2016
Jeep Patriot

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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr Sport SE
    Starts at
    $17,695
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr 75th Anniversary
    Starts at
    $17,695
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $17,695
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr 75th Anniversary
    Starts at
    $19,695
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Sport SE
    Starts at
    $19,695
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $19,695
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Latitude
    Starts at
    $22,295
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr High Altitude Edition
    Starts at
    $22,295
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr High Altitude Edition
    Starts at
    $25,595
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Latitude
    Starts at
    $25,595
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Four Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Five-seat compact crossover
Choice of four-cylinder engines
Manual or automatic transmission
Front- or four-wheel drive
Off-road model available
Flip-down liftgate speakers available

The good & the bad

The good

Inexpensive base model
Available off-road low-range gear
Visibility

The bad

Anemic power (2.0-liter engine)
Steering wheel doesn't telescope
Noisy interior at highway speeds
Maximum towing capacity only 2,000 pounds
Continuously variable automatic transmission option
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Expert 2016 Jeep Patriot review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

The Jeep Patriot compact crossover SUV shares its platform with the Jeep Compass and is the less expensive model. It seats five and comes with a choice of four-cylinder engines and front-wheel drive or one of two full-time four-wheel-drive systems. The more capable four-wheel-drive system 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. The Patriot and Compass are due to be replaced by a new crossover SUV for the 2017 model year.
New for 2016
The Limited trim level is gone, leaving Sport and Latitude models. Bluetooth with hands-free calling and SiriusXM satellite radio with a one-year free subscription are now standard. A new Sport SE Package due in late 2015 includes steering-wheel audio controls, heated front seats, 17-inch aluminum wheels and unique exterior trim. A backup camera is a new option.
Significant Standard Features

  • Seats five
  • 60/40-split folding backseat
  • Fog lights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed manual, six-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Off-road package with upgraded four-wheel-drive system
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows
  • Backup camera
  • Power sunroof
  • Heated leather front seats
  • Heated power-adjustable side mirrors

2016 Jeep Patriot review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Jeep Patriot compact crossover SUV shares its platform with the Jeep Compass and is the less expensive model. It seats five and comes with a choice of four-cylinder engines and front-wheel drive or one of two full-time four-wheel-drive systems. The more capable four-wheel-drive system 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. The Patriot and Compass are due to be replaced by a new crossover SUV for the 2017 model year.
New for 2016
The Limited trim level is gone, leaving Sport and Latitude models. Bluetooth with hands-free calling and SiriusXM satellite radio with a one-year free subscription are now standard. A new Sport SE Package due in late 2015 includes steering-wheel audio controls, heated front seats, 17-inch aluminum wheels and unique exterior trim. A backup camera is a new option.
Significant Standard Features

  • Seats five
  • 60/40-split folding backseat
  • Fog lights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed manual, six-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Off-road package with upgraded four-wheel-drive system
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows
  • Backup camera
  • Power sunroof
  • Heated leather front seats
  • Heated power-adjustable side mirrors

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 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
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 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

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 129 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.3
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By Jw from Albuquerque
    Owns this car
    October 21, 2024

    Bought this Jeep with 2 miles on it.

    Bought this Jeep with 2 miles on it. Taken very good care of it. But it seems every time I turn around something is going wrong. Doesn’t start all the time shuts off on the freeway, has a knocking noise. I’ve taken it to the mechanic more than once. They can not find a problem with it. I will ever buy a dodge jeep again
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Stephie from DeSoto tx
    Owns this car
    June 18, 2023

    Come on jeep recall all patriots

    I've had this car for over 7 years the CVT transmissions should have been recalled on all cars it a piece every since I got to 40000 miles where the warranty went out the tranny has just got worse worse it started out a quiet sound now it's a roar. I often wonder how much longer it will last. I wonder if jeep will ever do right by there customers and recall all patriots not just a few. It is is a very rough riding car. Once the brakes would not stop I wound up hitting another car because I applied brakes but just didn't stop. Slid right in back of someone airbags never deployed but now a few years later the air bag light comes on all the time at 24000 I got surely ripped off. And CVT transmissions not a lot of ppl know how to work on them the mechanic said if I was u I would just drive it until it breaks cuz they r expensive and it's hard to find someone who knows about them
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Daniel from Toronto, ON
    Used to own this car
    February 28, 2023

