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Great Buy!!!
Nick, 02/15/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
79 of 79 people found this review helpful
The Jeep Patriot is a great purchase - a great combination of all factors we needed to take into account. Mileage is okay; room is quite spacious. The big key for us was to have a second vehicle that handles the snow pretty well. We had a Jeep Wrangler for years. We live in the hills in Kentucky and when it snows heavily the roads are not well kept so we need something that can handle deep snow, slippery conditions, and can handle peaks/valleys/curves in heavy snow. The Patriot FDII WIth Low Gear is just like owning a manual transmission in the snow in the hills. The low gear reduces speed (you can shift from D to L as you go down a hill) and never go higher than 3-4 mph without touching the brakes. And when going up hills in the snow, it doesnt even slip. And now we have a vehicle that can pull our trailer, get decent gas mileage and have a vehicle that is easy to drive in all conditions. It's been a great purchase! The expert reviews are not high on the Patriot (doesnt have a lot of fancy bells/whistles - technology) but the owner reviews are usually pretty positive. Very reliable/dependable and good purchase for its price.
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Nice car nomatter what anyone says
Henry Colonna, 02/10/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
78 of 79 people found this review helpful
Had the liberty but they stop making it, so we bought the Patriot. At first didn't think I would like it but the 2.4L engine is really a great performer. The car has a solid ride and we like the window configuration that gives you an all around view. The interesting thing is that people who own the car give it a great review, but the professionals who review it give it a thumb down. The traction control really gives it a hugging the road drive, this is a great car for the money, I bought it because I didn't want car payments and bought it in cash. Car has everything I need, leather, heated seats, sun roof, remote start and electric driver seat.
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Great vehicle for money! It's all relative
Patrick Davies, 10/15/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a no nonsense, good economy, versatile vehicle with a lower repair cost down the road and less "systems" to break. I got just what I was shopping for. For the money, this vehicle is a great bargain! I traded in my 2006 Cadillac and I could not be more pleased. I prepared myself for a huge sacrifice in comfort and I just have not experienced it. It is lighter of course, but I am getting almost 15 miles to the gallon more with the jeep. Surprisingly enough, the jeep is as quite at high speeds as the caddy was, that shocked me. Another thing I really like about the patriot is the large front windshield. It is forward and extremely large for the size of the vehicle. Great visibility all around. I read reviews and heard that there was a problem in the past with some kind of water leak. I have not experienced that with my vehicle. I am happy with my purchase and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to my friends and family.
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Professional car reviewers are worthless
Larry, 08/10/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
83 of 86 people found this review helpful
It's a Jeep. I bought a 2016 and I really like it. I have owned a lot of new cars, I buy them for myself , my wife and my son. If you read the reviews you would think it is a terrible vehicle. But I test drive cars myself and I don't listen to what car snobs have to say. If you option it properly it is an unbelievable value. First, I bought a Sport with Freedom Dive 1 and the 2.4L motor with the 6 speed auto. This trim is not included in the drop down list for some reason. So my final cost was under 17K with discounts and rebates ( before taxes and license)- for a 4WD SUV. The interior is pretty basic but the seats are comfortable and the appearance is nice overall, I love the dash and the gauges. The visibility is great and I feel comfortable maneuvering in traffic. It has Blue tooth, AC , and a year of free satellite radio. Cargo capacity is really good. Steering in well connected and ride is pleasant. The motor is quiet but does transmit some vibration at idle, I don't really mind it as it is a minor issue. My last three cars were a BMW128 convertible, a Chevrolet Volt, and Jetta TDI. I have to say I like this one as much as the others. Apparently I am not alone as they sell a lot of them. As a last note my wife, who leases a new Range Rover Evoque. Drives it every chance she gets -
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Made it through "Snowmeggedan"
LP, 01/22/2016
updated 02/01/2023
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
63 of 66 people found this review helpful
My husband and I just bought our Patriot on Tuesday 01/19/16. We live in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Our purpose for purchasing a 4x4 was for me to be able to get off our mountain ridge to make it to work. Our Jeep Cherokee is a freaking mountain goat so we decided to look at the Jeep product line again. We chose the Patriot. Less than 24 hours after purchase I had to challenge this vehicle with the ice/snow obstacle course of our three switchbacks and it handled it with ease. I love the stability and especially love the Hill Start Assist. Looking forward to the next snow storm. Update: 01/25/2017 We have now had our Patriot for a year. "Still Lovin It". We are even thinking about getting a second one. Guess that sums it up! Update: 01/26/2020 We still have our Patriot and have been pleased with its performance and reliability thus far. We would consider purchasing another one if they were still being manufactured. Update: 07/27/2020 We are still pleased with our Patriot. Must have gotten a good one!
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Can't understand the negative reviews!!
RS, 11/07/2016
updated 12/09/2020
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
41 of 43 people found this review helpful
4 years later, still love my Jeep Patriot. I am sorry they are not making any more. It really is a good little care. Very comfortable and dependable. Ok, so it doesn't look like everyone elses car, but that is part of the charm. Guess it doesn't matter if I give a good review since they have gone the way of the Dodo bird. So sad.
