Is the Chrysler-jeep Patriot reliable?

The Chrysler-jeep Patriot has an average MOT pass rate of 67% across 5 years, based on 1,294 tests in 2026. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2011 with a 71% pass rate.

Which year Chrysler-jeep Patriot is best?

The 2011 Chrysler-jeep Patriot has the highest MOT pass rate at 71%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 61%. There's a 10 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 1,294 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests

1,294

Best Year

2011 (71%)

Years Covered

About the Chrysler-jeep Patriot

The Chrysler-jeep Patriot has been tested 1,294 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2007 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 127 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 61%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

Newer CHRYSLER-JEEP PATRIOTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 115,241 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 101,344 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Chrysler-jeep brand average of 74%, the Patriot is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chrysler-jeep models.