Jeep Patriot
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 222 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
222
Best Year
2008 (80%)
Years Covered
4
About the Jeep Patriot
The Jeep Patriot has been tested 222 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2007 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 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 2008 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 93 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 69%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 95,033 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 97,526 miles.
Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Patriot is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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