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I LOVE MY 2016 PATRIOT
moondoggie, 05/31/2016
updated 06/07/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
51 of 54 people found this review helpful
Do understand the bad reviews...I had a RAVE4...which was an excellent car...NO REPAIRS AT ALL after 11years. But the Patriot blows it away in comfort, space, and quality of interior. The top of doors are padded, the dosh controls are easiest to navigate of ANY vehicle I ever had. The dash board is flat and hold a cell phone holder easily without blocking vision. There is an actual SHELF in it as well ...for a GPS, tablet, kleenex, sunglasses, etc.This is my first Jeep also. There is alot of head and leg-room, even for my 6" husband. I have the High Altitude Pkg...I love the leather seats and interior . I have a Mastiff and the hair doesn't stick at all. He has PLENTY of room in the back seat. There are 3 ports for charging things, there is an actual PLUG..like in your house, for shaver, coffee warmer, night-light or whatever! It is NOT the fastest thing ..nothing like my Camaro. But it isn't that kind of car. Its for kids, dogs, baggage, toys and activities. Who wants a race car for that? It handles the road , water, ice and snow GREAT...it has front drive. The 430 Sirius radio is excellent too. The gear shifter itself could be smoother...but who cares? It has a VERY smooth ride....turns, stears and breaks fabulously. It has more storage space and little cubbies for stuff all over the place. NO OTHER suv I tried had any. That is very important when your a woman...lots of things you need at hand. As far as the engine reviews, I dont know much about that. The gas mileage is good. The comfort of the seats cant be beat. The driver seat raises...I sit about 4-5" higher than the passenger seat...so I have great vision as well. Just thought I would mention these things...The patriot seems to get an undeseved bas wrap! If you want a COMFORTABL versital vehicle ...and you spend alot of time driving...you will love the Patriot! Update..I have had my Patriot for a year now. I love it even more! Not one complaint.
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Classic Jeep looks
Steve, 06/16/2016
updated 07/05/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5Manual) with Power Value Group and air conditioning.The Patriot feels solid and well built. I have no problem reaching freeway speeds or traveling over the mountain passes in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. It has very comfortable front seating with excellent head and leg room. I received a great price on this smaller SUV. The Jeep Patriot is the best value for your money in this segment of the SUV market. Test one for yourself and see if it fits your lifestyle. Update, 6/30/17. I've had the Patriot for over a year and absolutely zero problems! Very happy with it.
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Jeep allows you to pay for what you value
Greg, 07/16/2016
updated 08/01/2018
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
The 2016 Patriot is a decent value. Don't rely solely on professional reviews, drive one yourself. What you get: 4WD, air conditioning, satellite radio,roof rack, auto dimming rear view mirror and Bluetooth for $17,000. For that price it comes with steel wheels, manual locks, windows, side view mirrors and a manual 5-spd transmission. I chose Jeep because it let me pay for features I value instead of having to pay for automatic conveniences that I don't need. The seats are comfortable, the heat and A/C work great, the transmission shifts just fine for a non-performance application and highway mileage tops 30 mpg. The sound system is more than adequate (for a middle aged man). Seriously , how much volume does one need for Fox Business? Jeep lowered its powertrain warranty to 3 years/36,000 miles. Resale value is soft for the manual trans models. Crash test scores aren't impressive. I like driving the 5-spd manual and appreciate the hill assist feature. A decent vehicle for the money.
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Dies while driving no warning
Catherine zeunges, 05/27/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
157 of 171 people found this review helpful
Today, may 26 2016,I just pulled out onto the road during rush hour and suddenly with no warning the brake felt funny beneath my foot. The steering wheel seemed like it wasn't on or working. The car then completely dies. The car had no indication lights of a possible issue. The car was not over heated. I ended up blocking two lanes because I was in mid turn of getting into the far left lane. I was shaken by this and had to call the police for help. The key would not allow me to turn it in the off position. I was literally stuck. After waiting five minutes I tried to turn the car on and it came on luckily! I am a new driver, this is my first car and I have never been so scared in my life hat someone was going to hit me from the side or behind. I took the car into the dealership to get looked at. I am without a car while they look at it. I since saw many reviews saying their heels in various models and years have done this too. I hope the issue is fixed by the end of the weekend but it was scary. Overall I love my car but wow that was horrible.
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LOVE THIS SUV
Dianne, 10/26/2015
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
I have never owned a Jeep product. I always stuck with Honda or Toyota. This vehicle tops all of those. The head room and leg room is wonderful, I am 5'9 and I have lots of room.
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I've only put 200 miles on it, but I love it so fa
justin, 11/02/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought mine (Altitude) with 3,500 miles on it for $18.9k. I'm very pleased thus far. It's a pretty basic suv. It reminds me of the old Cherokee Sport versions pre- 2002 - right before they started making the Liberty. Auto dimming mirrors (actually performs very well, maybe the best dimming mirror I have ever driven with); Cruise Control; AC; Fog Lights; Auto Headlights; remote start; bluetooth (can sync my music pretty decent sound); touch free phone (works really well, and I usually never use touch free phone system because I usually hate it, but this works very well, no yelling needed); steering-wheel buttons; voice command; sirius; power windows/mirrors; heated seats; heated mirrors. Also, I'm not sure what this feature is called, but I'm pretty sure its a variable transmission - meaning that I can drive it in automatic, or I can flick the shifter and it then turns to a manual 6speed transmission. I think thats very cool and enjoy it. Scared me the first time as I had no idea I had transferred it to manual and couldn't make it up a hill. I thought I bought a lemon before I realized I had engaged the manual transmission, lol. I mention this also because i have read several reviews where people say that sometimes their Patriot won't go over 40mph because of "overheating." They probably engaged the manual transmission without realizing it and don't realize they're driving their car in 1st gear. It's only a 4 cylinder engine, but it gets up to 80mph in a hurry. It's fine. I've read some reviews that criticize the weak pickup of the engine, I'm not sure these people understand its a 4 cylinder carrying an SUV body, it's not an V8 engine, lol. Nonetheless, the engine is fine (though I haven't had it packed full of stuff, nor have i towed anything with it). The ride is smooth, quiet, and comfortable. I'm 6'3'' 200lbs. Plenty of leg room. Also, It is the only car, other Jeeps included, that my head or hair does not touch the roof. I do not have to slouch. That's awesome if you're a tall person. Gas milage is fine. I drove 160 miles (all highway) on a half a tank, so that's over 300 miles on a full tank. I believe it holds 13 gallons and costs somewhere around $30 to fill. The windshield is gigantic. You have a lot of windshield vision as well as passenger front and back window vision. Driver side rear window vision is spotty. Just be careful switching lanes. I love this Jeep. It's basic, yet it also has enough features to make it a very enjoyable experience.
