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4 out of 5 stars

Dependable ride

Ryan, 01/19/2021
2016 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Basically a good suv meeting my basic expectations. I have the 2.4 with a 6 speed automatic transmission. It is most at home on the open road with a smooth ride and comfortable seating. Urban driving is a little rough and the transmission sometimes has trouble finding the right gear at low speeds. Fine in the snow and power is responsive. Pleasantly of cargo space and the box design means carrying bulky items with ease. Overall: dependable with minimum dazzle dazzle. My biggest and ongoing complaint is the braking. Clunky and loud, but effective especially with new pads. Bout 85,000 miles on it so far and hoping for another trouble free 85K

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4 out of 5 stars

Strange problems for such low miles.

Two-Patriot Owner, 07/15/2021
updated 07/21/2025
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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This is a story about two Patriots, my 2016 and my wife's 2014. These are adequate vehicles for retirees who don't need to carry family members. For that you need a minivan. Some folks commented about the 2.4 performance. If you ride Japanese motorcycles you get used to bouncing the tach needle off the rev limiter. These make 172 horsepower but it's all above 5000 rpm, so just squeeze the gas pedal and go. Unless the throttle body fails on you...both of them failed around 40000 miles. NHTSA apparently feels that sudden power loss that can result in an accident is somehow acceptable. I complained; they don't care. Update 1/17/2025: It's still a decent car for retirees.

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Love my Jeep Patriot!!

Krys, 11/02/2021
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Fully loaded. Reliable. I’ve had it for almost 6 years and still feels like new. Can’t say enough good things about it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my 2016 jeep patriot sport 4 by 4

Debbie, 02/04/2022
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Love everything about my great jeep patriot dont want any other vechicle.very haapy with this pirchase would buy another one.

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2 out of 5 stars

Bought brand new

TLS, 07/11/2022
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I bought my Patriot brand new, with only 15 miles on it. 6 years later, I've replaced the two wheel bearings, TWICE, the mainfold, so many sensors, brake pads quicker than normal, AC is going out and now, the ABS system is starting to act up. A car should not last only 6 years. I loved and still, a bit, love my patriot. I do not love that it has deteriorated at such a quick pace.

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