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2012 Jeep Patriot consumer reviews

$15,995–$17,745 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Patriot Jeep
(66 reviews)
74% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.8
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 3.4
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.0
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Car has low miles and still a terrific vehicle.

This car is a great commuter vehicle and good on gas. It has room for 4 people comfortably or 5 if needed. The rear of the vehicle has plenty of open space for storage travel. The jeep is still clean, in good condition and has a like new set of tires on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Car is good in snow

I like this car but has become very noisy since I have owned it. 80000 miles at this time. Can’t find what’s wrong. Would keep forever if quieter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Lot of problems after 80 thousand miles

Has been a good car till hit 80k miles. Since the it's been the transmission, motor mounts, catalytic converter, gas cap. Airbag sensors, Bought as a family car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great on gas and safest with 4wd for the money

This car was awesome for the cost. It is very stylish, great speaker/sound system, roomy but not for a family of 5. Too small for that.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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This vehicle met all my needs.

This has all the features that I need, especially the four wheel drive for the upcoming winter. I found it online but loved it when I first sat in it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Jeep Patriot

It has been a great all around SUV. It doesn't kill you on gas but has plenty of power off road. Would recommend to any avid outdoorsman that needs to haul plenty of gear.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It died so early

I take good care of my cars and while this Jeep was super fun to drive it outweighed for an adult to really own. It drank gas, was tight to have a car seat in, and by the time 90K Miles came it began to stutter during exceleration. By 112 K miles after being well taken care of and only 5 years the transmission blew on a major highway. I will never own another Jeep.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Cheap Patriot....

from 20000 to 60000km i needed to change the crank sensor which had the car stalling on random, rear suspension had to be fully redone for over 1200$, alternator went down and wasn't fully charging the battery, water in going in driver and passenger doors (had to punch a small hole at the bottom to let it leak out). Cheap 4x4 but high cost maintenance, be careful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great SUV

This SUV is outstanding. Good gas mileage, and dependable Rides great on highway or country roads. Excellent in winter weather, especially with winter tires. Great creature comforts including bluetooth, Sirius Satellite radio, heated seats, and the power outlets.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not worth it

It's a 6 year old car and the sub frame looks like it's about rotted not at all a good vehicle to own in Western new York won't last past my payments guaranteed

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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