Used 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV.
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Incredible Value
1cor118, Fayetteville, NC, 11/07/2013
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I have never been a jeep fan, but I wanted a vehicle with decent room, good gas mileage, and inexpensive.
I looked at toyota, honda, and others, but prices were too high.
Then I read about the patriot here on Edmunds and got interested.
I reluctently went to the local dealer and drove one and I was shocked!
I selected a 4 cyl with front wheel drive and a 5 spd manual and it drives more … like a honda accord than a jeep.
It is very basic (A/C is the only option) but I purchased the vehicle brand new for $13,288 including dealer doc fees.
(The MSRP was $18,000)
My first tank ful of gas I got 30.1 mpg!
The Patriot is solid, an incredible value and highly recommended.
Not what I wanted but still a great vehicle
cambrew, Grovetown, GA, 05/14/2015
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I was not planning to buy this but I was in a crunch and the dealership was running a great special on these SUVs. I opted for the manual model. It shifts easily and smoothly. I cannot find a bad thing to say about this vehicle. It is a little boxy for me, but other than that, it's great. If you're looking for a great value and need a little extra space, this car is great for you. The … only other thing I can think of is that when you have the AC on, the car struggles to accelerate.
Great Car, Don't Listen to "Experts"
jrgibsongirl, Las Vegas, NV, 11/13/2014
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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.
It's a Jeep!
George, Gonzales, TX, 04/03/2016
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Comfortable front seats
- Pro:a few clever features
- Pro:above-average off-road capability when properly equipped.
- Con:Sluggish acceleration
- Con:disappointing fuel economy
- Con:middling frontal impact crash test scores
- Con:noisy, rough ride
- Con:limited cargo space
- Con:cut-rate interior materials.
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