Jeep Patriot - History, Major Flaws, & Why It Got Cancelled! (2007-2017) 

@@coreypimper Lots of owners talk of front suspension components wearing out prematurely, roof leaks, ecu/electrical gremlins and transmission issues. How about you?

Ive owned many XJ's and now have 2 Patriots. Love the looks of both as well, but I pretty much dont need an XJ where i live anymore. I do miss the power of the straight 6, damn things were awesome, and 4 wheeling in an XJ is the best for trails. I do love my Patriots for highway driving and zipping around the city.

I have a 2011 and it’s been perfect from driving in Hurricane conditions to Search and Rescue!

It’s terrible

I literally just saw and old school cherokee and thought the same thing and I was in love with them Proud of my new Jeep Patriot I got yesterday

I believe it has a much better look! I agree.

I prefer the Patriot over the Renegade, the Liberty, the Compass and the new Cherokee, combined.

@@ragnocroft definitely

Ditto - it looks more like a Jeep than any of the rest

It was at least a Daimler product, not truly a Fiat.

your mechanic hates you , or loves you depending on how hard they wanna work . any part you can name is hard to get at .

I just purchased a 2016 high altitude version from a family member. Driving from NH to OH, only complaint are the noisy tires on it. If you don't mind sharing, what brand/type tires work best for you? I will have practically no off road conditions and minimal snow, more likely icey wintry conditions. Thanks for and suggestions!

I put on Firestone Weathergrip 215/70R16 on my 2017 Jeep Patriot and like them.

Exactly mate, just wish it was better built and have more power as well.

I just scooped up my first in 2022. swapped a fwd Nissan Rogue for it. It's black and its looks pretty slick. It's probably the nicest looking vehicle I have ever owned outside of a Black Dodge Challenger GT. The Jeep Patriot is the perfectly designed SUV!! It has no technology and I don't even care!

Agree

I agree. Compass are so ugly. I like the boxy look of Patriot

Agree. I would buy a revamped one. I have had 2. Loved both.

Yes I agree

Sell junk so make more money on repair replacement

143k on my cvt with regular fluid changes and extra trans cooler.

135k on mine and only changed oil, tires, brake pads and sparking plugs

Got a 2010 Manual for $4,000 AUD back in 2017...Never missed a beat, 260,000 km done (161,000 miles for the Yanks)...cheap on petrol, cheap to insure, plenty of room...brilliant car for what I paid.

Same, just scooped up a black 4x4 2.4l automatic and it runs like a dream. It's got to be one of the best looking SUVs ever created.

i have a 2011 and just pushed 110,000 today. Most of the recent miles are from door dash.

Same. Never had any issues

Same here, over 100K and only repair has been a bad radiator cap.

Same. It is a rebuilt title 132000. Still just fine

the only thing i dont like is how easy the steering wheel turns but thats just me personally

Same

I bought a 2011 used 3 yrs ago and love it

I've had issues with my 2015 but I still love it

@@mikebennett6421 How many miles were on it when you bought the 2011?? Looking at one for my 19 year old son he wants really bad and it has 91,000 on it now.

@@chadfletcher5040 Mine had about 120k on it when I Bought it, around 180k now. Ive had a couple issues with it. had to replace both front lower control arms, and a cam position sensor. it's the 4x4 Latitude package. I live in Oklahoma and after this recent snow storm it handled the conditions like a champ. Mind you it was 10 inches of snow something rarely seen around here.

@@mikebennett6421 Lol, yeah here in Michigan we are used to the snow! Glad to hear for you, I think we will pull the trigger on it... It’s gets pretty hot down there right, have you had issues with trans on hot days or long trips on highway? Do you regularly flush the trans fluid? Thanks for the response man!!

Nicely put brother.

Any problems with it?

