Overview & Reviews

The Jeep Patriot is essentially unchanged for 2013.

• A few clever features.
• Above-average off-road capability

• Limited cargo space
• Substandard interior materials.
• Sluggish acceleration
• Disappointing fuel economy
• Poor braking distances

User Reviews:

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  Go against the flow! Go old school! - 2013 Jeep Patriot
  By skaad - February 19 - 12:32 am

  Our 03 Jeep Liberty was starting to rack up some repairs and then the real kicker was the 12 mpg continual run to the pump. A new car was easier on the budget. I still wanted a small 4wd C/SUV, but with excellent gas mileage. Looking to a balance my need for good cargo space, ability to carry a fair amount of weight and still be economical, I test drove every one of the Asian built tennis shoe/used soap bar shaped AWD vehicles - especially after reading the reviews of the Jeep Patriot/Compass. I did not even bother with test driving this vehicle. Only the Mazda CX5 came close ($$$ and lack of cargo weight). Finally the Patriot - the reviews are wrong! It rocks! It is a dream to drive.

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  Patriot - 2013 Jeep Patriot
  By knobbytires - July 21 - 3:02 pm

  I did my research and mostly read negative reviews of this vehicle so I was hesitant in seriously pursing it. I liked the looks of it and didnt need anything to fancy other than the 4x4 option and height adjuster drivers seat which means the Latitude model with heated seats. I do have a Grand Cherokee with the Penstar 6 engine but couldnt afford another one so this vehicle made sense for me. Long story short I did purchase this vehicle and couldnt be happier it is fantastic in the snow and all though you will not win any races off the line the 2.4 liter engine is very capable when needed and I average 23 MPG. The CVT transmission is great it always knows where it needs to be.

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  Some like Jeeps... - 2013 Jeep Patriot
  By aerospike - July 24 - 6:47 pm

  and some dont. Reading the reviews mad me think that if I bought this vehicle, the universe would collapse! Then I took a ride in one. The extremely dark-green that it looks black finish is gorgeous, the seams are all tight, build quality is very good. Comfort is no lexus quality, but then again, it if fine for a small SUV. Value? No contest. Its a Jeep. This thing is also a blast to drive. Ill note that a lot of reviewers mus not know how to use a CVT transmission. Ive had two of these transmissions now, and so far, my Patriot is getting almost 30 mpg on the highway. We should Learn to use the CVT before declaring it junk.