Overview & Reviews

The 2012 Jeep Patriot has had its available continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) recalibrated for improved performance.

• Jeep-lite styling
• Clever features.
• Above-average off-road ability
• Low base price

• Sluggish acceleration
• Disappointing fuel economy
• Poor braking distances
• Limited cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  2012 Patriot Limited - Better than expected! - 2012 Jeep Patriot
  By drnhl - October 1 - 6:16 am

  Had to replace my totaled Suzuki Equator and the hunt was on. Looked at almost every MFGs smaller SUV and kept coming back to the Jeep. The re-programmed VCT matched up with the 2.4 seems to be a great revision/fit. Always had 6 or 8 cyln engines so was a bit apprehensive but not yet. With only 1600 mi on the Patriot maybe I should wait but just love it. I have all the options with exception of "off-road" pkg. The creature comforts are very welcome, comfortable/ heated seats were key and the nav/sound sys is a plus too. So far no issues with power and feels comfortable to drive. Just remember its a Jeep and if you are a Jeep lover like me take a look at the affordable Patriot.

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  Like this Patriot - 2012 Jeep Patriot
  By mbluefootball - April 8 - 6:57 am

  I just got a Patriot Latitude at a dealership and am really happy with it. I love that I could get a Jeep for basically less than $20,000 with a ton of equipment. 4 wheel drive is awesome and it handles really well.

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  true utility vehicle - 2012 Jeep Patriot
  By ledwic - January 31 - 9:05 am

  Jeep patriot sport 4cyl 2wd. Im in agricultural sales, so I dont drive all highway. I drive pastures, dirt road, highway and city. This Jeep is my office. Its my first Jeep to ever own. Its also my first small car to ever own. I had to buy this for work. I drive a 3/4 ton truck otherwise. The fuel mileage is great (27mpg on average). Bought new for a great price. Have put over 10000 miles on in less than 3 months. It drives great over all kinds of terrain (highway, city, dirt roads, and pasture). It performs like u would hope a Jeep would. For a small SUV it has plenty of room to haul many kinds of items. I am truly surprised to be happy with this car