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Impressed where less truly is more!
SBoggs, 09/14/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have the very base Patriot model from 2016 with manual transmission, manual windows and manual locks. Conversely, it has air conditioning (much needed this summer), bluetooth technology and Sirius XM radio. I have received several compliments from others about the appearance of my new SUV and have been very impressed with its performance thus far. I was able to get a fair price from a dealer that is willing to go the "extra mile" for customer satisfaction. I am a satisfied customer! I have been driving it daily since I bought it in mid-July and have not encountered any of the problems I read about on the web. I also like the extra space in the vehicle by its intentional design. I am very appreciative there is a manufacturer still willing to make an affordable 5 speed manual transmission for an SUV. Well done.
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I Loooove my 2016 Jeep Patriot
Yolanda, 09/16/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I owned a Jeep years ago and loved the space and the feel of a jeep. And now here I am again! I have exactly what I wanted with space, entertainment and look all in one beautiful Jeep. It handles the road great and if I would have read the reviews first I may have changed my mind but I'm VERY pleased I purchased and then read them. I am one satisfied owner :-)
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Classic Jeep lines!
Steve S., 06/17/2016
updated 12/19/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
The Patriot feels solid and well built. I have no problem reaching freeway speeds or traveling over the mountain passes in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. It has very comfortable front seating with excellent head and leg room. I opted for the air conditioning and the Power Value Group which includes; Body Color Door Handles, Illuminated Entry, Speed Sensitive Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Automatic Headlamps, Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors, Power Driver 1-Touch Windows, and Body Color Liftgate Applique. I was also able to negotiate a great price on this smaller SUV. Best value for your money in this segment of the SUV market. Update 12/17/2016: I have no complaints about the Patriot. It has been trouble free and I would buy it again. I highly recommend it.
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Sweet little Jeep
J A Frith, 10/09/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I own a 2002 Grand Cherokee with 200K miles. We thought it time to upgrade due to to the high miles. The Patriot caught my eye. After a strenuous mountain test drive I found it drove and handled great. I love the paddle-shift 6-speed for coming down mountains. Handling, traction and control are great. We live deep in the Appalachians and going anywhere is "over the mountain". So far, we haven't driven on snow but I expect it will do very well with the front-wheel, four-wheel combination. My old Crown Vic got better highway mileage, but for a mid-size SUV it isn't bad. The 13-gal tank could be bigger for longer road trips. This car has no power seats but we are now used to it. Visibility is excellent. The 2.4 L engine has plenty of power and good acceleration. And the down-shifting when you let off the gas is excellent saving the brakes. For that matter, people ride their brakes excessively, anyway, and are annoying to follow up and down the hills and around tight curves. Though I have reservations about its durability it is, so far, an excellent 4X4 SUV. With winter just around the corner I will update you all on its snow and ice performance. As an auto and aircraft mechanic I find the Patriot well-engineered and solid. The reviews compare it to Japanese and European cars which are built for soft city folk who are tech-obsessed. If you want a practical, American 4X4, test drive the Patriot where there are steep terrain and sharp curves.
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I think the review people don't know
Dee, 12/19/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Its not a high priced vehicle, I believe that is a good value for a lower price SUV. I priced several and settled on the Patriot. Its perfect for what I wanted. I have had it 6 months and am very satisfied. If the reviews reflected the value instead of comparing it to high priced (some of which also have very bad reviews) vehicles.
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what's not to like for $17K - $28K ?
Tom Wood, 02/09/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
Look, you're not buying a top of the line Lexus or Acura. If you've got 21K to spend on a comfortable, modern ride with the classic Jeep styling, THIS IS IT! This is the most economical SUV on the market. For 21K (Latitude 6 speed) it's far superior to my previous purchase of a 25K bottom of the line KIA Sorrento. It is more comfortable, more head room and doesn't flop all over the road like the KIA.
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Not the 300, but....
Ray G., 06/30/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I own a Chrysler 300 AWD and a Ram 1500 Tradesman RWD truck. I bought the Jeep Patriot with a five speed manual because my wife and I wanted another Jeep, and the sale price of this Patriot 4WD was never to be repeated... under $18000 new, with air. I love the manual transmission, brings back memories from my younger years. My wife loves the ride and seating so much that we often leave the 300 at home when we go out together. The machine is fun to drive, surprisingly quiet for a jeep, and reasonable on gas. My reason for a four star rating is not because of any disappointment or fault found in the vehicle... other than the lack of telescoping steering... I was rating it according to looks, style, and appearance of similarly priced SUV's on the market today. For me, I love the older look, the manual crank windows and manual locks, and all the other stuff that I wanted to have when I was a youngling but couldn't afford to buy a jeep then. If you're looking for a fun machine that you can take out for a cruise, fight a sudden snow squall in, or drive along a sandy beach or wooded field on occasion, then I recommend the Patriot.
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Love My New Patriot!
Monte, 11/15/2015
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Wow this small sized suv is comfortable to drive and handles well. Quick accelerating I purchased the 2.4 liter 16 valve and so far it's an amazing suv. I really recommend taking a test drive for yourself I was so glad I did. Plenty of room seats are comfortable the warranty is amazing jeep did well on this one.
