Overview & Reviews
The 2015 Patriot loses its nifty cargo light/flashlight combo, but navigation is now available on the midgrade Latitude trim.
- Optional flip-down tailgate speakers
- Above-average off-road capability with Freedom Drive II
- Attractively priced.
- Comfortable front seats
User Reviews:
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Fun and handles light offroading - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By ryry2 - August 24 - 12:41 pmI have a 2015 Patriot Sport with the Altitude package. The dealership was great and my patriot looks amazing all blacked out with the factory tinted windows and 17" all black wheels. Even though it is only FWD it can handle dirt/gravel roads no problem. That includes offroading as long as there isnt any deep mud or large boulders. So far I have had no build or mechanical issues whatsoever. Some people complain about the CVT but I love it, especially paired with the autoshifter. You can get better than listed mpg with proper driving and shifting with the autoshifter.
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I mostly love my Patriot! - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By S - August 16 - 2:54 pmI really like this car. First off I will say I traded in a 4 door Wrangler Sahara with WAY more options and I am still satisfied. I have a 50 mile commute (one way) to work and the Patriot really is just a great value. I get decent gas mileage for the size of the car, the front seats are comfy, the AC/heat works great. It is a noisy rough ride, but it is also a budget car. The biggest complaint I have would be the sound quality from the base stereo, absolutely horrible ad the plasticy feeling of the interior panels. I popped some aftermarket speakers in and it is like a different car. The best thing about this car is the storage and how easy it is to drive, especially around the city. The seating position is great and it is very very easy to know the dimensions of this car, it is one of the only small suvs that still has a hood in sight when sitting in the drivers seat. I think the critics reviews of this car are very harsh but when you start to compare it to other cars in its price range, it really is the best you can buy.
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Good deal - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By adam garcia - May 17 - 9:15 amI like the jeep!
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good value - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By d0nman - April 3 - 12:24 pmIll start off by saying I was intending to buy a Subaru Crosstrek or Forester this time around, after owning one of the FDII trail-rated Patriots previously. Ive always been a big fan of Japanese vehicles for the mix of compactly packaged capability and good fuel efficiency. Turns out, though, that you can get 90% that stuff in a well-tested US-designed vehicle for thousands of dollars less. Im not saying the Patriot is better than one of those Subarus (and sometimes I still wish I had forked over the extra cash), but I am saying it is a more competitive choice than theyd have you believe here. The Edmunds review exaggerates all kinds of perceived shortcomings while ignoring the fact that you get a compact, serviceable AWD crossover for 20k. Yet, if you read the review for the Crosstrek, they immediately claim it has "relatively strong off-road capabilities" despite its Pinocchio nose that youll scrape just backing out of your driveway. I replaced the stock tires with Toyo all-terrains right off the bat. I dont intentionally go off-roading and probably dont need them, but I do occasionally get plowed in by the maintenance guys and Ive barreled through snow piles up to the front grill without a problem. Blocked in by a delivery truck? Up over the curb and down the sidewalk! On the road, its no sports car, but the steering feels responsive (if a little light-weighted) and theres no problem getting up to speed on the highway (at least with the 2.4L). Ive had one issue so far with the ignition system, with no warning. One cold and dry winter evening it simply would not even attempt to start. After about 10 minutes of research I found that over the years people have had trouble with static electricity locking up the anti-theft electronics in the ignition, especially in dry weather. I pulled the appropriate fuse for about 30 seconds and it started right up after that. Currently having an issue with concerning vibration noise somewhere in the transfer case (according to local shop); will update once I get it dealt with by the dealer. Visibility is not a strong point. The A-pillars are pretty large and Ive been surprised more than a few times when making a left turn by cars that were completely blocked from my view. Windows are pretty small all around. Resale value will suck. There are plenty of Patriots/Compasses available out there, and unless gas prices skyrocket again or the economy tanks (and we probably have a few years before regulation rollbacks lead us into The Great Recession II), most people that have a choice are going to choose bigger and/or nicer vehicles.
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Great car - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By Susan Prisco - February 10 - 6:18 pmBest I found in the price range!
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First Jeep. Love it. - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By Abra - September 20 - 3:19 amAs many a reviews say, this car is about value and about being Jeep. I moved from Subaru legacy sedan that served me exceptionally well and with ZERO trouble for 7 years (cars age 10 years). I am an outdoors guy and love my camping trip and a bit of sofy-roading. I was split between Forester and Patriot. Few factors that swayed me to the Jeep - latest Forester has become just like all other cute-utes. Jeep stands out with is retro look. Secondly the value, features and dealer discounts. Lastly the ride height and SUV like suspension. I would have bought and XT but couldnt justify the cost. About 1000 kms on it. So far no issues. Mileage has been improving and currently at about 10L/100kms in mixed hwy and city. Great sound (and it is not the Boston Accoustics upgrade); remote start; leather trimmed seats; smooth shifting though slower to start from stop; ride comfort. Will watch for repair issues and resale. Hope it beats the Subaru I loved. ---- Just over two years and 22k kms on the Patriot now. No issues whatsoever. Followed the maintenance schedule. Feels comfortable and safe esp in winter snow. Not the best acceleration from stop, but that is not what i bought the Jeep for. This Jeep is a keeper.
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COMFORTABLE SUV - FUEL ECONOMY NOT SO GREAT - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By Dunesmama - December 7 - 5:55 pmYoull have lots of room but the gas will get expensive.
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Nice for price - 2015 Jeep Patriot
By Amy - August 8 - 5:41 pmLove my jeep. Great vechile for the price. I have had it for 7 months and no problems with it. Somtimes I do wish it had better take off speed.
