Used Jeep Patriot for Sale

The Patriot was introduced in the 2007 model year as an entry-level crossover sport utility for the North American market. Structurally and stylistically similar to the Compass, the Jeep Patriot remains in its first generation build, though it did receive a facelift in 2011. The Patriot and Compass will be consolidated under one or the others' name by 2018.

The Patriot retains Jeep's nostalgic square box styling with rounded headlights and strong offroad capability. The Patriot is made in Illinois and is noted for its roomy, but basic interior and its stolidly capable drivetrain options. Both a 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine can power the Patriot in full-time front-wheel drive with a part-time four-wheel drive system engaging when necessary. Various transmission tricks, called Freedom Drive I and Freedom Drive II, can change gearing ranges for better off-pavement torque and power distribution. Traction control and torque vectoring is controlled primarily through braking.

Safety in the Jeep Patriot is a mixed bag with some crash tests resulting in poor results while others return excellence. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has always rated the Patriot well in crash testing, however, with most returns being four or five stars out of five.

The Jeep Patriot competes in a class of small crossovers that is abundant with options. The Jeep Renegade and Compass are obvious and close competitors, differentiating mostly with size and trail capability - the Patriot is generally more trail capable when the FDII package is included. The Honda HR-V is a best-seller in the class, offering more daily use ergonomics and road comfort, but at a higher cost. The Mazda CX-3 is also a good choice, again offering a better interior experience and roadworthiness. Slightly smaller, but almost as capable is the Subaru Impreza with its legendary all-wheel drive build.

In all, though, the Jeep Patriot is a favorite among Jeep enthusiasts who need an entry-level, low-cost, but still capable option.