How good is a 2010 Jeep Patriot?

How good is a 2010 Jeep Patriot?

When it was new, reviewers found that the 2010 Jeep Patriot performs best on smooth highways or rugged terrain. The Patriot gets good fuel economy at up to 23/29 mpg city/highway, and its safety scores are also good for the class. The 2010 Patriot’s interior layout was well-liked by auto critics when it was new.

Does 2010 Jeep Patriot have a CVT transmission?

There are few changes to the Jeep Patriot for 2010. With the Patriot Sport 4×2 you have your choice of either the 2.0-liter I-4 or the 2.4-liter I-4 and either the 5-speed manual transmission or the standard CVT, where the Limited and Latitude 4×2 only offers the 2.4-liter I-4 with either the 5-speed or the CVT.

What type of transmission does a 2010 Jeep Patriot have?

five-speed manual transmission
A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Patriot, and reviewers highly recommend it over the optional continuously variable transmission (which costs about $1,000). Fuel economy is a plus and surpasses most competitors, including the RAV4.

How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2010 Jeep Patriot?

How to Check the Trans Fluid in a Jeep Patriot

  1. Start the engine and allow the Jeep Patriot to idle for about five minutes.
  2. Pull the hood release handle to unlatch the hood.
  3. Open the Jeep Patriot’s hood.
  4. Locate the transmission fluid dipstick near the back of the engine around the transmission.

What kind of transmission does a Jeep Patriot have?

So, I have a 2010 Jeep Patriot 4×4 w/ an Automatic CVT transmission. I travel for work throughout MT, E. WA, and N. ID and have continuously been having problems with the transmission (since around 20K miles, possibly before) where it, after a while on the road, starts doing a high pitch whine.

Is the CVT good for a Jeep Patriot?

Both engines can be very loud during hard acceleration with the CVT, as it allows the engine to rev near redline for a sustained period of time. Automobile is ultimately not impressed by the CVT, describing it as “less work but also less amusing” than the five-speed manual transmission available on the 2.4-liter Patriot.

Can a 2010 Patriot CVT transmission be replaced?

2010+ have a thermostat in the trans cooler lines, its replaceable, and not too expensive a part. It sounds like that is starting to fail. If your transmission is hot, and the cooler lines are way colder, you know for sure.” I looked in the 2010 parts manual and they do list two different parts for the trans cooler.

What to know about the 2010 Jeep Patriot?

TheCarConnection.com has researched a range of published road tests from top-tier sources in order to bring you all the most useful information on the 2010 Jeep Patriot. Editors from TheCarConnection.com have used their firsthand impressions of the Patriot to compile our own authoritative take in this Bottom Line.

What are the new features of a 2010 Jeep Patriot?

New features for 2010 include the availability of a 5-speed manual transmission with the 2.0-liter engine, as well as remote start and automatic climate control. See how style, options and other factors can impact pricing in your area.

Is the transmission on the Jeep Patriot CVT?

Colonel_Reb has a build sheet debating that last tidbit, though there is some question about it on the Jeep Patriot Around the World facebook group (yes, I mentioned it on there as an update to the transmission identification sheet….you’re welcome to look it up).

Is the Jeep Patriot a 4 wheel drive car?

The Patriot accelerates reasonably quickly, though it’s no performance car. This isn’t a class known for its acceleration, and for a model carrying the extra weight of four-wheel drive, ours was reasonably quick. However, the CVT — chosen for its fuel-saving properties — has drawbacks. For one, under heavy acceleration it allows the eng…

What are the strengths of the Jeep Patriot?

Dynamics and maneuverability, surprisingly, are strengths. The 2010 Jeep Patriot has good, communicative steering, and although the body leans some, it doesn’t seem out of place on a curvy road.