2013
Jeep Patriot

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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $15,995
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $17,995
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Latitude
    Starts at
    $19,795
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Latitude
    Starts at
    $23,095
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $23,795
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $25,695
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of two four-cylinder engines
Front- or four-wheel drive
Trail-Rated off-road model available
Manual or automatic transmission
Optional flip-down liftgate speakers

The good & the bad

The good

Inexpensive base model
Off- or on-road performance option

The bad

Anemic power
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Expert 2013 Jeep Patriot review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

Sharing a platform with the Jeep Compass, the Patriot is supposed to be more rugged. It seats five people. To give its macho looks some teeth, the Patriot is available with two four-wheel-drive systems. The more capable of the two gets Jeep’s Trail-Rated designation, meaning it can meet certain off-road standards for traction, water fording, ground clearance and more. Patriot competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.

New for 2013
Front-wheel-drive models equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission now get an EPA-estimated 30-mpg highway, up 1 mpg.

Exterior
The Patriot has a seven-slot grille, round headlights and trapezoidal wheel openings. Other exterior features include:

  • Standard side roof rails
  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels; 17-inch aluminum rims optional
  • Standard fog lights
  • Optional power heated side mirrors
  • Optional power sunroof

Interior
Two rows of seats provide room for five. All Patriot models have a rechargeable flashlight. Other interior features include:

  • Standard cloth upholstery; leather optional
  • Standard 60/40-split folding backseat
  • Standard outside temperature gauge
  • Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack
  • Optional flat-folding front-passenger seat
  • Optional heated front seats
  • Optional air conditioning
  • Optional power windows, locks and side mirrors
  • Optional touch-screen stereo with 28-gigabyte hard drive
  • Optional Boston Acoustics audio with speakers that swing down from the liftgate
  • Optional Garmin-based navigation system

Under the Hood
Two four-cylinder engines are available for the Patriot. Both come standard with a five-speed manual transmission. A continuously variable automatic transmission is optional.
Buyers have three drivelines to choose from: front-wheel drive; Freedom Drive I four-wheel drive with lock mode; and Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package, a Trail-Rated four-wheel-drive system. Freedom Drive II has a CVT that incorporates a low range for off-road driving. The package also includes 17-inch all-terrain tires, a full-size spare tire and tow hooks. Mechanical features include:

  • Base 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • Available 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder
  • Both engines use regular gas

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Standard side curtain airbags
  • Standard electronic stability system with electronic roll mitigation
  • Standard antilock brakes
  • Standard traction control
  • Optional side-impact airbags for the front seats

 

2013 Jeep Patriot review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Sharing a platform with the Jeep Compass, the Patriot is supposed to be more rugged. It seats five people. To give its macho looks some teeth, the Patriot is available with two four-wheel-drive systems. The more capable of the two gets Jeep’s Trail-Rated designation, meaning it can meet certain off-road standards for traction, water fording, ground clearance and more. Patriot competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.

New for 2013
Front-wheel-drive models equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission now get an EPA-estimated 30-mpg highway, up 1 mpg.

Exterior
The Patriot has a seven-slot grille, round headlights and trapezoidal wheel openings. Other exterior features include:

  • Standard side roof rails
  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels; 17-inch aluminum rims optional
  • Standard fog lights
  • Optional power heated side mirrors
  • Optional power sunroof

Interior
Two rows of seats provide room for five. All Patriot models have a rechargeable flashlight. Other interior features include:

  • Standard cloth upholstery; leather optional
  • Standard 60/40-split folding backseat
  • Standard outside temperature gauge
  • Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack
  • Optional flat-folding front-passenger seat
  • Optional heated front seats
  • Optional air conditioning
  • Optional power windows, locks and side mirrors
  • Optional touch-screen stereo with 28-gigabyte hard drive
  • Optional Boston Acoustics audio with speakers that swing down from the liftgate
  • Optional Garmin-based navigation system

Under the Hood
Two four-cylinder engines are available for the Patriot. Both come standard with a five-speed manual transmission. A continuously variable automatic transmission is optional.
Buyers have three drivelines to choose from: front-wheel drive; Freedom Drive I four-wheel drive with lock mode; and Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package, a Trail-Rated four-wheel-drive system. Freedom Drive II has a CVT that incorporates a low range for off-road driving. The package also includes 17-inch all-terrain tires, a full-size spare tire and tow hooks. Mechanical features include:

  • Base 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • Available 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder
  • Both engines use regular gas

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Standard side curtain airbags
  • Standard electronic stability system with electronic roll mitigation
  • Standard antilock brakes
  • Standard traction control
  • Optional side-impact airbags for the front seats

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2013 Jeep Patriot base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
3/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
3/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
3/5
21.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
3/5
21.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

78% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 50 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 3.9
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.1

Most recent

  • By Dharma from Santa Cruz
    Owns this car
    November 7, 2024

    I actually love it!

    I actually love it! I bought it second hand and it runs really well. The car is well isolated, the AC works great. It is very comfy and the gas is not running low as fast as I was expecting to (based on online reviews). So, I am actually positively surprised. It looks great with a retro flair, provides good visibility which speaks for a good design. All in all, for the current price market is a good deal. A straightforward and simple car that works great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PamInSeattle from Seattle, WA
    Owns this car
    October 19, 2024

    Great car - however buyer beware - routine maintenance

    Great car - however buyer beware - routine maintenance costs are expensive - my 90k maintenance at Seattle Jeep was 1250. Ecckk. Looking for a new service center.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By I'm 40 just had a new born baby and care for me mum from WA QUEENS PARK
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2022

    My jeep patriot 2013 mahen driving it sound like g

    My jeep patriot 2013 manual does wining sounds its a agresive in trasmision got told it be going soon by jeep so it not grate and safe cos got a new born baby that's two mounths old so not safe
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Drtlcdc from Myrtle beach SC
    Owns this car
    June 23, 2020

    Great first starter car for new driver

    Jeep was purchased for our son as a starter car, great performance. No accidents and clean title Inside clean and non smoker Has details on inside not clear in the pics but is very shiny New transmission and new tires
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jeep Queen from Bloomington, IL
    Owns this car
    May 17, 2020

    Officially A Jeep Queen

    This car met all of my needs and more. I love that it is AWD, which is super convenient in the winter. It has heated seats, which is a deal-breaker for me, and it is equipped with Bluetooth phone capability. On top of that, it has Sirus XM Radio, which I was given a free trial even buying pre-owned. The exterior styling is excellent, comes in multiple colors, I have a dark slate gray with a shiny finish, and it is super roomy. The mileage on it isn't the best, but if you need a reliable car to get you around through any weather. The Jeep Patriot is it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By KristenK from Lackawaxen, PA
    Test drove this car
    March 18, 2019

    Very nice to drive and AWESOME in the snow!!!

    I think this is a great vehicle. It's really nice looking, great on gas and it's AWESOME in the snow!! I would definitely but one!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Smith from Southfield,Mi
    Owns this car
    August 15, 2018

    Like my Jeep

    Love my Jeep, takes a minute to pick up speed when taking off, and no backup assistance. But nice make and love the sunroof and look of it. My kids also love it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By lany18 from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    August 6, 2018

    Overall Great Car

    The car is all around pretty fantastic - the only issue I ever really had with it was that it was a bit slow to accelerate onto the freeway and up hills. Overall though I have been really happy with it, it's comfortable and handles really well in all kinds of weather.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By jojo from Nampa
    Owns this car
    August 5, 2018

    The size is great for me i can put what i need in

    I love jeep i had one before this one and dependable and fun to drive lots of room and it will go anywhere feel safe to get there in hard places
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Justinlbrandt from Indian Land SC
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2018

    Best car I ever purchased

    Smooth ride, comfortable interior, spacious, great design, handles great. For an SUV it?s great on mileage. If you?re looking for an SUV this is the way to go.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lisa from Brighton,Tennessee
    Owns this car
    January 31, 2018

    Great car! I love it!

    It is a dependable car and drives very well. Plenty of head and leg room!! Gets great gas mileage! I love the feature of the automatic start of car. It is comfortable to drive and all inside features are located at a great proximity.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JG from Missouri
    Owns this car
    November 27, 2017

    Recent purchase

    Met my need for room, cargo space, winter drivability and clean modern appearance. The sporty look is great. I am hoping I?d does well in snow as equipped with 4wd
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

The 2013 Jeep Patriot is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Latitude (2 styles)
  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2013 Jeep Patriot?

The 2013 Jeep Patriot offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot reliable?

The 2013 Jeep Patriot has an average reliability rating of 4.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 Jeep Patriot owners.

Is the 2013 Jeep Patriot a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 Jeep Patriot. 78.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 50 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.1

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