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A Tough Little Jeep
Jerry, 04/10/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
52 of 52 people found this review helpful
We have owned the Patriot for over a year. Having last owned a Grand Cherokee, the Patriot does not ride as smooth or quiet, but it is satisfactory. Handling and braking are superb. The 2.4 liter has plenty of power for passing. Mileage is consistently around 26 mpg. Being FWD/4X4 makes for great traction on snow and ice in the mountains where live (elevation 3,000'). Our big dogs fit comfortably in the back. We are about to endeavor in full-time motor home travel with the Patriot as a "toad". At 3,600# it is just right for towing on a dolly and should give us great service for all climates and terrain. The six speed/manual transmission allows for downshifting on mountain roads without excessive braking as the "flat-landers" tend to do. So far, no issues to complain about. For the money, the Patriot is a good buy.
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Holding up better than expected (touch wood)
Christy Oslund, 01/11/2017
updated 07/12/2021
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 65 people found this review helpful
Update 2: 4 years with this 6 year old Jeep (it is a 2015, not 2017). We took the Jeep out to camp this summer with my parents, who are older. Their more comfortable, easier to get in and out of imported van has been having mechanical door problems (the model is noted for this we've since learned.) Jeep remains less comfortable, more reliable. Unhappy that Jeep has stopped production on the Patriot because it was their most reliable vehicle. Update 1: I've now had this Jeep several years. Bought during a winter where we regularly received 6 inches overnight and plow trucks were leaving my former car stuck in my driveway every morning. The Jeep has handled these conditions admirably; under the worst conditions the 4 wheel drive adds an element of grip and helps get up and down steep, poorly cleared streets. I've always driven 'practical' vs. plush vehicles, so from my point of view, this is a comfortable vehicle to drive. My first with heated, leather seats and honestly - I love them. So why not a 5 star rating? The driver's door often creaks on opening and I do have some concerns about how this will hold up long term. My need to get over rough roads and living with extreme winters though, made the clearance and 4 wheel capacity of the Jeep more important. Sure, if I was going to spend at least another ten to twenty thousand, I could buy a vehicle that was equally good on rough roads and more likely to hold up better over time. I'd rather spend a lot less up front, and re-evaluate my needs in four or five years, by which time car technology will have taken a few more steps.
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2nd Patriot, even better than the first!
Banjo, 06/05/2017
updated 12/12/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 65 people found this review helpful
This is my second Patriot, after owning a FWD 2012 Altitude Ed. with the CVT. I can definitely say the 6spd unit is an improvement in every way. Worth every penny getting a 4x4 over a FWD. Gas mileage is only slightly less, but I drive mostly highway so I barely notice a diff at all. It may not be the quietest on the hwy, but I don't think it is all that much louder than my Acura trade-in was. Rides very well on city streets with the Goodyear Wranglers, especially given the ohio road conditions. Uconnect is pretty basic, but gets the job done. There is something to be said for no distracting screens in a car these days. I test drove this back to back with the new renegade expecting the renegade to crush it, but I actually much preferred the look and feel of the Pat. Looking forward to many more years of enjoyment. The Sport SE package has every thing I wanted, and nothing I didn't - perfect bang for your buck. Out the door for under 20k on a brand new Jeep 4x4 is too good to pass up. **6 month update** Still loving my Pat. I have put over 12k on it since June and have had zero issues. Decent highway cruiser, and averaging about 26 mpg with my mostly highway commute. Has survived a couple big ikea trips and can haul most anything in the back. Forgot how comfortable the front seats were, and the storage nooks are great for phone/wallet etc. Definitely recommend upgrading the headlight bulbs and speakers, but both of those take about 15 minutes to do, super simple. Looking forward to many more miles and having some fun in the snow this winter.
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It's a Jeep
mpearson, 05/11/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
The main criticism I see from professional reviews is the outdated styling and recommend the more updated Jeep Renegade. If you don't like the more old-school boxy Jeep look and you prefer something that looks like a high top gym shoe, then get the Renegade ;-) . Otherwise, I love the straight-forward basic look, function, and feel. As much as I love having all the fancy bells and whistles on a SUV, I just see as more stuff to break further down the road. I haven't had the vehicle for that long so I can't comment on it's reliability just yet. I do recommend the 2.4L engine over the 2.0L for a that little extra oomph. Patriots/Compasses don't have the greatest acceleration. Not bad but not great. This is supposed to be the last year for the Patriot. If that's true, dealerships will probably be offering nice discounts to clear out their remaining stock.
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It's a Jeep!
John Ontko, 10/31/2017
updated 11/15/2022
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
It's no Lexis, Infinity, Audi or Mercedes SUV. It may not be as sophisticated, but it is a solid 4WD SUV with room for your stuff and sufficient power for normal driving with the 2.4 liter engine and the 6 speed transmission. I did drive the 2 liter model some months ago and found it to be inadequate. Visibility is very good. The seats are comfortable enough and the controls are conveniently located. The fit and finish is good, but the materials could be a better grade, but acceptable for the price point. The ride is a little stiff and breaking is good. It handles well in wet conditions and snow. It seems to be well balanced. The gas mileage is not the best and the gas tank capacity is only 13.6 gallons. The UCONNECT SYSTEM is adequate, but the instructions for set-up are no so good. I have owned the vehicle for eight months and have not needed to take it back to the dealer for any warranty issues. I have taken the Patriot on 2 road trips from Maryland to Florida and to upstate New York. It may not have the "snob" appeal of other SUVs, but it has proven to be a solid and dependable work horse. After 3 years of driving the Jeep I have no complaints and in my opinion it looks like a Jeep should look..
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I wanted a rugged SUV.. jeep was the best choice
Joe, 03/10/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
I hunt and fish and wanted a SUV that would get me into some places that were hard to access. The Patriot does every thing I ask of it. And The purchase price saved me almost $6000! I have over 12,000 trouble free miles so far, I couldn't be happier with my choice.
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R.L.Faverty, 08/15/2017
updated 07/12/2019
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Our family has owned and driven jeeps since 1970 starting with the Grand Wagoneer, we love them. All have had a complete low range gearing. My previous jeep was a Cherokee bought in 1984. As I consulted to the minerals exploration industry and mining it got heavy use and the low range came in handy as it did in the previous models. I have drive manual vehicles since 1962 and was dismayed with the current jeep transmission choices. I wanted a full manual Jeep transmission like the Cherokee had, but my choices there were limited glitzy model or a Wrangler. At my age the Patriot was the best fit for my budget and all I could get was 4x4 Sport model with five gear manual as I like crank windows and no central lock, The 4x4 manual lacks a true low range, but when you lock the four wheel in it seems to compensate a bit for this limitation as was describe by the technicians at the Jeep dealer. The anti sway feature is remarkable on muddy wash board roads and where hydroplaning is occurring. I live in western Colorado and the aforementioned features combined with the 2.4L engine is remarkable. Also, I bought the Patriot for its plane jeep look. I like to scramble old mining roads etc and the glitzy models just would not fit as I would not want to scratch and dent such a fancy vehicle. I am a large, very large man, and this vehicle is roomy front and rear for me. On the freeway gas mileage is about 30-31mpg using cruise control at 60-65mph. Lots of power to spare and shifting is smooth and easy, and the stick is well positioned. I have encountered complaints by other owners regarding power, but when I ride with them the problem is that they are poor drivers and do not know when to shift up or down in an appropriate manner. I was raised on stick shift in San Francisco where I drove a delivery truck with 3 on the column manual shift for my father. I also spent a life time in the western states working on remote off-road projects. Jeeps, Ford and Dodge 4x4 trucks were a must, knowing how to drive a stick shift properly makes all the difference in evaluating a four wheel drive's performance. This 4x4 Patriot does well in most conditions, except for rock hopping. Dirt roads used for hunting, fishing and logging are taken at ease by this Jeep. I have watched videos of new car owners getting hung up on well graded trails like the Switzerland Trail west of Boulder CO, they're clear examples of overly cautious inept drivers, who by the way had got of the trail, which is a well graded railway track. I have driven this trail in my rear axle drive Econoline Ford and my front wheel drive VW Eurovan and not gotten hung up. This little Jeep lacks two thing of importance and that is under body shielding and a much lower first gear. My front wheel drive VW Eurovan has far superior shielding, and a much lower first gear. That said I still like the Patriot and I bought it because I enjoy driving manual shift cars. Lacking a low range this Patriot should have had a much lower first gear, I find it troubling as to why a manual shift Jeep lacks a really low first gear. Jeep is missing a their market place, it is a brand the people bought for rugged reliability and true 4x4 plus low range lugging power. People buy the Jeep name and take them off graded trails because that is what they imagine they have, all jeeps should be trail rated and tested as such. They should leave the soccer mom models for Chrysler to make and dump the flimsy plastic under body shielding, my daughter broke it in just snow going christmas tree hunting.