The only issue I had was the crank shaft position sensor but other then that just wear an tear

@@madstan8948 I have a 2015 2.4l 4x4...VERY STRONG for a 4cyl lol. I have crawled and drove through soft sand here in AZ WITHOUT ever needed the 4x4. It's not a high/lo 4x4 just a button. I am 7yrs in at roughly 150,160K miles and I am now having a No start issue after cranking..currently trying to figure it out..I've seen a handful of reasons from the starter..to dead security "anti theft" relay to wires near the front driver wheel were corroded. I also saw a video of a key who his only key fob the chip inside was bad and it arms the security and will start but shut off within a second because it can't find the key chip. I installed a Hitch on mine and a after market rack from bass pro because I kayak fish. The other small issue I had is changing the HEADLIGHTS to LED...the computer in my jeep even with professional LED kit causes the LED's to strobe. I replaced the Fog lights to LED for cheap and with ease with some china knock off LEDs from amazon. I have had them 5yrs no issues. The only other thing i'll say is I have heard Jeeps in general run hot..but I find my Jeeps engine compartment is insanely hot and some of the wiring and padding has slighting started melting. I asked other jeep patriot owners around where I live and they said theirs is scary hot as well. I haven't found anything for a reason why or if its safe.

@@madstan8948 I wish they had a 6cyl ...tbh.

@@madstan8948 OH!!! I almost forgot...My Catalytic converter is shot. Dead. Died at 130K Miles but I live in a area where I don't need to pass emissions so I am slowing saving up as it is not a cheap fix. But even given that my jeep has been good to be I have hundreds of trips all over Arizona and I have never been left on the side of the road or had to tow. I am hard on the jeep as well, I kayak fish and I'm always off road somewhere trying to reach a hard to get to body of water. I picked the Jeep for a daily driver and to be able to get out and do stuff WHILE staying in my budget.

Hope you enjoy it brother

All I gotta say is get ready to drop thousands of dollars on it just to repair it

@@vontavianbrown7551 every car is like that if not treated well. I own 1 and used it 24/7. I use it to get to work during the nights, by day its used by my sister. The jeep does its job very well. No issues as of late

Night Fl4ash I’ve babied the thing but the cvt transmission is shit I got the fluid flushed and everything but still had problems plus I had roof leaks too along with suspension issues

I have a '17 latitude w/ 110k miles and a '08 sport w/175k miles. New plugs, breaks, and a few inexpensive front end parts is all ive done. The '08 has the CVT and the '17 has the auto6. Actually the CVT is still smoother. I would recommend you buy the newest possible because the quality definitely went up

I got a 2015 Latitude last year and I love it.

Yep you got it brother.

You nailed it, having a TON of issues with the touch controls and screens all over my Ford Fusion makes me appreciate the Patriot I just picked up..simple, straight forward and just enough tech as you mentioned.. an inexpensive 4x4 SUV is hard to find and the Patriot is just a nice blend of just right

@@TheRandy3D I don't like the idea of all these big touch screens these days. As long as a vehicle has rear camera, gps, and a screen for important notifications about the vehicle, I'd be satisfied. All the tech being put into vehicles for the past 10+ years is what has caused vehicles to gain weight. My 63,200 mile 2005 Sentra 1.8 satisfies me as a practical car with enough room, comfort, good visibility, good gas mileage, and driver-friendly steering that has the perfect touch of stiffness with hardly any oversteer. Highway accelerating in a timely manner is the only thing it lacks.

So if I get one with manual that would be better right ? Thinking of getting one as a camper

​@chenwang5341 I like my manual but know it's terrible in snow. I use it for 3 seasons.

Have a similar experience. 15 high altitude 5 speed. It was -37F a few months back in New Hampshire and eveehthing was frozen solid. Hopped in my patriot, put the key to on for a few seconds then cranked it over. Thing started right up. Did it sound good? Not at all; still ran perfectly after warming up thought and crawled down those icy roads without a single issue. Amazing.

I have the same model 2016 in US with the six speed auto. Bought it new in 2016. Has 80,000 miles on it with no problems at all. Just your regular maintenance.

Thank u for the heads up on that package! High Altitude sounds great.

I bought a 2015 High Altitude last August. Slapped some winter tires on it in the fall, and boy, what a fun little vehicle!

I have 2016 Patriot Latitude, got her in 2016 with 16,000 miles on her. She has 44,000 miles on her now, I just love my Patty. She will more than most likely be my last vehicle I will ever have. As I am 62, retired and rarely ever travel. Also have 2003 Liberty Limited with 135,000 on her. Never any issues and I have to say, I love Libby the best. Will have both forever. Truly great vehicles.

I bought my 2016 High altitude with 12k on it. I now have 55k on it and sounds like a wheel bearing goin on it. Other than that I had to replace a wheel speed sensor. It's a nice little Jeep though

Did you ever have the P0700 code? Transmission Control System

Clearly, it's bulletproof too!

