Used 2016 Jeep Patriot
- Price: $16,495
- Mileage: 123,245 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 1C4NJRFB3GD637371
Used 2016 Jeep Patriot for sale in Dayton, OH — $16,495, 123,245 miles. The Patriot is one of the most traditional-looking small Jeeps of its era and an inexpensive way into a 4x4. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2016 Jeep Patriot
2016 Jeep Patriot at a glance
The 2016 Patriot continues with the 158-hp 2.0L or 172-hp 2.4L, a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, and the low-range CVT on Freedom Drive II. A 75th Anniversary edition marked Jeep's birthday. It is a dated but simple budget SUV; compare it with a first-generation Compass, which is mechanically similar.
- Engines: 2.0 liter I4 158 hp 141 lb ft FWD only; 2.4 liter I4 172 hp 165 lb ft
- Transmissions: 5 speed manual; 6 speed automatic; CVT with low range freedom drive ii
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive; Freedom drive i 4x4; Freedom drive ii 4x4 off road package
- Body style: 5 door compact SUV
What changed:
- 75th anniversary special edition
- Trim and package shuffles
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine transmission and 4x4 system by VIN; 6 speed automatic shift quality; CVT operation if freedom drive ii; Suspension bushings struts and wheel bearings; Underbody and rust in salt states; 4x4 system operation if equipped; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2016 Jeep Patriot
- CVT Operation and Overheating (2011–2017)
2011-2013 automatic Patriots, and Freedom Drive II models through 2017, use a CVT. Owners report whine, hesitation, and reduced power when the CVT gets hot, such as when towing or climbing long grades. A healthy unit is smooth; fluid-service history helps.
What to do: Test a CVT Patriot carefully, including a hill climb, and ask for fluid-service records. - 2014 Switch from CVT to 6-Speed Automatic (2014–2017)
Beginning with 2014, most automatic Patriots use a conventional 6-speed automatic instead of the CVT. Freedom Drive II models keep a CVT with a low-range mode. Listings sometimes mix these up.
What to do: Confirm which transmission a specific Patriot has before buying. - Freedom Drive I and II 4x4 System Check (2011–2017)
Freedom Drive I is a full-time light-duty 4x4 for slippery roads; Freedom Drive II adds a low-range CVT mode, skid plates and more ground clearance. Check that the 4x4 lock works and inspect the rear drive unit and underbody, especially on trail-used Freedom Drive II models.
What to do: Test the 4x4 system and inspect the underbody on 4x4 Patriots. - Suspension and Wheel Bearing Wear (2011–2017)
With age and mileage, Patriots commonly need struts, control-arm bushings, sway-bar links and wheel bearings. These are routine wear items, not defects, but they affect ride and cost.
What to do: Budget for suspension refresh items on a higher-mileage Patriot. - Underbody Corrosion in Salt-Belt States (2011–2017)
Older Patriots driven where roads are salted should be checked for rust on the subframes, brake and fuel lines, exhaust and suspension mounting points.
What to do: Have the underbody inspected on a lift before buying in a salt-belt state. - Engine Oil Level and Maintenance Check (2011–2017)
The 2.0L and 2.4L 'World Engine' fours are simple port-injected engines. As they age, check for oil leaks, oil consumption and timing-chain noise, and favor cars with regular oil changes.
What to do: Check the oil level and look for leaks or cold-start noise.
Recall applicability varies by model year, build date, engine, transmission, drivetrain, equipment and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
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