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2008 Jeep Patriot Safety Review

July 6, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Visibility is good all around
ConsumerGuide

Four stars, front impact--driver; five stars, front impact--passenger, side impact--driver, and side impact--rear passenger
NHTSA

Not tested
IIHS

The 2008 Jeep Patriot receives high marks on safety from federal and private agencies.

The 2008 Jeep Patriot received four of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on front impact protection for drivers and rollover resistance (both 2WD and 4WD); it received five stars on front impact protection for passengers and side impact protection for both driver and rear passengers.

Although the Patriot has not been tested by IIHS, the Dodge Caliber, which shares the Chrysler C-segment platform from which the Jeep Patriot and Compass have been derived, received a "good" rating for the frontal offset crash test and a "marginal" rating for both the side impact and rear crash protection tests.

Kelley Blue Book refers to the laundry list of standard safety features on every 2008 Jeep Patriot as including front disc and rear drum brakes with ABS, front and side-curtain airbags, and electronic stability and traction controls with rollover mitigation. Side airbags are optional.

Cars.com adds that four-wheel-drive Jeep Patriots get Hill Descent Control and off-road Brake Traction Control. ConsumerGuide states that for the occupants of the Jeep Patriot, "Visibility is good all around."

Conclusion

Standard safety features abound on the 2008 Jeep Patriot, and crash-test scores are good.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Visibility is good all aroundConsumerGuideFour stars, front impact--driver; five stars, front impact--passenger, side impact--driver, and side impact--rear passengerNHTSANot testedIIHS The 2008 Jeep Patriot receives high marks on safety from federal and private agencies. The 2008 Jeep Patriot received four of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on front impact protection for drivers and rollover resistance (both 2WD and 4WD); it received five stars on front impact protection for passengers and side impact protection for both driver and rear passengers. Although the Patriot has not been tested by IIHS, the Dodge Caliber, which shares the Chrysler C-segment platform from which the Jeep Patriot and Compass have been derived, received a "good" rating for the frontal offset crash test and a "marginal" rating for both the side impact and rear crash protection tests. Kelley Blue Book refers to the laundry list of standard safety features on every 2008 Jeep Patriot as including front disc and rear drum brakes with ABS, front and side-curtain airbags, and electronic stability and traction controls with rollover mitigation. Side airbags are optional. Cars.com adds that four-wheel-drive Jeep Patriots get Hill Descent Control and off-road Brake Traction Control. ConsumerGuide states that for the occupants of the Jeep Patriot, "Visibility is good all around." ConclusionStandard safety features abound on the 2008 Jeep Patriot, and crash-test scores are good.  2008 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile: "A faithful evolution of Jeep's Cherokee" Popular Mechanics: "The Patriot looks like a Jeep " Cars.com: "To observe the Patriot is essentially to see the silhouette of the previous-generation Liberty" The 2008 Jeep Patriot is ...

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Other Choices:

Shoppers are likely to be attracted to the Patriot's distinctive, boxy styling, so there may be some overlap with the Scion xB, another city-friendly small car. The xB has similar fuel economy and a similar size, though its passenger space isn't quite as usable as that in the 2008 Jeep Patriot. However the xB's interior feels more upscale and sportier, but it's a bit more expensive. Shoppers also might consider the Subaru Forester, a small crossover-SUV mainstay that's known for its solid reliability and good resale value, along with its good performance in crash tests. The Forester handles slightly better than the Patriot, but it also suffers from road noise inside, and it's considerably more expensive. The Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander are two other small crossovers that aren't quite as distinctively styled, but they come well equipped. Then there's the Ford Escape, which despite its carlike underpinnings has a style and driving position that's quite trucklike. With improved safety and standard features for 2008, the Escape is a much better vehicle. But, all said, with a price that starts well under $16,000, the Patriot is an awesome value.

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Comments (4 total)

  1. By Ronald Beasley #1, Posted: 7/13/2008

    Great small SUV

    I test drove a HYUNDAI SANTA FE, CHEVY EQUINOX, FORD ESCAPE, TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND FJ, MERCURY MARINER, MAZDA TRIBUTE and Chevy HHR. Jeep Patriot was easy to drive and the seats are comfortable. It is also fun to drive, Of all I test drove the Jeep Patriot was the best of the bunch and at good price. Don’t forget the great gas mileage, I average combo driving of 28 MPG. It is no Jeep Commander or Ford Explorer but for a small SUV it is great and better than most other small SUVs.

  2. By Shannon #2, Posted: 7/8/2009

    This is one of the best vehicle I have ever owned. I am so pleased with gas mileage and manuverability.

  3. By Bill McClintick #3, Posted: 8/11/2009

    2008 trail rated Patriot. Did some pretty good trailing in CO. Bounced it around alot and no squeeks or rattles, great handling and pretty impressive 4 wheeling right out of the box. 12,000 miles on it over a year and its been a great little Jeep. I definiately wouldn't get anything other then the trail rated, which comes w/ full skids, recovery hooks, heavy duty (genarator, trans cooler) low crawl trans, one inch lift, just a better package and looks better too.

  4. By patrica martin #4, Posted: 10/19/2009

    I have had nothing but problems with water a water leak that chrisler can't seam to find

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