Jeep Patriot

Lessmore wrote:

ib516 wrote:
They have improved (especially the 2014s with the conventional automatic), but they are still based on the Caliber - which isn't a good thing IMO. The only plus to them is the price.

I'm not very familiar with the Patriot. A family member is considering buying one. If you could expand issues of concern it would be appreciated.

He wants to make an informed decision and there doesn't seem a lot of info out there.

Thanks,

Les

The Caliber is a leftover relic from the lean times at Chrysler. The vehicle and engine were co-developed with Mitsubishi in the early 2000s. Those two facts are "cons" rather than "pros" at least in my mind. I considered the Patriot/Compass when we were shopping, but for a few thousand more, we ended up with a 2014 Cherokee - which is a vastly superior vehicle.

The dealers I spoke to said they have loads of the Patriots and Compasses sitting in inventory (even with deep discounts), and they can't get enough Cherokees to meet demand.

Now if the person is looking for a relatively cheap AWD vehicle, it might be worth looking at if the price is right.