Faults:

Stereo speakers failed.

General Comments:

Very reliable.

Very economical to run.

Quiet effortless highway cruising.

Surprisingly good offroad.

Safe in an accident.

Standard safety features in Australian delivered cars.

Unattractive interior, but this has been revised to a much improved interior in the 2009 model.

I really can't find any serious faults to report about my Jeep, apart from the boring interior and the lack of bluetooth as standard.

I have owned this vehicle from new and covered 41,000km so far with absolutely no problems, apart from the stereo speakers crackling, which the dealer replaced with-in the week after I complained about this problem.

The engine and Constant Variable Transmission mean it's no rocketship, however it sufficient.

My Jeep has been extremely reliable. It's quiet, comfortable, and returns an average fuel consumption of 8lt per 100km (about 600km from a 50lt tank).

I live in a country area where there is unsealed roads, often muddy slippery conditions, badly rutted roads, and my Jeep has proven itself time and time again with its impressive all wheel drive traction and fantastic ESP and ABS program, which I believe has saved my vehicle from numerous accidents on treacherous roads.

A major decision for the purchase of this vehicle was based on the large amount of standard safety features, front/side/curtain airbags, ESP, TC, ARM, ABS, BA etc..

I am very glad I purchased it on this basis, as my Jeep was involved in a serious car accident on the weekend. My vehicle was stationary and another vehicle collided into my vehicle traveling at approximately 70km/h. I and my passenger got out of the Jeep without a scratch, and my vehicle is still in a drivable condition. The other vehicle was written off and the driver had to be removed from his vehicle by the paramedics and was admitted to hospital.

I am still waiting to hear if my insurance company will repair my Jeep or write it off. If it is written off, I will be straight back to the Jeep dealer to purchase another Jeep Patriot.

One very happy customer!!

Faults:

The only flaw was a small paint issue on the roof rail that was fixed under warranty by the dealer.

General Comments:

The Jeep Patriot has been everything that it promises to be. A versatile, fun, small SUV that delivers some fuel efficiency the Jeep has carried me through some back roads for fun and through some blizzards with a comforting sure footed ride.

I have read some negative comments about interior finish and materials on some sites; some commentors are not really SUV people. If your Jeep is going to be used for outdoor fun, you will really appreciate how nicely a Jeep Patriot cleans up on the inside.

Faults:

No problems to date, ratings given will increase or decrease as ownership continues.

General Comments:

I find the plastic used is no cheaper then my previous vehicle's except the thick covering on the gear shift which popped when changing gears. Solution was to push it down the shaft as much as possible so all corners were bent in. No more popping.

Very roomy compared to my Vue, however the transmission itself although no problems with it is not as responsive as my other previous cars. The gears are closer together so it's easy to hit 5th instead of 3rd and unless the clutch is fully depressed reverse will not always engage properly.

The wrangler tires are pricey, $250.00 per in Canada, already had to replace one and another has a very slow leak.

Only other annoyance is that the vents are limited as to how high you can aim the air flow. I prefer not to have it directly at me, but above me and they are limited as to up/down positioning.

Good news is that I will receive $1,000.00 from the Canadian Government for purchasing the patriot due to it's fuel efficiency.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong, but I have only owned it for 3 months.

General Comments:

Gives you that big sport utility feel, but is very fuel efficient.

Great styling!

Ride is exceptionally smooth and quiet.

Would not recommend the automatic. CVT makes the vehicle seem sluggish. The 5 speed manual is smooth and gives the car better fuel mileage plus quicker acceleration.

Cabin is very comfortable, however, cheaper materials are used. These hard plastics tend to nick and scratch fairly easily.

If you looking for the ability to go off-road, but keep fuel consumption reasonable, this is your vehicle. Highly recommended!