DecodedCarsJeep Patriot
11 model years from 2007 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2017
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 24–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (513)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 4,142 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 Patriot in brief
The 2017 Jeep Patriot is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,263 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), 3% better than the 2017 small SUV average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Jeep Patriot has 11 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2017, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (734), fuel/propulsion system (421), power train (386).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2012 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 9 campaigns and 2,682 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Patriot compares
The 2007 Jeep Patriot is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,109 lb.
About the Jeep Patriot
The Jeep Patriot (MK74) is a front-engine five-door compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Jeep, having debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show for the 2007 model year. Both cars, as well as the Dodge Caliber, shared the GS platform, differentiated by their styling and marketing, with the Patriot exclusively offering a four-wheel drive system, marketed as Freedom Drive II.
From the Wikipedia article "Jeep Patriot", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 Patriot pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints59 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 321 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 Patriot
59 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 fire report · 7 crash reports
Year to avoid2016 Patriot
458 owner complaints · 1 recall · 8 fire reports · 24 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 0 | 59 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 1 | 458 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 1 | 315 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,331 lb | Not rated | 2 | 513 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,274 lb | Not rated | 1 | 105 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,250 lb | Not rated | 4 | 268 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,250 lb | Not rated | 4 | 254 |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,250 lb | Not rated | 2 | 140 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,109 lb | Not rated | 0 | 185 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,109 lb | Not rated | 0 | 252 |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 173.6 in | 3,109 lb | Not rated | 0 | 133 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Patriot
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota RAV4 | 32 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Subaru Forester | 28 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-5 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →