Are Jeep Patriots slow?
Reviewers list powertrain noise, slow acceleration, and middling fuel economy among its shortcomings. The Patriot’s four-wheel drive options grant the SUV respectable traction for snowy and off-road conditions, but its CVT (the only transmission available with Freedom Drive II) is mediocre.
How long does a 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport last?
If You keep up with the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance while also making sure You keep up with major services and regular oil changes, a Jeep Patriot is a reliable vehicle. It will have a lifespan of about 200,000 miles.
Are there any problems with the 2011 Jeep Patriot?
The 2011 Jeep Patriot has 444 problems & defects reported by Patriot owners. The worst complaints are engine, transmission, and windows / windshield problems.
What’s the average speed of a Jeep Patriot?
In Edmunds testing, a 4×4 Patriot with the 2.4-liter and a CVT went from zero to 60 mph in 10.3 seconds, a slow time for this vehicle type. Patriots with the smaller 2.0-liter will be slower still.
What kind of engine does the Jeep Patriot have?
Even when fitted with the 172-hp 2.4-liter engine, the 2011 Jeep Patriot feels sluggish under hard acceleration. The CVT doesn’t help any, as it’s slow to respond to throttle inputs and tends to allow the engine to rev noisily at the redline when it finally figures out you want full power.
What was the first year of the Jeep Patriot?
My first Jeep Patriot was a 2007, 2.4L Sport. I thought it was great compared to its replacement, a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. After a few years, no longer impressed with its ride. No problems anywhere else. Once the redesign came out for 2011, I had to go see it.
The 2011 Jeep Patriot has 444 problems & defects reported by Patriot owners. The worst complaints are engine, transmission, and windows / windshield problems.
What kind of mileage does a Jeep Patriot get?
I have 21K miles on it now after 1 year, and I’m still impressed with the comfort and value and quality of this Jeep. I bought my 2011 Patriot on December 20, 2010, in large part because of the advertised gas mileage. The window sticker for my 2.4L, CVTII, 4WD is 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
My first Jeep Patriot was a 2007, 2.4L Sport. I thought it was great compared to its replacement, a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. After a few years, no longer impressed with its ride. No problems anywhere else. Once the redesign came out for 2011, I had to go see it.
Even when fitted with the 172-hp 2.4-liter engine, the 2011 Jeep Patriot feels sluggish under hard acceleration. The CVT doesn’t help any, as it’s slow to respond to throttle inputs and tends to allow the engine to rev noisily at the redline when it finally figures out you want full power.