2007 Jeep Patriot Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$14,985 to $21,735

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Seeking a new entry-level vehicle in the smaller-SUV market, Jeep has unveiled the Patriot for 2007. Designed to handle like a car (although Jeep still insists it's capable off-road when so equipped), it is based on the Dodge Caliber platform, as is the other debut Jeep, the Compass.

The Patriot calls to mind the old Cherokee, which ceased production in 2001. Although its looks are a bit tougher than the Liberty, it really isn't; the base model Patriot is not even Trail Rated unless it's specifically outfitted.

The 2.4-liter engine delivers 172 horses, and its electronically controlled timing instantly adjusts to the driving situation to provide fuel efficiency or maximum power, whichever is needed.

Of course, the powertrain options were planned with fuel efficiency as the goal. A 4x2 Patriot with manual transmission can attain 30 miles to the gallon. The engine's Variable Valve Timing creates an optimal torque curve, resulting in increased power and efficiency and decreased noise. Buyers can choose the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for the best possible fuel economy (up to 8 percent above a traditional four-speed automatic transmission, according to Jeep).

Front-wheel drive is standard on the Patriot, but two 4WD systems are available as options. Freedom Drive I is a full-time system with a locking center differential for situational driving. It is good for general use in inclement conditions.

Freedom Drive II, which adds a continuously variable transaxle (CVT) for low-range gearing, is a must-have for those who plan to tackle the trails. As part of the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package, it increases the Patriot's off-road quotient considerably, as it comes in an options package that adds brake-lock differentials, skid plates, tow hooks, fog lamps, descent control, low-range gearing, a heavy-duty cooling system, and a full-size spare tire in addition to boosting ground clearance by an inch.

The calibration of engine with transmission is enhanced with Freedom Drive II, giving it superior capacity for crawling over rocks and steeps. The trail-appointed Patriot's stats are as follows: an approach angle of 29 degrees, a departure angle of 33 degrees, and a breakover angle of 23 degrees.

Water-fording is one of the five factors a Jeep vehicle must meet to receive the Trail Rated badge. Patriots with the Off-Road grouping receive further waterproofing of the electrical system and body, making them capable of fording water up to 19 inches deep. A towing package is also available.

Safety received much attention in the design of the Patriot. In addition to standard-equipment front and side-curtain air bags, its full slate of life-saving features consists of a safety cage, crumple zones, door beams, and a steel crossbeam mounted to the rear body pan to help distribute energy during a side crash.

All Jeep Patriots also include the Electronic Stability Program, which integrates all-speed traction control, hydraulic brake assist, and Electronic Roll Mitigation in order to maximize directional stability. A four-wheel independent suspension helps give the Patriot the more car-like ride its target market seeks, according to Jeep.

Speaking of that target market, it's evidently a younger segment with less money to spend. The inclusion of a sliding armrest that adjusts for shorter drivers all but confirms that Jeep is admitting the Patriot will become a "chick car," as much as the maker likes to tout the vehicle's toughness. That armrest also includes a flip-up storage area for a cellphone or MP3 player.

Other standard features on this vehicle include anti-theft components, such as Sentry-Key encrypted keys and an alarm with starter-interrupt, both made by Mopar; remote start is available as an option. Mud mavens and dog owners will appreciate that the vinyl floor in the cargo area can be hosed out when it gets messy.

Optional equipment includes leather seating with heaters, an upgraded audio system with 6-CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio, a power sunroof, and the UConnect hands-free communication system, which is Bluetooth-compatible. Buyers will have their choice of eight paint colors.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Paul S
Dec 18, 2021
It was a little rougher than the picture showed. Dec 18, 2021
by Pedro R
Dec 05, 2020
Good for a first car for a teenager when they get their licenseDec 05, 2020
by D'Marco H
Feb 18, 2020
I did not have a problem it was a great carFeb 18, 2020

2007 Jeep Patriot Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated alloy · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio and cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.12

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: tire pressure warning

Locks

Power door locks: speed sensitive central locking

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all terrain

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated alloy · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio and cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.12 · Locking differential: center

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Locks

Power door locks: speed sensitive central locking

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all terrain

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.12

Exterior Features

Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: one-touch

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all terrain

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.12 · Locking differential: center

Exterior Features

Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: one-touch

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed

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