Model overview

The Jeep Patriot (MK74) is a front-engine five-door compact crossover SUV produced and sold by Jeep, having debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show for the 2007 model year. Both vehicles, as well as Dodge Caliber shared the same GS platform.

The Patriot is powered by a base engine of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder generating 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque and comes with front-wheel drive only. The uplevel powertrain is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder ranked at 172 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque and it's available on front-wheel-drive.

A five-speed manual gearbox is the default transmission for both powertrains. The optional automatic for the 2.0-liter Patriot is a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the 2.4-liter engine is mated with a six-speed conventional automatic.

Known problems

Some of the common Jeep Patriot problems are:

tire pressure warning light

water leak

ball joints failing

Jeep Patriot PDF owner manual

Below you can find the owners manuals for the Patriot model sorted by year. The manuals are free to download and are available in PDF format. Is is recommended to check the owners manual corresponding to the correct year of your Jeep Patriot to solve the problems or to get insights about the car.