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Solid Performer
Al Poplawsky, 04/08/2017
updated 10/21/2024
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
42 of 45 people found this review helpful
All the professional reviewers trash this car but most of them must not have bothered to drive it. I got the manual transmission for the better fuel economy and it got 25 mpg on the first tank with half highway and half small town driving. Not bad for AWD - beats the old Subaru that died after only 160k miles hands down. Here in the Northwest everyone drives Subarus, I call this the Subaru alternative. Fit and finish both inside and out are excellent. Very solid feeling on the highway - feels like a much larger vehicle, yet very maneuverable in the city. Wind noise is minimal, you do hear the 4 cylinder a little when you put it through its paces, stock tires are terribly noisy. These Goodyear tires rate near the bottom in every category at TireRack, Jeep must have gotten them for free! I got a car that listed at $24,500 for $19,100. It has all the features you need and expect in these times - plus a few - and was $5000-$10,000 less than a similarly equipped Toyota or Honda. A good value in my book! Professional reviewers say they are not reliable, but when I looked at the details for the 2015 it was below average or way below average for repairs in every category. My 6 foot teenager is amazed by the room in the rear seat, says its more than our Dakota crew cab! Not new and not sexy, but solid. After 7200 miles I have not had a single problem or item needing attention from the dealer. We have taken this AWD/4WD vehicle on the worst Idaho forest roads (5 mph) and it performed and handled beautifully! It does not have low range, but is geared low enough already with the manual transmission to have no problems with very low speed rough rocky roads. After one year and 13,000 miles, still not a single problem, and not been back to the dealer. It was totally awesome in the snow this last winter with studless snow tires. 25-26 mpg city or highway. I recently purchased a Chevrolet Spark EV for city driving so this one is strictly highway now. Very solid highway car in all conditions. Now at 19,000 miles and not a single issue - haven't been back to the dealer. MPG keeps getting better, recently got 30 on the highway. Easily fit the two kayaks on top and even got 28 mpg with them up there! Four years and 55,000 miles. Still a solid performer and no problems. This car is amazingly versatile, does great at 70mph on the interstate, does great on terrible 5-10mph forest roads, and does great on everything in between. All it needs is a traction battery and electric motor! At 78,000 miles still no problems or repairs. Still a very solid performer. Still great at 90K miles. No problems or repairs, just oil changes. Folks may not realize, but Chrysler figured out how to put the engine in sideways in a Jeep. Look how short the hood is. As a result this vehicle is over a foot shorter than a comparable Sub/Toy/Honda but has way more interior volume.
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Big bang for the buck
Stu, 04/17/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
My wife drives a Toyota Rav 4 which cost $10,000 more and this is a better vehicle---Nothing fancy-- Jeep more comfortable --Jeep faster acelleration ---better air conditioning-- We love this Jeep--Its the best value out there---Sure its Old school and it looks like a station wagon--Its like my old cherokee that they quit making in 2001--- after an 11 year run its been perfected---
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Last of the great American made Jeep SUV's !!!!
All American, 04/03/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
It's obvious that the corporate reviews for this vehicle are paid by competing auto manufacturers which is why they will not write it as high as it deserves! But if you own one or have driven one for a while you will know this is one of the best little suv's you will ever get. I have a 2010 which I used for my business that just turned over 290,000 miles and is still running fine with no major repairs! Matter fact it has served me so well that last year I bought a new 2017 Patriot High Altitude 4 x 4 and it has proven to be just as reliable. Bye 2017 came with a factory tow package and I have toad 2000 pounds with it back and forth through the mountains of Western North Carolina several times with no problem. I owned one of just about every vehicle made, trucks, vans and sport cars but I've never had a vehicle for this money that has given me as much pleasure to drive and that has been as dependable. If you have a patriot you know what I'm talking about, if you don't, you should get one and find out for yourself. They stop making the Patriot which is another ridiculous decision on the part of FCA like building their vehicles in Mexico , What a mistake. So 2017 is the last Model but if you shop around you might get lucky and find one. So don't pay any attention to reviews that are by publishers who can be biased for money. Instead, stop someone on the street that owns one and ask them what they think of the car. From all the reviews I read before I bought my second one I have found it to be the highest rated vehicle in the United States. And that's for a reason, because it is one of the most dependable and for the money you can't possibly go wrong.
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Great Jeep!
