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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After the first week in a Patriot - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By Neil Crichton - April 19 - 8:40 pmPicked up my new Patriot Limited a week ago, and put on 500 miles (800 km) since. My first impression was very positive. The vehicle performed well on the highway. Its no speed demon, but it can easily pass the slowpokes. It was comfortable and quiet. Found a few things I didnt like, such you cant plug your iPod into the deluxe radio, and the armrests are so hard, they hurt your elbows. Some of the controls were different than on cars Ive owned before, and took some getting used to, such as the cruise control. One of my first jobs was to pick up some lumber, and with the seats folded flat (and a tarp protecting the floor, I was easily able to bring home twenty 2x6s. So far I like it.
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Good Jeep - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By Great Car - November 2 - 10:53 pmI like my Jeep Patriot. It is a very good vehicle. When bad weather hits I never have to worry about getting to where I want to go. It gets decent gas mileage for an SUV, and I havent had any mechanical problems. I wish it had an automatic transmission instead of a manual transmission. All-in-all, its a good car that I would recommend to Jeep lovers.
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My First Jeep - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By Bryan in Akron - October 30 - 3:43 pmThe Patriot is the first jeep I have ever owned and I have to say it is surprisingly good at everything. The first weekend after I brought it home there was a snow storm and most of the town was shut down. I went out anyhow. It performed very well in the snow and on unplowed streets with and without the 4x4 turned on. The electronic stability control does its job. The interior of the Patriot is spacious considering its overall size. The interior could be of a higher quality, even in the limited, however it is acceptable for its price. Overall, I have no major complaints about the Patriot. The price point is phenomenal and the quality is great.
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Love It! - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By cladygray - October 21 - 3:20 pmHave owned the 07 Patriot since April. Was the last one on the lot for 07s. Got good deal. Did a lot of reading before test driving. Was looking for a more economical vehicle- still have Dodge Dakota Quad V8 but it sits in the driveway most of the time. Kept it to haul trailer & boat. Got the fully loaded version. Seats are very comfortable-both my husband and I have bad backs and have yet experienced any problems. Drive city & highway-have just got to 3000 miles and am getting 22-26 mpg. CVT took some time getting use to-really like the fact that you cant feel the gears change.
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Love it - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By lainee guffey - December 1 - 2:33 pmWe love our Patriot...we own 2 other Jeeps (Wrangler and Commache) and although I love my Wrangler i would have to say the Patriot is a very close second. We love the comfort for road trips and the mileage is not bad either. Will always purchase Jeep products in the future for their reliabily (99 Wrangler has 180,000 miles on it and have only had to replace the water pump). The styling on the Patriot gets a lot of good comments from stangers while out. We are totally satisfied with our purchase have recommended the Jeep Patriot to others.
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Dont listen to auto writer snobs - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By Chris - May 29 - 11:00 amIm so sick of the professional auto writers who are not able to review an economy car with realistic expectations. We almost wrote off the Patriot thinking the engine had no power. Bought the 5 speed manual with 2.4L and love it. Very comfortable highway ride and 25MPG on the very first tank of gas! Traded my 15MPG Wrangler for this and am so very happy with the trade. Vinyl seats look like leather and clean up easy - what a novel concept huh? Im 61" 250lbs and was completely comfortable for a 240 mile trip yesteday. Super features at a great price. Plenty of zip for getting into traffic too.
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Better the the Liberty - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By DCDC - March 24 - 5:16 pmWe picked up the Jeep in August, traded in our Liberty and have not thought twice about it. Got the Limited at a clerance price with no miles. Comfort, stero & dash are great. It drives more like a car then anything and handles great. You dont have the feeling of being top heavy as the liberty did. Gas mileage is great but could use a bigger tank. The fold flat seats come in handy. I highly reccomend this Jeep. I personally would even pay the full price for the limited for those extra options.
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Love Its toughness - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By H.Nieves - March 12 - 1:36 pmSince I have an HHR for the city I needed something that could handle dirt roads. My Patriot is the 4WD trail rated version. Only cost $23,000, tax and license included. I have 2500+ miles and get 25mpg. Handles well in the city although the acceleration is weak. Great for washboard dirt roads which is why I bought it. I can now see desert and mountain sites I have avoided previously. Plenty of room inside for passengers and cargo. Four wheel disc brakes have a firm feel and the steering is precise.
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My Experiience with the Jeep Patriot - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By Joe from Brighton - February 26 - 6:10 amGreat in town scooter and not too bad on trips. Easy to park and a better ride than my infinity I-30. Ive taken mine Hunting,the engine does not have the torque for steep terrain, but wet fields and 4 inches of snow didnt stop me. Its not a Jeep Cherokee, my last Jeep, but it gets better gas mileage.
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Fuel Efficient SUV? - 2007 Jeep Patriot
By VAbaby - November 28 - 12:33 amIve owned my Patriot now for a month and a half and have 2500 miles on it. I love it so far and have taken one summer trip to the beach. This is a great SUV for fuel economy and price! I only wish they had given me cruise and a smarter VIC. I got a good amount of features and it makes for a great car. Love the headroom being 6 tall and the dash is great! Lots of little storage places and I love the solid rear storage floor rather than a stain-possible cloth. A must have for compact SUVs.
