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Jeep Patriot 2007–2017 (MK74)
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- Price
- $16,595–$24,995
- MPG
- 25
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor tech
How it scores for you10 scores
Rock-bottom pricing and real 4x4 availability wrapped in a crude, decade-old package — cheap wheels, not a good car.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; 1 of its 2 recalls was serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 52% of cars we track.
23 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 45% of other SUVs we track.
The boxy shape yields decent headroom and 23 cu ft of cargo at a subcompact price.
An ancient platform with a wheezy 2.4 and droning CVT; boxy charm is the only charm.
Bare-bones cabin; touchscreens and modern safety aids scarcely available even in 2017.
Cheap plastics, loud highway ride, flat seats — priced accordingly.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
Rated to tow 2,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls2 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
2 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2015–2017
- Engine — 110 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Engine and engine cooling: engine (2016)
- Electrical — 82 complaints (2016)
2017
- Complaint clusterPowertrain14 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Was driving on highway about 70 mph and check engine light, red lightning bolt symbol, and traction control lights all came on wasn't able to accelerate and vehicle wouldn't go above 30 mph. It's been in and out of dealerships since May and is still not fixed with no explanation why it's doing it .
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jeep cvr transmission started bucking and hesitating when driving. Having problems shifting when accelerating. Worried it would quit while driving. Had it serviced and no codes came up for transmission. Still has hesitation when driving. Mechanic said it was transmission. No warning lights came up o
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR. THE GARAGE RESET THE MUDULE BUT IT KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE CAR HAS TO BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE - ONLY THEY CAN FIX IT.
- Complaint clusterAirbags7 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Driver headrest AHR has deployed without any accident or incident. Car is under 100,000 miles. Dealer advises there is no recall or extended warranty on this issue, however research shows other jeep vehicles manufactured at the same time with extended warranty. Safety now at risk as no repair for fa
2016
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine16V907000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
- Complaint clusterEngine110 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Last year (2025) we were on a trip to Minneapolis, MN when our vehicle randomly stalled out on us. It would allow us to start it up again immediately, but stalled again shortly after. Each time it stalled, the dash lights would pop up and the engine would immediately stall and die. We had the car fi
- Complaint clusterElectrical82 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2016 Jeep Patriot is cutting off while I’m driving on the highway at 65 mph. The lights on the dashboard are on and for no apparent reason. Now my radio system is cutting on and off sporadically.Rendering my satellite radio and hands free use of my phone useless. I’ve been told that my car has no
- Complaint clusterPowertrain69 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Vehicle acts like it wants to shut off. No warnings or check engine lights it just starts to shake and not let me accelerate. Auto shop looked at it and engine and transmission are ok. They look ed at it 6 times in 4 months and it just keeps happening. Now car is leaking oil and they can’t figure ou
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other46 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving my car and it just shuts off. I have read numerous complaints but there seems to be no recall already 1000.00 into fixing the car. Today it rained and my car has leaks all around the lights on the roof. Worse car ever. bought it brand new now I read about all these complaints around the sam
- Complaint clusterAirbags31 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Air bag light is on and I havent been in a accident or anything.
2015
- RecallSteering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections15V878000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure retu
- Complaint clusterElectrical50 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Traction control brake light and ABS light all on at the same time took it to a honest mechanic mechanic shop and they said it was the ABS control module internal malfunction check engine light also came on
- Complaint clusterPowertrain44 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic could not diagnose the failure due to the lack of a warning; they have also tried to
- Complaint clusterEngine35 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be r
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other31 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2015 Jeep Patriot randomly loses power to the engine/stalls out nearly every time I make a trip. More specifically, the RPMs will suddenly drop to zero. This has happened at every speed from 10 mph to 80 mph. Often I have to pull over, take the key out and lock/unlock the doors several times to g
- Complaint clusterSteering29 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
My car will pull to the right no matter what I do. Tires rotated, air filled, etc it always pulls to the right hard. My electrical system, lights and radio, flicked on and off by themselves one night and now my radio is dead and lights are dim.
Cost to own$17,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$16,595–$24,995
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,600/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
23
Highway MPG
30
Combined MPG
25
Horsepower
172 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
23 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
53.5 cu ft
Towing capacity
2,000 lbs
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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