Thomas McCarty, 08/28/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is my first experience buying a Jeep, it is great! The vehicle handles great and is a great ride!
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Love my little Jeep.
Erik Parker, 04/21/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Got my car almost two weeks ago and since I bought my vehicle, I fell in love with it, its very easy to drive and easy to use for cargo!
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I DIG IT!
Ken G., 09/14/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just bought the 2017 High Altitude 4x4 2.4L used from a local dealership with 20,000 miles on it. Runs way better that I would have expected. Acceleration is great. Rides great, suspension is great as well. Interior is nice, leather was an upgrade from my previous vehicle. Even the u130 radio has Bluetooth steaming capability from you phone for music, you usually have to have a touchscreen setup in vehicle of this trim level........JEEP you did good on this one!!! Hands free works great. This vehicle works out perfectly for what I need it for. Jeep you surprised me with this little gem. The ride height I great and the fact that the wheel wells are big enough to put a taller tire on is awesome. WELL DONE!!!!!!!
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Not Worth It
Micah, 12/25/2022
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So I got a 2017 used Jeep Patriot. It was in really good condition and it was priced attractively so I took the plunge. Little did I know the troubles it would bring me, particularly in the snowy British Columbian winters. The vehicle's traction control is mediocre and does little to assist the vehicle. Its traction, even with good tires, is minimal at best. The problem is that the car is very light in the back so you will probably be slipping and sliding anywhere there is more than 6 inches of snow. The engine is sluggish. Acceleration is very slow. Cheap build quality. If you've had the pleasure of driving in a better SUV like a Honda or a Ford, and you compare those to the build quality of a Jeep Patriot 2017, it's obvious that Jeep cut a lot of corners. The vehicle just feels light and cheap compared to a Honda or a Ford or anything else. It has a very low centre, so don't take this vehicle off-roading. A foot of snow or ruts on a dirt road will immobilize the Jeep. However, some of the good things I can say are that it has no problem starting in the cold. It starts in -25 to -35C reliably. It has a fair bit of space in the back with foldable rear seats. The heat and AC system works better than any other vehicle I've tried; it kicks in very quickly. If you buy the standard drive, the clutch is very forgiving and smooth, very hard to stall. Final Verdict: Don't be fooled by the marketing. This is not a rugged off-roading vehicle. However, if you are a city commuter or someone that just needs a car that goes from point A to point B, take the plunge by all means. Just be warned that this vehicle does not function well in environments with low traction.
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Want Economy only?...
Jan Nelson, 03/21/2019
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The patriot served it's purpose. I wanted a cheap vehicle and that is precisely what I got. The dash is dangerously low. Something that I was concerned about from the beginning but figured as long as I don't wreck, no problem. I did wreck. It was a problem. However the wreck was a blessing in disguise. As soon as this was out of warrant I had a leaking rear axle. A leaking front axle. Problems with the bushings. I was still making payments on it when I got plowed by a F1500. A head-on would've killed me in this car. The wind noise is a problem, the engine sounds like one of those toy planes you'd wind up the propeller using a rubber band. The insurance cost on this is almost double what my new car is going to be. You are better off with a Crosstrek or other low priced SUV with more safety features.
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Sweating in Ohio
Kimberly Stewart-Kolibaba, 07/26/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
At higher speeds the cars Temp. guage overheats same as in 2011-14 years. After 4 visits to the purchased location they can never find a problem. Still un-resolved !!!
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Never Going Back!
Kimberly Korecky, 01/15/2019
updated 07/22/2019
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
What a bad ass car! The thing is a beast, I absolutely love my Jeep! I've had 6 different cars in my life before this one, and all of them were Chevy's. I'm never looking back. Jeep is my forever car! UPDATE : 07/22/19 Still loving my Jeep - It runs great. The 4x4 is incredible in that heavy Chicago snow storms. Runs smoothly during rain. Recently, had flooding in my neighborhood and it was nice not to have to worry about flooding my vehicle. I travel a lot - so taking this vehicle on the road you really get to open her up. I wouldn't race in this thing, but the performance is spectacular. I like this vehicle because I can still ride like I am in a Jeep, but have the luxury of driving a smooth running vehicle. Plenty of space for transporting, I actually got a 65 inch tv to fit in the trunk. The color is magnificent. I see a lot of people driving the Patriot's, so I am disappointed that this model is discontinued after my year. The Jeep brand will keep me coming back just because of the performance alone. Super reliable and comfortable. The only downfall with my travel is the gas prices - this is not a car that has the BEST gas mileage. It's a smaller gas tank than my last vehicle, but I can get a good 300 miles before the gas tank is empty. Overall, I really love the Patriot.
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Great ride. 2017
2017 Jeep Patriot., 12/10/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
2017 Last year build.
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Rebecca, 11/30/2016
2017 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
If you don't get the 4.2 motor I think you will not be happy. but if you do you will be very pleased and you can see my reviews its nice and I also have the 2017 45th anniversary.
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Nice car
Mike Troy, 05/17/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The only thing I replaced was the windsheild wipers
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Patriot Pride
Patriot Pride, 04/28/2020
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only day two for this used vehicle, but impressed with how it runs and looks.
What a disposable vehicle!
Char, 02/19/2023
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Other than the fuel mileage, manual transmission and basic non-computer controlled vehicle it's a piece of trash. Something is always breaking on it. My input shaft bearing has failed 3 times over the past 2 years. I've replaced both lower control arms, the rear subframe and rear wheel bearings, which are failing again. The windshield washer spray nozzles broke and it's starting to rust.
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On My Second Patriot!
Brett Barnes, 03/27/2023
2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a new 2016 mainly because I loved the VVT engine. Got hit in the front left fender by a full-sized pickup doing 65mph. Totaled, but my grandson and I were fine. Bought a 2017 High Altitude 4x4. Love it! 4x4 at any speed; heated leather seats (driver electric w/ lumbar support), good AM-FM, CD, Sat, Bluetooth stereo, sunroof, ac inverter! Now my wife wants to buy one, even though it would be at newest a 2017 model.
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Mark Traman, 04/09/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I noticed upon test drive that the rear seat belts were not locking, dealer said it would be fixed, so I bought it. Couple months later had to call 911 the seat belt retracted by itself and so much pressure it could not be released by the belt latch, it pulled my 8 year old autistic son out of his booster seat and belt went under his rib cage cutting him off from breathing, the rescue unit cut the belt to free my son. The dealership checked the belts and found they lock SOME TIME and sometimes not. Chrysler has assigned a case manager but the dealership warned me to get an attorney that their experience will be Chrysler will sweep this under the rug. I am in contact with a firm
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2008 Patriot OWNER to Date 2018 - still going 148K
Darlene W., 09/09/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2009 with 13k miles on it. just 300 miles before the warranty ran out the clutch went out. The dealer replaced it with 0 cost to me and it was a 2600.00 job! I have had no real issues at all since. I change the oil and go. Its not a 4x4 its a FWD stick shift so I get the traction I need in the snow with more control (at least I feel that way and it works for me). I have to say that the mileage is still 30 hwy and I visit the pump 1.5 time avg a week with an avg fill up at $26.00. The jeep has room to store and move stuff. The opening is wider then most I have looked at in its size comparison. I have been happy with it but tired of the stick shift at my age :) The only two things I would say I have a problem with and they one is a big deal, this jeep does not handle wind well at all I figure due to the boxy build and you feel you have to grip the wheel. Also, I would never drive on jeep factory tires they are the worst! I invested in great all weather and always have my snow tires in the winter this makes the world of difference on any car !!! I am seeking a heavy car on the road now that I drive and average of 10+ hrs for work a week but this patriot I will not trade I am keeping t as secondary....200k miles here I come :)
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0 to 60 in five minutes or more
Miki, 06/29/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Do NOT buy this car because of the CVT, you will hate it. What a dog. The brakes also squeak sometimes which I read is a common problem that they can't do anything about. I bought this car 6 months ago and can't wait to unload it.
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Piece of Junk
Centa, 10/02/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 25 people found this review helpful
Bad on gas, windows/doors/automatic starter does not work often with remote, dash board blinks off/on, clock resets everytime it's started, acceleration is slow, brakes squeak since 200 miles sometimes and watranty is only for 1 year.....Everytime vehicle is taken in for service, they say everything is good, we can't find anything wrong. It's at dealership for service again and rep notice all of complaints. The truck is a lemon, no doubt.
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Fooled!
Jamie, 05/10/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 18 people found this review helpful
If your looking for a suv thats somewhat good on gas by pass this one! The outside of them are nice & the Bluetooth inside is good. Its a cheap made gas guzzler!
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Don't knock it till you own it.
