2017 Jeep Patriot

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Rating6.4

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Compact SUV
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$18,040 - $26,985
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Fairly priced

Unimpressive safety ratings

The 2017 Patriot remains unchanged

Low-key off-road capabilities

Poor quality ride

Slow and unresponsive engine

Specs & Features

$18,040

price

158 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact SUV segment, the 2017 Jeep Patriot goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Mazda CX-3, the Subaru Crosstrek, and Honda HR-V. Spread across 5 trims, the Jeep Patriot starts off at a base price of MSRP $18,150 and carries on to $26,150. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer.
Starting off is the 2.0L Inline-4 engine and a 5-Speed Manual transmission. Making 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the Jeep Patriot capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 10 seconds and carries the capability to tow 1,000 pounds. One can also opt for a bigger2.4L Inline-4 engine that is paired to the 5-Speed Manual transmission. With 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. 

Buying Advice

The Patriot Sport model is pretty basic, so you should avoid it. It's best to opt for the Jeep Patriot Latitude trim as it comes standard with power windows, alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, and air conditioning.

Trims

    Sport
    $18,040 onwards
    • 16-inch silver steel Wheels
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Sport SE
    $18,835 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    75th Anniversary
    $21,275 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 172 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.75 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Latitude
    $22,540 onwards
    • Manual front air conditioning
    High Altitude
    $23,685 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$18,040- $26,985

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.37

Horsepower

172 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

165 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

7.2

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.87

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192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.11

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.39

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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Gasoline

5.99

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.68

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.65

168 hp @ 6000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.07

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.77

184 hp @ 6400 rpm

180 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

5

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2017 Jeep Patriot vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.1 sec17.3 sec-
    6.9 sec--
    7.4 sec15.7 sec124 mphreddit
    7.8 sec16.0 sec120 mph
    8.2 sec16.4 sec-
    8.3 sec16.4 sec114 mph

    2017 Jeep Patriot vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg13.6 gal.312.8/408 mi.Jeep USA
      52 mpg49 mpg50 mpg11.9 gal.618.8/583.1 mi.
      34 mpg30 mpg32 mpg14.8 gal.503.2/444 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg12.7 gal.368.3/431.8 mi.
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg14.5 gal.- -
      22 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.317.5/419.1 mi.

      2017 Jeep Patriot vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        173.8 in.69.2 in.65.5 in.8.1 in.103.7 in.Jeep USA
        192.4 in.72.2 in.66.6 in.7.2 in.113.8 in.
        189.6 in.72.4 in.66.1 in.8.7 in.108.1 in.
        187.8 in.72.5 in.66.3 in.6.9 in.112.5 in.
        187.4 in.74.4 in.66.3 in.7.3 in.109.4 in.
        185.5 in.72.8 in.66.3 in.6.9 in.112.5 in.

        2017 Jeep Patriot vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          23 cu.ft.104.4 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.Jeep USA
          10.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          26.9 cu.ft.75 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          31 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.61.9 cu.ft.
          34 cu.ft.98.1 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.
          12.2 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.50.8 cu.ft.

          2017 Jeep Patriot vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            316.8 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            79.5 cu.ft.24.3 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            60.1 cu.ft.30.7 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.-
            68.4 cu.ft.31.5 cu.ft.63.7 cu.ft.212 ft.
            62.7 cu.ft.22.7 cu.ft.62.7 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            51.9 cu.ft.22.3 cu.ft.51.9 cu.ft.-

            2017 Jeep Patriot vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1299 lbs.3136 lbs.Jeep USA
              9200 lbs.1310 lbs.2967 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1113 lbs.2888 lbs.
              4500 lbs.1000 lbs.3655 lbs.Jeep USA
              3600 lbs.-2805 lbs.
              3500 lbs.973 lbs.3106 lbs.

              2017 Jeep Patriot SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

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              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              56

              Complaints
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