Jeep Patriot Model Years and History

With a replacement coming next year the Jeep Patriot remains unchanged in 2017.

The Patriot is essentially unchanged for 2016. Jeep has cut the Base model, leaving the Sport, the Latitude and the High Altitude as the only three trim packages.

The Jeep Patriot is essentially unchanged from the 2014 model. Unfortunately, the hatch-mounted flashlight is no longer included.

The Jeep Patriot receives a brand new automatic transmission for 2014. With six forward gears, the new transmission promises to improve both fuel economy and performance, making the Patriot both peppier around town and more relaxed on the highway. New seat mounted side airbags are standard and round out the important changes for 2014.

The Patriot gets a bump in fuel economy for 2013, giving the vehicle a rating of 30 mpg on the highway. A "Freedom Edition" package is also new for 2013. Though it is primarily an appearance package featuring exclusive 17-inch wheels and several star decals, Jeep has also made sure to back up the name. For every 2013 Freedom Edition Patriot sold, Jeep will donate $250 to various military charities.

The Patriot gets a trim reshuffling for 2012. Last year's 70th anniversary edition and Latitude trim are out. A new Limited trim debuts this year, adding bright exhaust, bright roof rails, upgraded body trim, an upgraded stereo, automatic climate control, leather seats, a power driver seat and silver interior accents.

For 2011, Jeep's entry-level compact returns with only a few changes. Both inside and out, subtle restyling took place. The grille is new and inside, an improved console enhances ergonomics.

For 2010, Jeep's boxy compact returns with a few minor changes. The Sport 4x2 can now be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and active head restraints have become standard across the line.

For 2009, Jeep's boxy compact gets a redesigned instrument panel, center console, and door panels, along with new trim and chrome accents. LED-illuminated cupholders are another new feature, and armrests are now padded, and a new removable carpeted cargo floor replaces the vinyl one. To reduce engine and road noise, more sound insulation has been added along the floor and the exhaust system has been retuned, and the suspension on Sport models has been retuned for a more comfortable ride. Newly available on the Patriot for 2009 is the ?UConnect tunes' system, an all-in-one entertainment package that allows for hard-drive storage of music and photos, and movie viewing.

For 2008, the Jeep Patriot enters its second year of production, with only minor changes to note. All Patriots now come standard with air conditioning, DVD-based navigation is available on Limited models, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) is available with an AutoStick automatic for clutchless shifting.

The 2007 Jeep Patriot is a completely new compact sport utility vehicle, combining boxy, very traditional exterior Jeep styling with modern SUV flexibility and carlike fuel efficiency. Although it's built on a front-wheel drive car platform, when properly optioned the Patriot is "Trail Rated"' for off-road duty.