17-09-2015:
Notification sent out to known owners at some time between 2011 and 2015 to bring car into dealers for preventative maintenance to avoid a cooling system leak. However, Patriots with the VAG 2.0TDI engine need a new timing belt, tensioner and waterpump every 4 years or 60k miles anyway.
19-08-2019:
Report of electrical problems with 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport + 2.2 diesel at 110,000 miles. 2 months ago had issues with the electronics as the lights came on immediately the engine was started, but none of the stalk controls actually worked. Green Flag sorted the issue by changing a blown head-light and 'rebooting' the system. A month ago the issue re-appeared and a mechanic friend sorted by disconnecting the battery and letting the system re-set itself. Now the drivers door would not open, either from the inside or outside, although the key fob activated the mechanism; as did the buttons on the door console. By disconnecting the battery and leaving for 10 mins, the problem solved itself and all seems well. Will be an earthing fault affecting the BCM (Body Control Module) of the can bus wiring system.
August 2007
Jeep Patriot launched priced from just £15,995
Many standard safety features, including side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Electronic Roll Mitigation and the ‘Freedom Drive I’ full-time, active four-wheel drive system, all of which add to Patriot’s tremendous value. New four-wheel drive system automatically switches from front to four-wheel-drive as you drive round a bend or if you lose traction. Patriot Sport and Patriot Limited both feature a VW-sourced 138 bhp 2.0-litre six-speed manual diesel engine or a 168 bhp 2.4-litre petrol engine with a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox.
Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4 petrol manual £15,995
Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 diesel manual £16,995
Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 manual £17,795
Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 CVT £18,795
Jeep Patriot Limited 2.0 diesel manual £18,795
March 2009
2009 version of Jeep Patriot features an all-new, high quality interior. All-new instrument panel, redesigned centre console and remodelled door trim. The instrument panel has been given a superior smoother look while new circular heating, ventilation and air-conditioning vents are surrounded by tasteful chrome. The centre console now has a split lid to boost storage space and as with the door trim its arm rests have more padding for increased comfort.
All models now have a carpeted boot floor and premium floor mats and there are new sound systems. Standard on Sport models is a single-disc CD radio with AUX and MP3 capability while Limited versions get a six-disc CD radio, again with AUX and MP3 capability. New on Jeep Patriot Limited is the optional Sound and Navigation Group, Jeep’s state-of-the-art vehicle infotainment system, consisting of uconnect gps, uconnect phone, UCI and the premium Boston Acoustics sound system.
All Patriots come with a long list of standard features including Freedom-Drive I™ 4x4 system, electric windows, front and side-curtain airbags, air conditioning, 17-inch aluminium wheels, ABS and ESP with Electronic Roll Mitigation. Along with a competitive price and Jeep’s legendary off-road ability, excellent fuel economy also comes as standard. The 2.0 CRD returns a wallet-welcoming 42.2mpg.
Prices for the 2009 Jeep Patriot range starts from £14,995 (for a limited time and at participating dealerships only – price includes £1,200 manufacturer discount), making this the first Jeep priced under £15,000.
November 2010
Changes to diesel-powered Patriot medium-sized SUV announced by Jeep, with details of a powerful new engine, improved fuel economy, greater torque and improved trim levels. 2.0 Volkswagen diesel engine has just been replaced with a 163bhp 2.2 chain cam CRD engine sourced from Mercedes-Benz, offering a significantly wider spread of torque available from lower RPM.
This engine boasts advanced common-rail technology with a turbocharged inline-4 diesel, leading to significant improvements in power output (+ 23bhp) and torque (+10Nm) combined with an increase in fuel efficiency to 42.8 mpg (combined). As well as the fuel efficiency increase, CO2emissions are further reduced. This leads to a lower tax band (H) which in turn reduces both showroom tax and the annual tax burden.
The more powerful engine increases the vehicle’s maximum speed from 117mph to 125mph and reduces the 0-62mph acceleration time to 10.7 seconds, but it also cements Jeep Patriot’s position as a serious towing vehicle, elevating its maximum towing weight from 1,500 kg to 2,000 kg (braked trailer).
Compared to the outgoing vehicle, Sport trim now offers improvements such as body coloured door handles, Hill Start Assist, leather wrapped hand brake and ‘active’ head restraints (front row).
Compared to the previous car, Sport + versions now offer: cruise control, deep-tint sunscreen glass, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, uconnect phone (Bluetooth® handsfree communication and Voice Command) and rear view auto-dimming mirror with integrated microphone.
Limited models add Hill Start Assist, leather wrapped hand brake, ‘active’ head restraints (front row) and a 6-way power driver seat, while the Overland version also gets a raft of high tech and luxury features including 18-inch aluminium wheels, premium leather trimmed seats with embroidered ‘Overland’ logo, additional front seat side airbags, rear park assist, tyre pressure monitoring display and chrome finish door sill scuff plates.
The new Jeep Patriot range starts at £14,995 OTR for the 2.4 Sport petrol, rising to £21,995 OTR for the 2.2 CRD Overland.