Consumer Reviews
2013 Jeep Patriot

Patriot 2013

by Love it from Indianapolis, IN on September 26, 2012

I am really, really happy with this SUV. What I like: gas mileage is good in the city. It is great looking, easy to park, easy to maneuver in horrible traffic. My commute is difficult and in some nightmarish traffic. I feel safer in the Patriot, and it has some very good safety features. And it is surprisingly affordable for such quality. I really love it!

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Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Fantastic Value

by Eastern Washington State from Eastern Washington State on August 6, 2013

We bought a 2.0L, 5SP, FWD Jeep Patriot new and now have 10k on it. We test drove MANY other brands and models before buying as a long distance commuter. The Patriot is very comfortable and roomy. Passengers over 6ft tall have more than enough leg and head room in the front and rear seats at the same time. Having parked next to previous model years of Cherokees, Grand Cherokees and Liberties, it appears to be about the same physical size yet devotes this room differently than the other models as we do not fit in 5 year old Cherokees, Grand Cherokees and Liberties. The frame of the Patriot it THICK and has a truck feel to it (not a tin feel) and all openings have double weather seals providing for a quiet ride. The controls are meaty, well laid out and minimalistic, just what you?d need, right where you?d expect to find it. The center console is narrow allowing access to the seat belt receptacle. The lighted cup holders are a nice touch too. The A/C is like a super chill-a-vator, it BLASTS COLD fast even when it is over 100deg outside; I get complaints from the rear seat that they?re freezing. Although the rear door appears small from the outside, the rear seat sits behind the rear pillar and requires no 'folding' in and out of. The rear seats are VERY thick and supportive on long trips for 2 tall adults yet forget about the middle seat position. The rear cargo area really benefits from being boxy, lots of room for `big box store? runs, suitcases, table saw, totes, camping gear, hunting gear, and whatever doesn?t fit back there can be thrown up on the roof rack (although we haven?t run out of room inside yet). Don?t get me wrong, it is a smaller vehicle yet the thing has ROOM to spare and with the rear seats down, I have transported 8 foot boards, a ladder, a table saw, a food tote, a tool tote, computer and a suitcase without even getting crowded. The thing is SO much fun to drive. When my friends and co-workers ask how we like the new car, I toss them the keys and let them go alone, the reaction is always the same??WOW that was not what I expected, it is so much fun to drive?? exactly. OK, the 2.0L has plenty of torque yet is not peppy. The benefit?I have tracking the mileage since my first tank full and average 31-32 all the time. Weather around town loaded or cruising solo down the highway, the motor response is the same and never bogs down. We liked the manual over the 2 automatic options, it seemed to us to make the power more useful. Even though ours is the 2 wheel drive, the traction, brake and roll controls are all Jeep. The dealership had me take it up and down the Wrangler trail. It held traction and maintained clearance going in and out of the gravel, turns, dirt and moguls. On road the body remains stable side to side in curves, turns and uneven hills. The hill assist is amazing in forward or reverse, just put it in gear and it hangs in space long enough for the clutch to take over. We did not buy this Jeep because of price. Over 2 years we compared more than 30 new and used vehicles including mini-vans, cross-overs, cars, small, medium and large SUV?s and trucks. For the purpose of a long distance commuter that could also haul 4 people over 6 foot tall there seemed to be VERY few options (it amazed me how cramped 4 door pickup trucks were). The Patriot outshined them all by a wide margin and then turned out to be less money with the lifetime extended warranty than the next new option with nothing. And, as usual, the dealership makes a huge difference; find one with more than a couple Patriots so you can compare the different trim lines. Would I buy another? YES, and so would my wife and kids.

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Does recommend this car!!

