Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2016) Questions & Answers

It's a lot of k's. The engine is very sturdy though - it's essentially the same engine used in the Mitsubishi Magna's and Outlanders for many years. Chrysler and Mitsubishi were very close many years ago and Jeep got the engine from them. Perhaps the CVT is the same as the Outlander at the time? Maybe.... I have good memories of the Patriot Sport I had....same engine and transmission and also 4X4. Zero problems during three years on a lease. Off road was pretty good - better than I expected. Ten year old Jeep and I expect you would be looking as some possible suspension wear....perhaps brakes etc.....I would recommend getting the RAC in your state, or similar agency, to look at it. They will inspect it and give you a very thorough report. I've had a few cars checked over the years and definitely worth the money. They see things you won't - and tell you all about them. Good luck - very good vehicle in town, on the highways, and moderate bush work. I forgot to mention my lease was 40,000k's per year - monthly trips between Perth and Goldfields...and days in both locations required many kilometres for work reasons. It had around 125,000k's when I returned it to the lease company. And it was flawless during that entire time. Reading some other reviews - maybe I was lucky...and that is good - I enjoyed that Jeep and travelling in it. The absolute worst car I have ever owned was a Volvo. Bought used - two years old....and repairs and maintenance quickly were costing me more than my house payments. Genuine rubbish and would never get another one.

Stay clear I own one and has halve the kms and nothing but trouble. If considering make sure you get a mechanic to check it out before you commit to buying. 9 yrs owning mine I've had lower control arms and ball joints replaced, front wheel bearing replaced 3 times. Clutch and gearbox issues and I've only just reached 100,000kms.

Looks like, from the reviews, it's a bit hit and miss. If you have a good one, it'll be reasonable in repairs. But if you have a lemon, like quite a few are saying, you're up for big repair costs. Good luck on that.

Do you own a Patriot making that sort of noise from the engine Snakehead, or are you looking at buying one? I've since sold this horrible car, I will NEVER own another Jeep!

Sorry to hear your story. We just sold the Jeep as last year we had engine trouble that was claimed to be fuel contamination. It cost $1700 to fix. The engine never ran the same way again. If you can sell it, get out of it as we'd never buy nor recommend a Jeep again - Service was terrible.

In relation to the doors locking/unlocking. I had this problem with my patriot less than a year old (2013). I demanded it to be fixed under warranty (cost $5000). They ended up replacing the whole front dash as it took them months to figure it out. Calling all other service centres etc. I don't know why it happened or how exactly it was fixed. It was an awful experience.

You 4 x 4 has the 2.4 litre engine so it should be more capable. I'd just check tires before you go. Fraser Island is suited to more rugged 4x4s as I have driven there.

If you read the info from parks and wildlife they will tell you that you need a 4wd with high clearance and low range transmission for Fraser Island. The accesses to and from the beach can have very deep ruts due to the large volume of traffic these days. Your Patriot should be fine on the beach, if you can get to the beach that is...Try Tewah Beach to the South in your car, then go with your friends to Fraser in their car.

Hi. Don't buy a Jeep and don't buy a Patriot. My comments have changes nearly 2 years in. The fuel consumption is bad - around 14 litres per 100 kilometres. The Jeep service is bad. We were told that the fuel system had been contaminated last year and it cost $1700 to repair. The Service Manager at MelbournenCity Jeep was rude through the process as I just asked if it would be covered by insurance and was told abruptly that it would not be.

I see more bad reviews for all Jeeps than good.

We are just about to sell the Patriot and will buy Japanese next time for reliability and better fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 will be our choice next time.

The Jeep experience has now been bad for us.

