2010 Jeep

Patriot 2WD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Jeep Patriot: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,109 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 188
Reported injuries: 8
Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15%
AIR BAGS11%
POWER TRAIN9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
STRUCTURE8%
SUSPENSION8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 279 total.

Jeep Patriot: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.