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Ecstatic
Cynthia Behr, 11/19/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am ecstatic about my Jeep Patriot. It handles great, feels comfortable. I can't say enough about it. The fuel economy says its 24-26, but I'm getting 27-29 in the High Rocky Mountains of CO, and live at 9000 ft elevation. The steering is a little tight at first until you get used to it's touchiness. After 3 weeks, I have adjusted or it's gotten better. The only problem I have with it so far is the sunroof leaks when I'm in the high pressure car wash. Water splashes me in the head and face. I took it in for service and they are fixing this soon. I also opted for the lifetime warranty, because I intend to keep this Jeep for life. It's my 3rd Jeep, and I couldn't be happier. I thought I'd be sacrificing power and durability for better gas mileage over the Jeep Rubicon, but I was completely wrong. I have not sacrificed anything but the removable top and I have benefitted way beyond my expectations. The ride is smooth and quiet. They had me at heated seats and sunroof.
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Brandi, 03/14/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I love My Jeep. I purchased a 2016 Fully loaded Jeep Patriot for a great affordable price. I am a single mom with 2 daughters. Lugging around all of there dance, cheer, Snowboards, Friends etc has been hassle free. Plenty of room for everything & still not cramped. Love the Lumbar support & Heated seats. Moon Roof, Sirius XM radio, Remote Start & 4 wheel drive are all pluses. The only thing I wish it had was a back up camera. Easy to drive.
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Nice car for the money
Petrified_2014@Yahoo.com, 09/03/2015
updated 01/30/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
57 of 68 people found this review helpful
I read the Consumers reports annual car buyers report (2017) and the Jeep Patriot got above average reviews from them. They have color rating from red to green and the Patriot had expected above average reliability . Every part of the Patriot except one area had an above average green rating. One part of the car got an average rating . So why all the internet bashing ? I see top 10 worst cars to buy lists and lemon lists , The Patriot is on all the lists I see. Why is it a lemon ?????? Go to the book store or supermarket and read the Consumer reports review. Crazy ! Critics say it's underpowered : The Patriot can go from 0-60 in 9.5 seconds and it's in the class average. It can tow up to 2000 pounds with an engine oil cooler . I tow a 1000 pounds and a fully loaded car with a 260 pound driver up a giant mountain road in upstate NY ( The famous Wurtsboro hill that's several miles up hill ) and the Patriot does fine towing the weight at 55 mph uphill. How can it be underpowered ? I got my 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport with 2.4 liter, 4wd , 5 spd. manual and with the all weather capability group/ AC and paid $18,400 with free oil changes and state inspections for life. Got a 5 year 0.9 percent loan at a credit union. I have 13,000 miles on the car and everything is fine. Not one problem so far. The interior is very nice. Critics call it cheap looking. My father paid $35,000 for a Kia Sedona and it's not much better than my interior. The cd/radio comes with a free 1 year subscription to Sirius radio and it's very good quality. Nice and loud and easy to use. Speakers are very good. I wouldn't buy the Back up camera Jeep sells for almost a $1000. You can buy a real nice aftermarket GPS /radio that fits perfectly like a factory radio and have Best Buy install it for $125. They install the back up camera also. If the aftermarket radio goes dead, it's a lot cheaper to replace and all the wiring will plug ( plug and play )into the next radio very easily. I have a cheap on top of the dash rear view camera that cost $40 on ebay and I had Best Buy install it. It works nice but I have to flip it open to use and I might buy another in dash GPS radio and just plug it into the wires I have now. The GPS radio has a backup camera. Cost like $250 on Ebay. Comes with Larado tires . Get the all weather capability group when you buy it because it comes with tow hooks,mats, an engine block heater and daytime running lights. Insurance companies will give you a $40 discount for the daytime lights . It's $700 extra for the all weather group. Pays for itself. The tow hooks look really Jeep. See the Sam Haymart Jeep Patriot review on You Tube. I think it's The Test Driven TV review website . He reviewed it and said the Patriot was a very nice car. He said it averaged 20 MPG in the review, but the car he tested only had 1000 miles and wasn't broken in. A year earlier he reviewed a Red Patriot and said that Patriot averaged 24.5 MPG. Most people get around 24 MPG combined. That's class average. The 4 wheel drive system is nice. It normally works only front wheel drive most of the time and will automatically switch to 4 wheel drive when car sensors sense changing road conditions/traction problems . It's the Freedom 1 4wd system . You can switch to 4 wheel drive with the 4wd button on the center console whenever you like. Just so you know , I read it's not a good idea to use 4 wd on hard pavement when its not required. Puts a lot of strain on the system and wears out quickly. Just use it for getting out of snow or mud etc. The AC is very cool in the summer and the defroster is fantastic. The seats are very comfortable and roomy. I'm 6-6 and weigh 260, seats are very comfortable for me and the Patriot has huge headroom, there's 3 inch's above my head. I can sit in the back with the front seat fully extended back. I'll fit if I put my knees on each side of the seat. 6 foot people will fit fine. Plenty of room for kids and women. Complaints so far , the numbers on the speedometer are hard to read at night if you have poor eyesight. I wish they were bigger and easier to read. Chrysler changed the powertrain warranty from 5 years/100,000 to 5 years/60,000 after the 2015 model. I ordered a 2015 model and they couldn't find one. They gave me a 2016 model and learned about the warranty change after I took delivery. Very sneaky of the dealer. I wish Jeep put in weathertech plastic mats throughout the car. How much would it cost for a mat that covered the whole floor ? Jeep could make their own mats for 2 bucks. Don't believe the negative stuff you read about on the internet. This Jeep is very nice. I love the Jeep Patriot look. It looks so Jeep. The Liberty looks ridiculous in front, the Wrangler is very odd looking with those big side fenders and such an uncomfortable ride . The Jeep Patriot looks Jeepy, has enough off road capability for most people and is much more comfortable than a Wrangler and cost $10,000 less.
