Overview & Reviews

The 2011 Jeep Patriot gets updated exterior styling and a few better-quality interior trim pieces, plus standard cruise control. All models also get reworked steering and suspension hardware, while four-wheel-drive versions benefit from increased ride height. New options include 17-inch alloy wheels and a voice-control system for audio functions.

• Jeep-lite styling
• Above-average off-road ability compared to most car-based crossovers
• Several clever features.
• Low base price

• Power-sapping continuously variable transmission (CVT)
• Low-budget interior
• Sluggish acceleration
• Poor braking distances
• Limited cargo capacity.
• Disappointing base engine fuel economy

User Reviews:

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  Gets You From A to B - 2011 Jeep Patriot
  By tezza76 - December 10 - 1:06 pm

  Bought this brand new to replace my TL that died. Just had a kid so I decided to get an SUV, but on a limited budget since a new car wasnt planned. Not the smoothest ride (it is a jeep) & not a lot of power. Going uphill is a lot of work & the gas mileage is horrible (15mpg) Im guessing because of design. Not aerodynamic at all. Cabin is very small. My sedan had more interior room. With a car seat in the back its a tight fit for other passengers when they can actually fit. Cargo area is small so transporting large items is out. Even with seats folded. Tried to move a playhouse & it wouldnt fit through rear opening. Loaded same playhouse into my brother in laws CR-V with ease

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  Engine overheats - 2011 Jeep Patriot
  By rstonebrook - October 25 - 2:45 pm

  This Jeep is not made for going thru mountains. When still under warranty and 4 different trips, traveling from Phx to Flagstaff AZ to see family in the hot summer, would lose ALL power, coasted to side of road, wait till engine cooled and. nothing they could but but add another raditaor under front bumper, but I had to pay for it $300. My husband is a disabled vet. The V.A. in Prescott az bought a fleet of these jeeps, and the V.A. is not happy. When they had to travel thru mountains to do in home care, overheating, V.A. contacted Chrysler, sorry theres nothing we can about the problem ! 13 gal tank dont get far. V.A. uses different, cars now & bolts to remove, air cleaners!

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  No repairs until 97,000.00 - 2011 Jeep Patriot
  By trustyourgut - March 8 - 12:03 pm

  Not a peep from my jeep! No dummy lights were on, no noises, no warning. But, suddenly, one day, it was unable to climb the hilly road. Just stopped, right there, in front of a farm, where a lonely adolescent cow greeted me. Transmission is currently being replaced. Thank God the 2011 has a 100,000 miles trans warranty. I no longer trust my jeep.