2012
Jeep Patriot

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$23,560
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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $15,995
    23 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $17,745
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Latitude
    Starts at
    $19,745
    23 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Latitude
    Starts at
    $22,780
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $23,560
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $25,330
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of two four-cylinder engines
Front- or four-wheel drive
Trail-Rated off-road model available
Manual or automatic transmission
Optional flip-down liftgate speakers

The good & the bad

The good

Inexpensive base model
Off- or on-road performance option

The bad

Anemic power
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

73% of drivers recommend this car
3.8 / 5
Based on 65 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.8
Performance 3.4
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

By CapnJack from Port Huron, Mi
Owns this car
February 4, 2021

Great for what it is

Got a 2012 Latitude 4WD with 90k for a steal. A handful of optional packages including sun and sound. I personally love the interior. It gets a bad rep but it's comfy, spacious enough, simplistic, and easy to clean. A handful of minor reliability issues but that's more the previous owners fault than the car. Really the biggest issue comes in the performance. It drives how it looks, like a brick. This is a little harsh as I'd recommend it for city driving, light offroading, and snow driving but it just lacks any spark when it comes to passing and highway driving. Is it an amazing car, no. Is it a good car that gives you everything you'd expect for its value and a little more, yeah.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 2.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Lady in Red from Greeley, CO
Owns this car
November 21, 2020

Very versatile vehicle with a smooth ride

My second used jeep !! Easy to handle, solid, plenty of passenger and cargo room, just the right size in traffic, little to no maintenance and quite attractive. Large, square windows for easy all around viewing.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Jeep Patriot?

The 2012 Jeep Patriot is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Latitude (2 styles)
  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Jeep Patriot?

The 2012 Jeep Patriot offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Jeep Patriot reliable?

The 2012 Jeep Patriot has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Jeep Patriot owners.

Is the 2012 Jeep Patriot a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Jeep Patriot. 73.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.8 / 5
Based on 65 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 3.4
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 4.0

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