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Great value for simple, practical 4x4 SUV
786mcqueen, 09/16/2016
updated 09/21/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
It's not a Jeep in the off-road rock-crawling sense, it's more a Jeep in the simple, inexpensive 4x4 sense. It's amazingly unremarkable in every aspect, but yet it's remarkable in how many aspects are good enough, especially for the price. It's exactly the right size, has decent gas mileage for it's cargo and off-road capacity, and it's comfortable and easy to get in and out of. There's about as much room for those riding in back as there is up front. It's not particularly fun to drive (like the first-generation Liberty was), but it doesn't feel too slow either. My Jeep came with A/C but no nav screen, no sunroof (not recommended due to leaks), no power windows/locks, or remote start. This is deliberate as in every car I or anyone else has ever owned the gizmos are the first thing to break and the last thing to get fixed. Overall I think the layout of the controls and gauges is excellent although I would have liked to see a little bit larger numbers on the speedometer. I love the chunky steering wheel and it's as good or better than any in any other car I've ever driven. The only knob or button that felt cheap to me was the window crank, but even that's not bad. Overall build quality is decent; the hood and fenders are solid but the doors feel a little cheap. Everything inside the car seems fine as can be expected in this price range. I would have liked for it to have had the tow hitch receiver and tow hooks, I would have liked it to have been dark blue (dealers in this area are clearly colorblind as they only order black or grey). The only real bummer about this vehicle is that for a Jeep it has very little aftermarket even though I think it has some good potential.
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Good for city/snow, not good for highway
Paris, 06/18/2016
updated 08/02/2018
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I owned and drove this car every day for a year. It's great within the city and for bad weather and snow (it's a snow king). However, it lacks refinement and at higher speeds it's noisy and bouncy (especially when it's windy). I lacked any parking assist and even though it had bluetooth, the screen was old school and not touch. Also, this car depreciates a lot, so make sure you're willing to keep for some time it if you're gonna buy it.
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Value for your $$
Bill C., 06/15/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought the Jeep Patriot sport se 4x4 model. I traded in my 2011 Grand Cherokee that had 140,000 miles on it. The fact that I can drive a 4x4 suv worry free from repair costs, is quite comforting. As I was still making payments on Grand Cherokee and repairs would come out of my pocket. Now as for the patriot, it ain't no Cherokee, but its not intended to be! Overall I'm impressed with this package on the patriot, the extra attention to details, heated seats, trim accents, etc. Ride quality is good, tolerable road noise, front seats excellent, easy to park, perfect vehicle to zip around town in. A few nit picks I do have is, the lower entrance height, and the lower height of roof area when back hatch is lifted up. I tend to smack my head on these as I'm 6ft tall. Just need to get used to it and be careful. The only real problem I have so far is the absurd location of the usb port. It's not on the radio, not even in center console area, its in the GLOVEBOX! Really?! Its almost impossible to find, even in there. The dealer couldn't even locate it. It is above the opening of the glovebox, up into the dash area. You need to blindly reach up and feel around for it. I have no clue how this is a useful spot to mount this. To use it, you need to drive around with glovebox open and place phone either in glovebox or above on small shelf built into dash. Horrible design on this! This will be my 3rd Jeep and I hope to get years and years of use from it.
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Learned about ignition & transmission the hard way
peter., 12/30/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Overall the patriot does the job nicely. It can crawl across the desert with no real issue. In fact ice and snow it runs like a dream and goes up hills, down hills and stuff that the large and lifted 4x4's cant do. So why the poor review? 1: The CVTY Automatic transmission is highly variable and works like a charm, BUT it CANNOT BE FLAT TOWED (Dinghy Towed). This is towing the vehicle behind another vehicle. Why? Because the transmission is lubricated by the engine running and if the engine is not running the transmission fluid isn't covering parts. As a result, flat towing or dolly towing will destroy the transmission. This means that if rock crawling, desert hopping or snow driving the jeep fails for any reason, it has to be flat bed towed to a dealer. The ignition WCM module is a huge problem and a Google search will reveal page after page of complaints going all the way back to the 2006 model year. The module will fail at any time (usually around 45-50K miles) and is an expensive repair that the DEALER ALONE can do. Why? because the module has to be programmed to the VIN number of the vehicle and the keys have to be programmed to the module. Otherwise the thing wont start. There are other issues with the Uconnect system and the 2017 revelation of the Apple iphone issue also translated to poor or constant disconnect from the radio. This is an apple problem, but because the Uconnect is also very slow on connecting, a turnoff of the vehicle switches the radio back to a radio station and the Bluetooth system disconnects. Overall Jeep put out a relatively decent product with the patriot and would give better reviews if it slved the WCM problem and gave the CVT system a neutral-flat tow capeablitlty.
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Don't Waste Your Time and Money
astra_ferris@hotmail.com, 12/06/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Was so excited to finally get my first Jeep and go play. Unfortunately this car has been nothing but trouble. Transmission started overheating at 20,000 miles, electric system goes in and out, sometimes my windshield wipers work, sometimes they don't. I have been locked both in and out of my car with the door locks not working. Have been stranded on the side of the road for half hour increments where my car will not work. And this is after it drops from 60-75 miles to hour to 40 miles per hour without warning. I have had my brakes not work when I have used them, almost causing accidents both times. Take it to the dealer to get fixed you say! I have multiple times now, and end up leaving with nothing fixed and them telling me there is nothing wrong with it. Look online though and you can see multiple reviews of people having the same issues. These are the problems I have had so far, then this morning my TMPS started beeping at me and wont go off. However, none of my tires are low or flat. They weren't when it started going off. To top it all of, my seat belt does not consistently lock. it pops out at random, leaving me unprotected in my death trap that was disguised as a new car.
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Best bang for the buck!