I have over 55000 km's on my Patriot and it's going great, fuel economy is around 7km to the 100 if I'm driving highway and around 8 in the city. During summer with the air con pumping it can get up to 10L to the 100 but that's usually in busy city traffic. I've heard some ordinary things about the auto transmission and I'm glad I bought the manual. In all honesty, I've driven the territory and it's really really thirsty but it's still a pretty nice drive. I'd take a Patriot any day

I have a patriot 2l turbo diesel and no problems very economical highway driving and town Perth she showed 7.5\100 and that's good the best ever got was 7.2. going off road lancelin dunes driving mostly 1st and 2nd gear she went up to 8-9 \100 but have to say this is non stop playing for about 3hrs the only negative I've got was some bad uphills is that the 4x4 electronic system seems to run out of power when about 75%up the hills but again very impressive with the patriot and this is my second jeep ...always a jeep fan.

Hi Remus, our car is a petrol auto. Not sure the diesel would handle 1million km so would get the likes of an RACV check beforehand. Also parts for some Jeeps are hard to come by. Hope this helps.

The Jeep Patriot is a great mid size SUV. The factory fitted sat nav is just amazing. I have driven the Captiva but it did not impress me in terms of design or style. For overall design, the Jeep is well proportioned, the driver sits high enough to command a great view of the road and traffic conditions. Petrol consumption is good too. The Jeep's failing lay with the after sale service by the dealership when the vehicle demonstrated serious transmission and other manufacturing faults. The dealership and Chrysler Australia failed to satisfactorily address our concerns for months on end. I don't expect our situation is very common, but it does not bode well when I only got a satisfactory result after writing directly to and pleading with the CEO of Chrysler for his help! I therefore recommend you choose a car on the basis of the best warranty and after sale customer service. You just need to google complaints and the manufacturer or model to see results and then decide!

Hi Tracey. My final choice was between the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Jeep,but I have driven my boss's Captiva and it did nothing for me at all. The Jeep is much more comfy and has more standard features,drives better too. My boss saw my Jeep and wishes she had bought one! Drive them both and compare features etc.,and see which one you prefer. I hope this has been of some help to you.

About the same as most SUV. 2 litre 4X2 is best.

2011, 4x4, 5 Speed Manual - City 8.8-9.2, Highway 8.1-8.4 , That is through the very windy and hilly roads of Tasmania. (Currently 29,000kms on the clock since brand new.

i am interested to know the answer.....if you hv the answer.

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2011, 4x4, 5 Speed Manual - City 8.8-9.2, Highway 8.1-8.4 , That is through the very windy and hilly roads of Tasmania. (Currently 29,000kms on the clock since brand new.

I purchased my Patriot 4x2 2L in Dec '13 brand new. After almost 6000 km I average close to 11LT/KM general suburb driving and 8LT/100 country driving. There is little difference using Unleaded + 10% E versus 95 Unleaded. Given the price difference between the Patriot Versus most Japanese SUV's which have better economy, the little extra you spent on fuel is much less than the purchase cost difference.

I think it depends on the dealer! I recently bought a 2013 Patroit 4x2, and the dealer told me the service cost is $250 capped for 3 years! Once you miss a service, you'll lose the warranty! And it sounds expensive!

Cost about the same as all other SUVs.

Misconceptions about 'losing warranty' if not servicing through a dealer is unfortunately a scare tactic of dealerships to make more money over the life of the vehicle. Your vehicle holds the same warranty, for the term of the warranty period, regardless of servicing or not through a dealer. There will never be a day in my life that I would pay a dealership to change the oil in any car for $400. Major services, are another thing, but a $400 oil change, is criminal. It is also proven that 'oil' in your car, does not deteriorate due to the time-period stated in the servicing schedule. Distance travelled is obviously another matter, and THAT is the only thing that justifies an oil change. (I completed my trade and 9 years of my life as a Holden dealership mechanic, and I've seen all the dodgy tactics you could think of unfortunately!)

Yes, but you need good quality roof racks.

Sure can - I would just suggest a rear spring upgrade such as Merchison Products CRDSTU - HD Rear Coils, or go the whole 2" Lift Springs for about $500. Google Merchison Products Australia (Qld).