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Not their finest work...

by Alex from Dansville, NY on April 30, 2014

This is a wonderful new car, the 2.4L I4 is superb, I love the nice rally noise you get from the exhaust at high RPMs. However I can't say that much else is wonderful about it. I had a 2002 Liberty that was superb, it did everything I asked it too and it handled the snow incredibly well. Some problems I have with this though: - The flappy toggle for 4WD isn't as reassuring as the old lever on the Liberty - The arm rest is also in the way of readily accessing the 4WD switch. - Ground Clearance is rather poor, a little short for a Jeep - The A-Pillars are ridiculous, I never once thought I would have a blind spot in front of me. I have narrowly avoided two accidents in as many months simply because I can't see enough. - The inside feels very cramped, back seat has very little leg room - The throttle is extremely sensitive. The brakes, not so much - There is a LOT of road noise which, after checking the tire pressure and all the windows can only be attributed to insulation - The steering wheel is massive, it feels clumsy and is rather uncomfortable to hold for a long period of time. - The low beam headlight is still too high, I've have had people flash their lights because it's blinding them. - The lack of an actual spare tire is foolish, a space saver is a ridiculous idea for a company that likes to go off-road to take the kids to school. For some postives: - The Grill is classic Jeep, I absolutely love that -The headlights are like your own personal suns, I have never seen so far at night - The stereo is fabulous - The engine noise again is very nice - The traction control is very well designed, it could go without blinking as it draws my attention away from the road which I need to be focused on

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Uses car for Commuting

Does not recommend this car!!

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my new jeep

by stelladora from new lebanon on July 3, 2013

absolutely love how this car feels and drives. I have owned 2 jeep cherokee's since 1990. They ride a bit rough. This Patriot feels like a car and very smooth! Roomy also. The backseat is especially nicer than my old Cherokee, lots more room, you don't feel cramped and clastrophobic. It's quiet! It has been 13 years since I bought my old Cherokee. It has 254,000 miles and is still going strong. My previous one was still running at 300,000 miles . I can't say enough about a jeep. They are reliable, good gas mileage, I can plow through my 30 inches of snow in my driveway easily. Love it!!!!

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Does recommend this car!!

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Perfect Patriot

by Patriot Lover from Charlotte,NC on January 27, 2014

The car drives and looks awesome!! It's a smaller suv, but that certainly does not mean that it's uncomfortable or not spacious on the inside. I love the fact that is has an actual electrical plug along with the cigarette lighter plug in. It drives great in town, and I cannot wait to get it on the highway.

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Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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Great Little Car

by txn from TX on December 18, 2012

I drove a 2010 Patriot from TX to CA this summer. I was truly impressed by this vehicle. It was comfortable and economical. It's also a very dependable vehicle. I purchased a 2013 model this year. I am really pleased with it, and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Brian F

by Brian F from Dayton Ohio on August 16, 2012

Very solid vehicle and very smooth to ride in, unlike the older Jeeps with their famous rumble. I have the 2.4 liter engine which is smooth but lacks the power and punch of the legendary old 4 liter engine. I also have the 5 speed and you can't beat the value for money. And made in America to boot !!!!

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Jeep 2013 Patriot 4x4 Sport - Good Buy for Money

by Crocket from Bozeman, MT on April 18, 2013

Just purchased this vehicle. Great prices for a 4x4. Have driven in 4-6 inches of fresh snow on uphill grade. Goes fine. Took on interstate road trip... drive 60 - 70 MPH and averaged 31 MPG. No complaints yet and price was $16K total for basic model... no frills... manual transmission.

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Lot of extras for little cost

by LuvJeep from St. Louis, Missouri on December 14, 2012

We went to the Jeep dealer expecting to get the base model. We ended up getting heated seats, remote start, sun roof, awesome stereo system, heated mirrors and much more. The Patriot has a lot of room, front AND back seats. My husband loves that he can go down the highway at 60 mph doing under 2 rpm's. Love the car, love Jeep.

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Does recommend this car!!

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Love it!

by US Patriot from Tulsa, OK on July 2, 2013

Nice styling and great ride. MPG could be a little better as I drive concervatively but get 19-25 but not econsistently, may be the AC use. Love the style, feels like a much more expensive vehicle while driving. Comfortable and enough room for five. so far have used around town and get alot of compliments from co-workers. Love the steering and ride. I was into black but bought white due to visibility, good think as I was almost t-boned by a drunk on the way home from the dealer the night I bought it. I am sure the white helped him see me. All the controls are convenient and simple as I bought the Sport model but with the larger wheels and tires and 2.4 rather than the 2 liter.Glad I did for performance and looks. The wheels give it a higher and classier look versus the stamped ones that come with the Sport model normally. I almost went for the the Latitude but for the money I am perfectly content with the Sport since I upgraded the engine and wheel/tire package.

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Does recommend this car!!

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