Brian Spjut, 10/17/2015
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Value, value, value! I bought a 2016 base model (stick, 4 banger, no electric windows, etc.) in Green. $12,999 ... less than $15k out the door! As soon as I test drove it, there was no question in my mind. Great value, at lower price than comparable USED vehicles. Thank you South County Chrysler Jeep in Gilroy, CA
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Not a Long Road Trip Vehicle
Chris Z., 06/27/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
Drove this over 1,200 miles inside 3 days, mostly on the interstate. The base model has some of the worst seats I've ever experienced in any vehicle. If your waist is anything over 28" you'll be squirming to get out in two hours. There are two metal bars on the outer-side of the seat cushion that can be felt under about 1/2" of foam... very uncomfortable. The wind noise is incredible; turn the radio off and that's all you'll hear. And the smallish tank means you'll be hitting the gas station in around 300 miles... our low-fuel light went on at 271 miles from a full tank, averaging 70 MPH on the highway. If this is your terrain vehicle or around the town SUV then you'll be fine. If you plan a long road trip in this PLEASE do yourself a favor and spend more time in it then the typical 'round the block test drive from the dealership.
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last of the Patriots
Vince, 01/04/2017
updated 01/06/2020
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Last year for the Jeep Patriot, what I consider the memory of the original Cherokee (I have a '99 Sport). We just love our 2017 Patriot Sport w/5 speed manual. Love the shifter position and the short throw. Easy to drive through the mountain twisties. Were in 8 inches of snow right now and the 4x4 work like a charm. Seats could be softer,yet they do give great support . could use better/bigger speedo. Don't like the rear view mirror. Everything else is great. Can't beat it for the price in the 4x4 class. UPDATE... At 10,000 miles everything is holding up perfectly. No complaints, fit and finish is perfect. Had left rear tire go flat. It went really fast, any faster and it would of been a blowout (big construction fastener pierced sidewall). Low tire pressure light came on, no handling indication. Went around a hard rt turn and felt stability system activate. Traffic heavy and took a little to pull over. Changing tire was a breeze. Jack fit well and was very secure, it turned extremely easily and that was appreciated. NOTE: you need to use the plastic hub cover under the tire bolts or they can't tighten down. One complaint......Goodyears seem to be wearing down to fast. OEM tires usually are inferior.
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Best $20K SUV on the Market. Nothing comes close
S. A. Leonard, 01/21/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Best $20K SUV on the Market. Nothing comes close in this price range. Classic Jeep style. Remember when all Jeep models had round headlamps. The Wrangler and Patriot are the only models left true to the brand.
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Can't get out of it's own way!
Jazz, 04/02/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
When driving on highway it feels like it needs to shift into another gear. Acceleration is horrible. Very noisy. Will update after having it checked out.
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Happy with a Nice Ride...
Tom, 08/31/2019
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2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The "experts" are right about one thing- make sure you get the 2.4L engine w/6 speed automatic transmission and avoid the 2.0 with the CVT. I notice the overall average rating is 3.8.... ….but the average rating for those with the larger engine is 4.2. Those with the smaller engine- 3.2. Big difference. Update 9/3/21: Still going strong. No problems, no repairs.
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Love JEEP! I have owned 3 JEEP SUV s in 12 years.
Tony Jimenez, 10/21/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Despite of what some people say negatively about JEEPS... in my opinion (JEEP) It is one of the best built vehicles that is made America today. I have owned Ford, Chevy, Mazda and Pontiac, (all American made vehicles) ALL BAD EXPERIENCES. (JEEP) in the other hand, without a doubt has being the best SUV s vehicles I have ever owned 'till today. My first brand new JEEP i bought, is a "2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo" still own it, still running strong and like a charm. With very little mechanical issues, "if any?" My second brand new SUV I bought, is a "2006 Jeep Commander" still own it, and has no relative major issues to complain about. Both Jeeps I have bought in 10-16 years, have out performed any other American made vehicles that I owned in the past. Every non Jeep vehicle I have ever owned, gave me lots of trouble after reaching the 50,000k mile range. The two Jeeps I own, both have over 170K miles on them, and they are still running very strong. My newest addition to my JEEP collection is the 2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition SUV. I have just acquired it from Gray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of the Poconos in Stroudsburg, PA. And so far; I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS VEHICLE. It has all the bells and whistles I ever wanted, and more. ((And Sure! When Compared to my '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, or my '06 Jeep Commander, it is in another lesser power category. It is not in the same league "I do admit". But. It is by far the best vehicle, when compared to any other brand new vehicle of its class and price range. I personally will continue to stand behind JEEP; as long the vehicles I come to own from Jeep "continue to perform as my good as my first two have done so far. My honest advice to anyone considering in purchasing a new vehicle... Try Jeep first before considering any other vehicles. Jeep is a good brand, they continue to make, and have made some of America's toughest and most reliable vehicles for decades.