    Terrible SUV, gutless and gas guzzling

    Probably the worst vehicle I've ever owned. No wonder it was discontinued! This vehicle had no acceleration power. It was such a choppy ride that you could feel almost 95% of the time while you put you lr foot on the gas. The weight of the Jeep and the subpar CVT transmission =bad combo. Based on that alone I went back to a VW and will never drive another Jeep. The Patriot was terrible on gas!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By VeeVeeOtasha from Kansas City, MI
    Used to own this car
    December 19, 2022

    Unreliable

    I think I can throw up at the fact of ever having to get back in one of these cars. The drive train is the most unreliable thing in a car to date. It gave me problems from 90k miles and nobody could figure out what was causing it to shake. The brakes are terrible on this car, it is underpowered, and causes way too many problems. I'm glad to have been able to get out of this vehicle when I did, and I'll never go back to another one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Jacob from Boise, ID
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2022

    Perfect customer service!

    Mike at Bronco Motors Original made the car buying process simple and easy. Being a first time buyer not having much of an idea, Mike did a great job making sure everything I needed to do was clear and precise. I appreciate everything done by him and the experience was quick and simple. The jeep runs so well, it has plenty of space to transport everything I need and is overall an awesome first car. Great experience overall. Thanks again Mike!
    • 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 Wanda JP from Beaumont, TX
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2021

    Very reliable, low maintenance and good on gas.

    Very nice ride for the type of vehicle it is Nice and roomy on the inside. Leather seats are very easy to care for. Very low maintenance.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By orphangirl from SAN JOSE
    Owns this car
    December 18, 2020

    Comfortable and reliable

    Just bought a used 2016 Patriot. Ours is the base model: manual transmission, manual doors and windows, etc. It's very roomy and comfortable, and the cruise and climate controls work great. It's a nice all around commuter and family car. Driving it takes me back to a simpler time. This is my first Jeep and I absolutely love it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tony C from Westbury, NY
    Owns this car
    August 15, 2020

    Great Car

    After several other brands, the Jeep was by far the best value for my money. It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology! On my first 200+ mile trip, I averaged 25 mpg. If you're looking for a SUV in this segment, put this one on your short list to test drive.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By essence333 from St. Augustine, Florida
    Owns this car
    June 5, 2020

    very happy with my new 4x4 jeep

    I owned another jeep compact suv but it was not 4x4. The patriot is much larger, and more reliable to go on all terrains and feel confident in driving off road or on beach sand. I am happy with my purchase. It looks brand new inside even though it is a 2016 model, it also has a little bit of style and all the upgrades one would want. It is a good reliable car and I hope to enjoy it for many years.
    • 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 SLW from Norton Shores
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2020

    Very good car for the price.

    The Jeep is nice for everyday driving. However, the shape I bought it in was unacceptable. The seller was not honest about the cosmetic condition.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Surferjimmyjoe from Green Bay
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2020

    Never had to make a repair after 87,000 miles

    The car drives the same the day I bought it never had to make a repair and has 87,000 miles on it that's quality! This is my second Jeep Patriot My first one was a 2014.
    • Purchased a New 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 Ashley from Puyallup, WA
    Owns this car
    January 11, 2020

    Very well rounded ride!

    I love the vehicle, but just have a couple of personal preference that differ. The cup holders in the back are right where somebody’s feet would be if they were sitting in the middle and they don’t fold up. That’s one of the few little things that I have noticed that I don’t like, but at the end of the day, it’s a smooth and reliable ride. Going from a Hyundai Elantra to a Jeep Patriot was a really good move for me, and I can breath and sleep better now because I feel so much safer!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

The 2016 Jeep Patriot is available in 5 trim levels:

  • 75th Anniversary (2 styles)
  • High Altitude Edition (2 styles)
  • Latitude (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Sport SE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

The 2016 Jeep Patriot offers up to 21 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 2016 Jeep Patriot reliable?

The 2016 Jeep Patriot has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Jeep Patriot owners.

Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Jeep Patriot. 90.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 129 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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