Do you know if these 2.4 engines are know for a tick to them ? Like a lifter noise

I also love my 5 speed, 2011. Absolutely amazing vehicle.

250k - that's good going 👍 Any issues in that time?

I’m thinking of getting a 2015 with 70k miles on it. I’ve been trying to avoid a car payment and a car that will need a lot of repairs since I drive A LOT. As someone who has had a patriot, would you advise me to get one.

@@luavery absolutely, have 2016 patriot latitude with 44,000 miles and 2003 Liberty Limited with 135,00 miles. They are wonderful vehicles. Will have them forever.

Same. Traded a silver fwd Nissan Rogue for a 4x4 Black Patriot. It's one of the best looking SUVs I swear

A friend of mine gave me a ride in his Jeep patriot, and fast forward to some months later, I'm looking to get one as well.

Love my 5 speed clutch 2016 80k miles absolutely love it

Given you any issues?

@@MrMyking2 85,000 miles and no problems. Service for oil changes, brakes and tune up, that's it.

@@81fresh14 My 2014 has a 5 speed gearbox with only 21,000 miles and the trans is shot. I think they had a bad run of these in 2014, as another person said his trans failed at 17,500 miles.

Got a 2010 Patriot (5 speed manual) in Australia for $4k AUD purchased in 2017.., has been an absolute dream with no issues at all. Has 240,000 kms on the clock. I think I got lucky i guess.

I just got a 2015 Latitude, what's the difference and is mine pretty good?

I have a 2015 2.4 L w/ the autostick. Man. It’s really fun to drive. I find myself driving manual all the time. It’s been a great vehicle without any problems so far. My only wish is to get a Rubicon one day. 🤞🏼

That's good to hear I'm about to buy one tomorrow.

Same here. 2008 4x4 and 2016. Love both. Gave 2008 to grandson for graduation with 286000 miles and it’s still running. 2016 still have and going to drive till it drops! 50 year retired mechanic and it has been the best vehicle I’ve owned!

Same for alternator at 70k, except mine is 2011.

Yeah exactly. I had a 2019 fwd Nissan Rogue Sport that I owned outright. Sure it had all the technology but it was FWD and it was an ugly silver egg. I swapped it for a 2016 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Latitude 2.4L automatic. It has no technology and I don't even care. This Black Patriot is one of the best looking SUV's I've seen and I'm proud to drive it around in 2022. I could have bought any vehicle that exists if I wanted, and I chose to get a 2016 Jeep Patriot in Black on purpose. And I only had the guy cut me a check for like $2k for the trade difference. I love it. Just did it last week. True Story.

@@885Blackjack That's awesome. Black is a Great choice. My Patriot replaced a higher tech Renegade and I would pick the Patriot any day of the week. The Patriot has way more of a soul/personality.

@@flightmedic7634 hell yeah great looking trucks

How many miles on your 2011?? My 19 year old son found a 2011 with 91,000 miles that he really wants!

@@chadfletcher5040 it was pretty low. I think it was 56000. We invested in spark plugs, and just this year put tires, balanced and new breaks. We have not traveled much this past year. I believe we are at 60000 or so. Previous owner maintained it well, and traveled lightly. We have had no engine issues. Husband loves how easy to change oil.

@@kellyjohns4882 Thanks for the info, have a great weekend!!

I’m going at 230000 and still driving nice in this cold weather hope you still have it’s really reliable

Unfortunately...bad hailstorm took it out... Enjoy your car!

Same Here A lot Of Replaced Parts Now It’s A Running Champion

Smoothness and efficiency, thats it.

I love mine actually

Agreed. And they don't even make it right

@@brittneebrice well see if you feel the same when transmission shops will refuse to work on it

Why would they refuse to work on it? I've heard once it goes out its better to switch out the transmission with a non CVT. I have a diesel VW as well. I can tell you all about people not wanting to work on cars.... lol

How many miles on your 2011?? My 19 year old son found a 2011 with 91,000 miles that he really wants!

I'm getting ready to buy one with 129K. Manual trans. No issues with yours?

2016 had Hyundai six speed auto. Much better trans. I’ve had both. Love my patriots. 50 year retired mechanic.

@@justincase1575 There could be 20 speeds in that thing, it is still a Turdbox Patriot with the worst pickup and fuel economy of any vehicle on the road.