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DJ Ambrose, 05/21/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport to replace my 2010 Patriot Sport that I totaled in an accident (my 1st in 37 years of driving) The 2010 held up surprisingly well in the accident and I was not injured; and since I was so happy with the 2010 overall, I decided to replace it with a new Patriot. I upgraded a little, going with the automatic 6-speed transmission, but other than that and the fact that the 2016 clearly has more ground clearance than did the 2010 (which I thought had poor ground clearance) It feels about the same driving and comfort wise. The bottom line with me though is that is that I was able to get BOTH the 2010, and the 2016 for under 20k dollars. And these days, a 4WD vehicle at that price is pretty rare. If the new one is anything like the old one - which only had one minor warranty-covered repair in six years of ownership - I may wind up writing another review someday when I buy what will then be my third Patriot
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TRANSMISSION ACTING UP 3RD & 4TH PLUG FOOL OUT
Britt, 10/09/2019
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Hi I have a 2016 Jeep Patriot and when I first bought it I noticed it was a little sluggish getting up to speed and I then it started acting like the transmission was slipping so I took it to every dealer around every car repair shop nothing pulled up on the Diagnostics and as they were getting ready to drop the transmission an old wise woman called me and no doubt didn't sound reasonable but we tried it she said to try and change the third and fourth plug they always file out and I thought we got to be kidding me but exactly what it was the third and fourth spark plug fouled out and it does that often like at least every six months maybe more... I have shared this in person with a few people that were having trouble with they're JEEP Patriots also not always the same here but it was the same thing FOR THEM the third or fourth SPARK PLUG Fouled out
I'm in love
Katy, 02/18/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Went to the Dodge Jeep and Chrysler dealership today not knowing what I was wanting but after test driving the 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport I'm in love with this car it is everything that I've been looking for all in one it is a great car and soon I will be going back and putting a down payment on this car never owned a jeep ever in my life always been in love with Dodge and it handles just like a Dodge acceleration is great interior is comfortable room is perfect the car is just gorgeous I recommend this car all the way especially if you have small kids the dealer today he will help me to put my 3 car seats in the back with my kids and my mother and we still have room so if you're looking to buy this car go for it!
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Disappointed
Richard Hendrix, 09/30/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
My new 2016 Jeep Latitude came with a rough idle when stopped and squeaky brakes. The dealer says this is normal for this model and nothing can be done. It is not what I expect in a new vehicle. I have owned many new cars in my lifetime and I have never experienced these problems on any other vehicle. When I complain to then service manager he basically just shrugs.
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139,000
Bill, 01/04/2017
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2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my jeep over 6yrs it has 139,000 miles only major repairs have been front suspension work. Runs like a charm and is so versatile. It is great in rain and snow. If Jeep still made them when this one dies I would definitely buy another one
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Great Entry Level Jeep
Nick Jennings, 05/26/2019
updated 12/06/2019
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I always wanted a Jeep since as long as I could remember. I’m now 35 and a proud owner of a Jeep Patriot. Coming from a family where multiple people owned Jeep’s some would say I was destined to own one myself. I have always heard nothing but good things about Jeep’s. I just never could afford the cost of one, until now. I first seen the Patriot on a local car lot and immediately was taken back to my childhood days of seeing almost this same design and loving it. Of course, the Wrangler is what I throughly enjoyed the look of but I know with my current situation, I needed a more family friendly Jeep that wouldn’t break the bank. I took the Patriot for a test drive and immediately understood why Patriot owners love it. The Jeep feeling is there, comfort, ride height, roomy, storage space, that rugged but luxury look on the interior. So much can be said of a Jeep but I don’t have the time. When I hop into my Patriot and head out, wether to work or play, I know my Patriot has me covered. With the power of the 2.4L engine coupled with a 6spd Auto transmission and a perfect body, the Patriot is a baby beast. I’m glad I decided to go this route, entry level Patriot feels, looks, and rides like it should be a mid level Jeep. Adding on the proper tires for all terrain and the Patriot is ready to handle anything. This baby hugs the road, taking curves with no issues even at speeds of 65mph. For the size of the interior I expected some time for the inside to warm up, I was wrong, only takes about 2mins and everyone is comfortably warm. The same goes for the air conditioning as well. The factory speakers are wonderful and the stereo can push the speakers with ease. The Patriot has a very responsive steering wheel as well. Braking is done easily and smoothly. All the instruments are easy to read and have that Jeep quality. Recently went on a long trip and I made it 375miles on a full tank. That’s pretty darn good for an SUV. Towing capacity is on par for an in-line 4 cylinder and I never once felt the Patriot faulter at all while towing. It almost felt as though I wasn’t towing anything. Night time driving is great with the bright headlights and even better when the brights are on, having fog lamps is a huge plus. If you are on the fence as to wether or not you want a Jeep, or you just want to spend little on a Jeep. Then the Patriot is definitely the way to go. One more thing, the modifications that you can do are limitless. Coming back after owning this Patriot for half a year and still going strong. I love this Jeep! She has gotten me through everything from floods to off-road.
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Fun! Fun! Fun!
Pete, 02/01/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the most FUN vehicle to drive.....I SPECIAL ORDERED Mine with the Freedom drive 2 "off road " package, CVT automatic trans, and Air Conditioning! .......Otherwise NO Electric.......Windows, seats, door locks, Navigation......Just The Basics that come with the Jeep....., Like,,,,, am/fm, cd, sirrius radio, intermittent wipers, Manually adjustable drivers seat (up,down,forward,back,tilt,recline) bluetooth ,rear wiper, cruise control, usb, Folding rear seats,Full size spare tire (a REAL TIRE) ......STEEL Underbody skid plates (not plastic like everyone else), Tow hooks FRONT and REAR, Roof Rack, And a real 4X4!....for Under $18K......PLUS 24 MPG! What a Joy to drive! It Handles Great, very nimble, Wet traction is Very good, Cargo space is REAL NICE for a Compact SUV, OFF ROAD or in mud, snow , sand it has been fantastic! I have 4 other vehicles, 2 of which are AWD ( competitor)..... Much more expensive , loaded with the electronic wizardry, and DOWN RIGHT BORING TO DRIVE! The Patriot Is The Most FUN ......If it only had MORE POWER.....it has 172 Horses.........I'm a guy.....what did you expect!
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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 3 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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It's a Jeep... I hope.
