comes at the expense of acceleration, gas mileage and refinement. Install a set of new platinum plugs http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPITKQG. This will be the best $12 you ever spent. Long story short I changed the plugs and it went from a snarling beast to a pussy cat. It takes about 30mins max for a competent DIYer to accomplish. Much much smoother under acceleration. The engine just works better. Installed GoodYear Assurance TripleTred tires. The unidirectional low profile tire. With the 17" alloy wheels ala' Ebay. The car just handles better and feels more assured in snow and with the new tires hasn't hydroplaned once.. I am pleased with this little SUV. It's low maintenance both in appearance and operation. The roof racks got ripped off but that was my fault for not strapping the sailboards down properly and driving in 100+ mph winds. The interior has remained rattle free, the seats are losing their firmness and could probably be replaced. The windshield is bulletproof. A metal bolt came flying into it at freeway speeds, I watched it's trajectory from the back of a semi straight into my window. It made a huge CRACK sound alas but for a chip the glass is intact. Installed a new radio and 6x9 speakers and a sub. This little SUV is an installers dream with plenty of room for subs and amps. Installed a trailer hitch and that's it. The so called experts love to bagg on it. Sedan like ergonomics mean this little SUV is easy to climb into and out of. Not only that but the cargo area/ deck height is low so even my mom can get stuff loaded. It's a what I call an Obama-ride. With the economy uncertain and reemployment prospects slim am I going to go out and spend 30k+ on Subaru? This jeep fits the bill, $16,895 and I don't cry over door dings and bird dropping. Great car for the money.
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fordluver, 10/26/2014
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
After 1.5 years ownership, we have been very pleased with our 2014 Patriot Sport, 2.4L, 6 speed auto, 2wd. It suits our farm lifestyle fine. Pre purchase research shows the engine to be unrefined, but extremely reliable and trouble free. Paired with the 6 speed auto, it is quieter and has adequate zip for safe driving. It is easy and economical to service if you are a diy'er. Ride and comfort are good. Suspension and road noise are what one would expect on a utility vehicle.....worse than a large touring sedan but completely acceptable. Considering last winter the worst in decades, it handles rain and snow excellent (even 2 wheel drive).
2014 Jeep Patriot the Big Mystery
Joe Rand, 08/05/2015
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 34 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased a 2014 Jeep Patriot from Bayside Chrysler in February 2014. 4 months later the vehicle started to make a winding grinding sound when going 65 or more MPH. A week after this started the vehicle started to make that sound and when on the highway, the car's overheating signal came on and the car decelerated from 70 to 30 MPH. When stepping on the accelerator, the car continued to make that winding sound and decelerated until it came to a stop. I pulled the car over to the side of the highway, shut if off and waited in the heat for about 45 minutes until the car started and the problem went away. The car has repeated to do this from July 2014 to July 2015 six more times. One time, the vehicle did that when driving with my family on I-80 and there was no shoulder. We were almost hit by a large truck due to our slow speed on those winding roads. On one occasion, the car did this going down a steep hill and the brakes locked up and we swerved into traffic. The car has been in the shop in both Bayside and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 5 times and they cannot find the issue. The dealership in Pennsylvania where the car was towed to twice recommended that the car only go to Bayside Jeep from now on. My last visit to Bayside Jeep was July 29, 2015. They could not find the issue and released this death trap to me even after the representatives at Jeep Hotline, who let me tell you are awful as well, recommended that I not drive this vehicle due to it being unsafe. Now, Bayside Jeep wants me to go into the vehicle with one of their employees and drive for hours until the problem occurs. Not only are they putting my life in danger but they are also doing this to one of their own. I am so disappointed about the way this has been handled from Jeep's end, Bayside Jeep and Gray's Jeep in Pennsylvania. As the owner of three Jeep Grand Cherokee's, I am disappointed that I even entered the doors of Jeep of Bayside. Not to mention that the business manager of the dealership told me that the car was a death trap and told me he would help me by declaring this a lemon. He has never returned my calls and I am placing these messages publicly in the event that I face an accident or worse in this 2014 Jeep Patriot. Yes, I have gone to all Agencies including Better Business, Attorney General's Office and now an attorney. Be aware and do research before you buy a car from this dealership. I know that people rant and rave on these and many websites but I am being truthful in this review and I warn you to do your research! I am a NYC School Principal with a doctorate degree and I feel that I did not do the right thing by dealing with Bayside Jeep. I have to add this piece to the review....so I have I case number with Jeep and the case manager, Jeanette, I call about 3-5 times per day. She almost never returns calls and has done zero. Her job is to tell me what I need to do and lie to me and tell me that she can never get through to the dealer or service at Bayside Jeep. Imagine corporate not being able to get through to Jeep. So today, after calling her four times she returns my call at 6:00pm and asks me whats up. I say....were you not going to call dealer and find out what next steps need to be taken. She has the audacity to say to me to be honest I forgot to call....I tell her I can't believe that the lives of my family members and I are not so important....she back tracks and says well I did call but did not get through....she got caught in a lie. We left off that she would call me in the morning-first call-after reaching the dealer. This whole situation is very frustrating and I do not trust this dealer, Jeep nor my car.
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Much better than the reviews
ttague2005, 07/02/2014
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2014 manual version, because I understand that small engines and economy come at a price. With the manual transmission, this car has fine acceleration and handling. I live in NE, so the AC was no big deal to do without and I prefer manual windows and locks in the winter. What's left then is a nice comfortable SUV that has traction control, hill assist start, fog lights, cruise control, etc. for $12,900. This is absolutely the best value for the money. In fact, I traded in my 2010 RAV4, because of the litany of problems it had. The amount I owed on the RAV was almost exactly what it cost me for the NEW Patriot with an excellent warranty.