Overview & Reviews

The 2007 Jeep Patriot is a new compact SUV.

• Quiet on road, good ride and handling balance, above-average off-road ability, bargain pricing.

• Performance-sapping CVT is the only automatic transmission available, some cheap interior components, subpar cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Good Value SUV--Needs Bigger Fuel Tank! - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By deercroft - March 11 - 5:16 am

  Overall I am quite happy with my purchase. The Patriot with Freedom Drive II rides well and, despite comments about noise from the CVT I have no problems in that area. With seat height adjusted up, you also get good visibility (contrary to other views). Not as good as my old Jeep Cherokee overall but more comfortable/functional (except for driving range-see bigger fuel tank below), easier rear passenger access and nice fold flat seat system on passenger side. Hope someone designs aftermarket fuel tank fix. Even 10 l (2.5 US gal) more would be a huge improvement! I bought the vehicle knowing fuel tank would be a problem--still great value!

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  Great Small SUV - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By Naten53 - February 16 - 5:06 am

  I purchased mine 18 months ago. For a compact suv it performs exactly as expected. The best feature by far is the size compared to the fuel economy. Only complaints are because it is a small suv you do not have the storage capacity of large suvs however it is great for someone that does not need the large suv everyday. I have had it through two Pittsburgh winters and 4wd on farm roads and it has never had trouble (driving with caution in bad conditions of course).

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  4 Cylinder Jeep Cherokee -- Great - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By BarristerMiami - January 30 - 5:33 pm

  Its about time Jeep came out with a 4 cylinder Cherokee! Always have loved Jeep products, but the gas guzzling 4.0 and 3.7 liter 6 cylinder engines are old hat given todays gas prices. Compass is too girly; Patriot is for all. Now Im waiting for a 4 cylinder Wrangler! That would make life sweet.

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  Loved my Jeep Patriot! - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By Todd - January 20 - 1:10 am

  Purchased brand new and drove it for 45,000 trouble free miles. I changed the oil every 3,000 and replaced a set of tires around 35,000 miles. I changed the spark plugs at 30,000 miles. Other than those standard maintenance items, the Jeeper was great. It is a great looking vehicle, got decent gas mileage (Avg 21 MPG), and was comfortable to drive. This is a great vehicle if you love the Jeep brand but dislike the normal gas mileage you get from a Jeep.

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  nice jeep - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By jeeplover - December 15 - 10:50 am

  This jeep has a smooth ride. If you enjoy a small 4wd truck this is the answer.

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  Does anybody else have this problem - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By Krystle - May 3 - 4:13 pm

  So when i first bought this jeep, i had nothing but good things to say, but now that i am nearing the end, i do not like it anymore. I dont know if it is just the ABS, but ive had quite a few near crash situations. I think i am going with a car without ABS. If i hit a bump in the road, pothole or slippery road, my brakes appear to stop working or prevents me from braking (with a clicking noise). I may just have to deal with the workings of the ABS, but I definitely do not like it! Also, the Jeep is real noisy. Also, at 38,000+ miles, it appears my gas mileage is degrading slowly.

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  Window problems, cheap interior - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By farmwife - March 18 - 10:16 pm

  This is my first jeep. I bought it because of price and fuel economy. We had a snowy winter, and it handles well in snow. I have a toddler, so the plastic back on the seats and the YES fabric work great. Controls are in odd spots, and that took some getting used to. Window noise from rear windows is annoying. Seats are uncomfortable, and the arm rest is terrible, cup holders very inconvenient. For the second time in a month, the power windows have failed. All four windows get stuck down, the controls get some working after repeated effort. Rear driver never responded, stuck down. In zero degree weather with a toddler, a real problem. Today it did it again- thinking of trading...

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  57,500 miles, 0 Problems - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By JMo - January 13 - 7:10 am

  Maybe Im just lucky but I have never had a problem with my Patriot. I traded in my 05 Wrangler (cause THAT got terrible MPG) for this Patriot that had 16000 when I got it. Drove it from LA to San Fran and then to Boston a few months later, packed to the brink and not a single problem, even going over the Rockies. Drove from Boston to Tennessee and back last summer, and again, never a problem. I personally love the Jeep seats, back felt fine the whole trip and yet every time I drive my gfs 10 Rogue it just aches! Pretty powerful for a 4cyl, but of course it has the aerodynamics of a brick. Only have the 2WD and have done fine in two New England winters. Usually average 26 MPG

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  The Jeepster - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By THOR - March 11 - 7:56 pm

  I recently purchased this jeep that was repossessed and sold at auction to the dealer. I wanted to buy a new 2008 Limited in full. My local dealer could not fine one that i wanted. Limited, Loaded and Green. It is a Jeep all the way. Fun, stylish and can attack any obstacle in its way. Its my third Jeep and this one takes the cake. It is good on gas. I do A LOT of driving in this American icon and its a dream. Road noise is more suppressed than any other jeep. I have to dispute all the gas tank size complaints. The average range for a car is 300 miles. Remember the tank is in par with the range. If it was bigger it would hang lower and weigh more. Hence less gas MPG rating.

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  Bad transmission - 2007 Jeep Patriot
  By Sharon - March 8 - 5:16 pm

  I purchased this vehicle with only 18,000 miles on it a year ago. I was really happy with it until it started chugging every so often while driving in reverse and also while driving at very slow speeds. I have been told that it has transmission problems and will need a new one. It only has 29,000 miles on it, the 3 yr dealership warranty has expired and I have been told a new transmission on this vehicle runs $7,000.