A. PEARSON , 03/05/2020
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4l 6-speed automatic to replace a 2015 Hyundai Elantra Sport that was threatening to turn into a money pit after only 1 1/2 years of ownership. Since our trip to Mexico last summer we had been thinking about an SUV type vehicle that we could potentially drive to Mexico. Mexican roads and streets demand a vehicle with high clearance and we wanted to carrying/storage capability of an SUV for long trips. We found a certified pre owned Jeep Patriot. We'd also looked at a used Toyota Rav4, but it was $5K more with nearly 80K miles on it. As the owner of a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, I was bit skeptical about the FWD, 4-cylinder configuration of the Patriot. I would have preferred the AWD/4X4 model, but didn't want to drive a long distance and deal with all the big city dealerships to find one. The 2016 Jeep Patriot comes in two engine/transmission configurations, the 2.0l with the CVT and the 2.4l and 6-speed auto. After researching the make/model it was clear that reviewers and owners alike prefer the 2.4l and 6-speed auto. I also discovered that the Patriot was discontinued after the 2017 model year (good negotiating point). I suspect they are not the same transmission, but I have the 6-speed auto in my Wrangler and it's been great. The local CDJR dealer had 3 Patriots on the lot, but two of them had the CVT which everyone seems to agree is more prone to malfunction and costly repair, noisier, and robs the already small 2.0l of much needed power. That and they were priced in the $13K range. The one we got was $11,500 which was a the low end of all price estimates (Edmunds.com, KBB, Nada.com, Cars.com, and USAA). From what I could see the Patriot we got was priced lower because it didn't have some of the options the others did, that and it had about 20K more miles. Long story short, it was fairly priced. Initial impressions are that the Patriot is straightforward and although nicely equipped (ours has the touchscreen bluetooth radio with XM capability, power windows and locks, but the rest is pretty basic which is just fine. No fancy nav unit to break only to find out it will cost a small fortune to fix like the Hyundai Elantra we traded. Visibility out of the Patriot is good and the SUV platform means you are up higher and have a better view of the road, which is good for my wife who is short. Headroom is plentiful which is also nice. Seats are comfortable front and rear, which was a surprise. The rear seat of the Wrangler is not very good especially for adults and longer trips. The engine seems to have plenty of power and the transmission shifts easily and never seems to lug down. Look, I get it, a 4-cylinder, front wheel drive anything is not going to be an off road monster, but that's not the purpose of this vehicle. In reality it is NOT a "Jeep" in the traditional sense. However, I saw many reviews complimenting Patriots abilities to handle winter weather, snow etc. And for that I imagine this is true, although in Texas I doubt we will ever be able to test the hypothesis... Still, I hope that the Patriot will be a "Jeep" like my Wrangler in one respect, that it will perform as it was designed to do, straightforwardly and without hesitation and just maybe a little rugger Jeep DNA built in somewhere. I feel I've been very fortunate with my Wrangler, not having had ANY issues apart from one airbag recall. And it is my wish that the Patriot will reflect the Jeep heritage in terms of quality, capability, and value. After all it's a Jeep... I hope.
A high end golf cart
Daniel, 10/29/2018
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle for a month now and totally regret it. Will be trading this vehicle next month regardless of what I'll lose. Let's start with the gas mileage, I've had better gas mileage on a hummer H3 and my pickup than this thing. On a full tank, i'm getting about 260-270 miles which is about 19mpg on the hwy. The specs state 23 city and 30hwy but far from it. In terms of power, it's non existent. Don't try passing anyone on the highway. Pedal to the floor and it doesn't go anywhere but you'll lose a quarter tank of gas on the attempt. Handling is good and visibility but very basic interior. Road noise is loud and engine sounds like a lawn mower. As you can tell, I hate the vehicle and I've owned many but just saving you from making the same mistake I've made.
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Great Jeep
Jaclyn, 07/16/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love this jeep I'd had a liberty in the past and hated it swore I'd never get a jeep again but I got the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4x4 latitude and love it overall gas mileage kind of sucks and rear breaks squeal when breaking in reverse something I need to have looked at sooner than later by have heard it's normal on these idk but this has restore my faith in jeep again I've gone on many adventures in it and it's always fun and does really well no matter what I seem to drive through gravel snow puddles mud anything where I live I climb a lot of miles untains as well and it's never let me down
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Within a month I wanted to return it
Kay, 11/10/2018
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Between mechanical issues, crap Bluetooth, and fulty seatbelts, my lease can't end quick enough. My locks wouldn't unlock from the inside when pressing the button so my kids in the back couldn't get out. I just have to pull my seat belt a little bit forward to take the buckle up light to shut off. Don't even need to buckle in. The Bluetooth never connects (even with different phones) the display message randomly changes to Spanish. Gas guzzler and doesn't speed up very quickly. Overall unless your over older and don't drive anywhere I wouldn't recommend it.
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I don't get the Jeep thing
Charles A., 11/05/2016
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I got this 2016 Jeep patriot as an unwanted upgrade at enterprise. I wanted something that got good gas mileage and they had no cars. I was told this this would but it consistently got only 21 MPG. Soooo where to start, the engine sounds like an angry sewing machine, and it doesn't do much to the motivate the CVT that has trouble changing gear. It idled rough... It had 5341 miles it should run great I would think. It rides like a truck, rough and bouncy, and there is tons of oversteer. The front seats lack lumbar support, they are manual with minimal adjustability. The radio made a terrible high pitched noise when I plugged in my phone into aux and it was plugged into the outlet. The door sills are high and I smack my feet on it getting in and out. There is no visibility out of the back windows unless you lay the rear seat down, the roof line gives poor visibility out of the rest. I've driven jeeps I like and lots of other SUVs that were great, but this has to be the worst. There was nothing that stood out as good beyond the braking performance.
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Back Glass
Ray Treadway, 04/29/2018
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I Like My 2016 Patriot The Only Problem I Have Is Seeing Out The Back Glass They Should Have Made It Larger. Ray
Great all-arounder
Groovyphotog, 05/07/2017
2016 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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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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