Jeep - are they reliable?

[Coolbanana]

The Jeep Patriot, circa 2010...any good? Is it relatively reliable? It seems very 'affordable' on the face of it for what you get. I appreciate the competition is probably better but they cost more too.

I'm looking for a 3rd car, just a general purpose runabout really that will do only a few miles a week so it doesn't need to be fancy. Don't want a money-pit or anything I will need to work on myself to keep on the road. Don't want an estate as I dislike them but do want an SUV/4X4 of this size or larger.

Thought I'd see if anyone here has one and can share their experience so that I can include this vehicle or exclude it from my search.

Cheers

[RDMcG]

http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/jeep/patriot/spo...


I do not have a Patriot, ( though I have a 2013 Wrangler Unlimited). At least on this side of the pond, the Patriot does not do well on reliability and quality ratings and has a less than stellar reputation. I posted a UK link above as it may be more relevant....

[Coolbanana]

Cheers.

The reviews are mixed it would seem from the research I've done.

All that said, I've found my car - Suzuki Grand Vitara 5 door. Didn't know they were in my budget and large enough! Perfect.

So that's that then, I'll look for one now.

[ADJimbo]

We have a 2.4 Sport+ on a 2010.

No issues with reliability. Nice car - competent enough at what it does - but not earth shattering.

[Happy82]

We have the 2.0 diesel Patriot, issues to date at 50kmiles are alternator, rear lateral link and the front lower wishbones were replaced when we purchased. Unfortunately the bushes seem a weak part in the Patriot.

For what it is, I think it's great as it has fantastic fuel economy (we average 47mpg mixed driving) and is more than capable of light offroad work if needed.