Caron Fagan, 01/27/2023
2017 Jeep Patriot High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a fan of the moon roof heated seats silver shiny trim on the inside and out. It definitely has park on the beach stamped on it. Open up the back in the large speakers can provide the sound you can vibe to during a tailgate event. Trunk isn't that big but I can fit three large suit cases. I love the easy to clean leather seats they compete well next to luxury compact SUVs. The speed of the jeep is slow but who cares when you're sitting on top of the jeep with your feet dangling inside the moon roof enjoying the salt life at the beach.
Worst rental I've ever had
Compcond, 05/19/2017
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 23 people found this review helpful
I purchased a '97 Audi A4 new and owned it for 5 years so I know rental cars. I had everything from a Buick LeSabre to Geo Metros and everything in between (lots of Taurus's) and never returned a car early. My car was totaled last week (not my fault) so I needed to rent a car. I had a Camry for almost a week but it sounded like something was going to fall out of the front end so I swapped it last night for this Jeep. I went back first thing this morning and swapped that out for a Hyundai. I have never felt "not safe" driving a car until this Jeep. Forget the interior that seems more cheaply built than the aforementioned Geo Metro, the stereo that can't cost FCA more than $15 including all the speakers, or the rear mirror that you have to be a monkey to reach, but I have never driven a car with worse torque steer in my life. I drive like a little old lady and I kept finding myself heading toward a parked car every time I touched the gas. This Jeep would be an embarassment in 1980. How can a 2017 be this horrid?
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Leaky!!!!!
USED TO BE INTO JEEPS, 08/28/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2011. I have needed to replace the front lower control arms the front passenger "half shaft" the front wheel bearings, need to replace the passenger side one again. >>>>>rain storms<<<<< water pours!!!! Yes pours in through the front top inside ceiling lights onto the dash and the light just behind the front seats. The ceiling fabric gets soaked!!!! This is a common issue with this jeep. I wouldn't dare use the 4x4 for anything but use on a snowy road with this fragile pipsqueak . Nothing i would consider a real jeep. Chrysler is the wal-mart of car makers. Cheap!
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Burned after only 15k miles
Michelle Barton, 04/06/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot 75th Anniversary Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 15 people found this review helpful
Do not purchase thid vechile i bought one had only 15k miles and it burned up. Jeep would not even talk to me on the phone about it and bacically said sorry but ran fine when it left our manufacturing facility. after investigation it was found started in dash and since dash is full of mag it was had to put out cause water made it hotter. DO NOT BUY THESE VEC OR U WILL THROW AWAY YOUR MONEY. if my family would been in Jeep when fire started they wld have died before getting out with it burning up so fast.
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So glad I didn't buy this
Gary, 10/27/2016
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 53 people found this review helpful
To be direct about this, I looked at the sticker price. I rented one for a week and now can honestly say, even with a low sticker price, it is very much over priced. It reminds me of the one time I drove a Yugo, which was 5 minutes I will never forget.
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Jeep gang
Eidy, 10/12/2020
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love everything about it. Spacious, good on gas, and rides soo smooth
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Meh!! A Gas Guzzler and a So-So Ride
Ty, 08/28/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have this as a rental and think the truck is below what would be deemed as average in 2018. The windshield is a bit small and the rear-view mirror is a bit of distraction in the field of vision. Being a fan of SUV's, I would only buy it if the deal is right, but I would pass on it for a Highlander, Santa Fe, or Pilot.
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Thankful it is a Rental
Elizabeth, 05/18/2018
2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 8 people found this review helpful
Let see what stinks about this Jeep:acceleration braking handling engine shifting mirrors oh those mirrors Headlight control maneuverability handling in rain I guess I need to stop before I go push it off a cliff.I was given this for a rental while my baby is being repaired, hit while parked. Every day I say I want to swap it and it has been a month. This is by far the worst car I have ever driven. Two glorious experiences amongst the bunch I had. I somehow must have hit the lose wobbly headlight stick and unbeknownst to me lights out. I am driving along and thinking why is everyone signaling me? After a carfull of wild kids chased me scaring the daylight out of me or headlight out I should say. I finally figured it out. Other fun time was infront of cop I had to brake a tad hard and the brakes were unhappy with me and screeched and jerked the Jeep in six directions before stopping. I was sure the cop would come after me for driving unsafe vehicle. Did I mention those mirrors? Just do n't trust them they are not there for you. It looks safe, objects truly are not were they really are in this case. I always wondered what it meant on mirrors. Object are closer then.... yes they are.Now I know.One plus is the a/c. The vents are great they spin all directions. So avoid this car unless you want to throw away your money,better to buy a scooter.
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