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5 out of 5 stars

Great 4x4 still running with no issues

DB, 03/06/2021
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a great Jeep affordable and still stands up to the Jeep name 4x4 owned since new the 4x4 for tough spots gets you going great mileage and a nice comfortable ride the split folding rear seats for hauling items is great can’t go wrong with this Jeep

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything you want in a Jeep

Tiffany Metcalf, 04/15/2020
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This SUV is awesome, power everything, heated seats, 4X4, quit engine and great gas mileage

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5 out of 5 stars

Great all-arounder

Groovyphotog, 05/07/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Does everything I need it to do. I'm 6 ft tall and have plenty of headroom, even with the sunroof. The one touch sunroof is great. Most, if not all the complaints I've read about this vehicle are really unfounded . There are so many different versions that you can get one that suits you. What other vehicle has a choice of hand crank or power windows, manual, CVT, or 6 speed transmission, 2 different versions of 4WD or 2WD? The 2.4 has plenty of get up and go, and gets good gas mileage. Rides so smooth and has plenty of zip for the freeway. Leather wrapped steering wheel feels good. Leather and mesh seats are comfortable and look great. Basic stereo sounds great. I really like the layout of the dash and all the controls. So many vehicles have buttons placed almost randomly, not the Patriot. It has a very intuitive layout. And how bout the name Patriot? I think it's patriotic to buy a vehicle that is made in America, with such a rich American heritage. I have the 6 speed auto with fd1 4x4. Shifts great. Nothing wrong with the CVT either, I've driven one extensively. The only other features I would have like to have are the EVIC and a telescoping wheel. The EVIC doesn't come on the 75th Anniversary Edition, and telescoping steering wheel is not available at all. So it may take a little more time to dial in your position. Comfortable ride. I also have an 01 Grand Cherokee. It has more power and off-road ability but pretty poor mileage. Independent suspension on the Patriot does great at sucking up the bumps. Basically the whole vehicle is like taking the old Cherokee and refining it for the driving that most people do. If you want a true off-road machine get a Wrangler, they're awesome! If you drive mostly on the road but want very good bad weather and mild to moderate off-road abilities with decent mileage, the Patriot may be for you. I'm glad I got one before they stopped making them. Wish they kept making them but I guess 11 years is a pretty good run. I bought the Maxcare Lifetime Warranty. I plan on driving this for many years to come. It's just a great all-around Jeep!

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DO NOT BUY

Zelda_N64, 12/04/2022
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

ZERO STARS! Worst decision I ever made in MY LIFE. Bought mine new, got the Sport base model. Throttle body went out at 35k. Clutch went out at 50k. Found out the engine will go out at 150k. This thing is a money dump. Radio went out after 4 years of owning it. I'm trying to sell mine now and get out before it completely dies on me. The worst anxiety driving this thing, as I am always waiting for something to break. Alternator has gone out x3 times! Only have 91k on it. I have driven a clutch my whole life and never heard of one going out at 50freakingK!. Hella cabin noise, which is easier for me to tell when something is about to break but that's about it. I have taken well care of my Jeep as it was my first car I ever bought brand new and with a loan. And lord do I wish I never did. Good seats. That's the only nice thing I can say, and ok MPG as I have the clutch vs and it gets about 26 on average. DO NOT BUY THIS CURSED OBJECT. YOUR WELCOME! 🙏

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5 out of 5 stars

Great commuter vehicle

Bill R, 03/12/2018
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2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

It is what it is: a small practical utility vehicle. It's not for red light racers. I bought from a rental car marketer. It had 35000 miles on it. Had a large truck that couldn't pass a gas station. So far very happy with the Patriot. I will never purchase a new car ever again. I can't afford to pay for their palatial buildings. I got this for $13200 out the door. Local dealer wants $13600 before tag & taxes for a 2013 manual Patriot. Only problem I have had with it is the front MacPherson struts developed leaks. They were easy to change. The rears are another story. (got a full set as cheap as a pair) Still very satisfied with the vehicle. Only note is: it is very easy for an unawares driver to "bump" it into the manual shift mode.

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