Jeep Patriot (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 13 February 2009
The Patriot is a softer Jeep, designed for owners who want the extra ability of a four-wheel drive, but don't need a large off roader. It's smaller and cheaper then the Cherokee with less rugged looks, but still comes with a practical and family-friendly cabin. The most popular engine is the 2.0-litre CRD - a diesel sourced from Volkswagen which although lacking in refinement, does offer good grunt. Unfortunately the interior of the Patriot is poor quality with cheap plastics and flimsy switches, while the finish is low rent too. Compared to normal family hatchbacks, it's not particularly cheap to run either.
3 out of 5

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Safety

The Patriot hasn't been crash tested by Euro NCAP but it comes with a good level of safety kit including side-curtain airbags, driver and passenger front airbags and electronic programmes to control stability, braking and roll mitigation all fitted as standard. The anti-lock braking system reverts to a special operating mode when the transmission is locked into four-wheel drive. Doors lock automatically at 10mph but in the event of an accident, they are unlocked, interior lighting is switched on and fuel supply to the engine is cut off.

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3.5 out of 5

Reliability

Reliability of the Patriot is expected to be good and all models are covered by Jeep’s three-year/60,000-mile mechanical warranty, seven-year anti-corrosion warranty and 12 months’ European roadside assistance.

Car check problem points

Body

Check for any off-road damage.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.