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2009 Jeep Patriot Safety Review

July 4, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good, frontal offset; Good, side impact; acceptable, rear impact
IIHS

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

Visibility is good all around
ConsumerGuide

Standard safety features abound on the 2009 Jeep Patriot, and crash-test scores are good.

The 2009 Jeep Patriot received four of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on front impact protection for the driver and passenger, as well as rollover resistance (both 2WD and 4WD). The Jeep Patriot received five stars for side impact protection for both driver and rear passengers. From the insurance-affiliated IIHS, the Patriot received top Good ratings for frontal and side impact protection, but it achieved an Acceptable score in the seat-based rear-impact test.

According to Kelley Blue Book, standard safety features on every 2009 Jeep Patriot includes 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.

ConsumerGuide states that for the occupants of the Jeep Patriot, "Visibility is good all around." Cars.com adds that four-wheel-drive Jeep Patriots get hill descent control and off-road brake traction control.

Conclusion

The 2009 Jeep Patriot receives high marks on safety from federal and private agencies.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good, frontal offset; Good, side impact; acceptable, rear impactIIHSFour stars, front impact—driver; five stars, front impact—passenger, side impact—driver, and side impact—rear passengerNHTSAVisibility is good all aroundConsumerGuide Standard safety features abound on the 2009 Jeep Patriot, and crash-test scores are good. The 2009 Jeep Patriot received four of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on front impact protection for the driver and passenger, as well as rollover resistance (both 2WD and 4WD). The Jeep Patriot received five stars for side impact protection for both driver and rear passengers. From the insurance-affiliated IIHS, the Patriot received top Good ratings for frontal and side impact protection, but it achieved an Acceptable score in the seat-based rear-impact test. According to Kelley Blue Book, standard safety features on every 2009 Jeep Patriot includes 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. ConsumerGuide states that for the occupants of the Jeep Patriot, "Visibility is good all around." Cars.com adds that four-wheel-drive Jeep Patriots get hill descent control and off-road brake traction control. ConclusionThe 2009 Jeep Patriot receives high marks on safety from federal and private agencies. 2009 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "more palatable Jeep styling" Edmunds: "ultimately defined by a sea of hard, low-quality plastic” Cars.com: "To observe the Patriot is essentially to see the silhouette of the previous-generation Liberty" The 2009 Jeep Patriot ...

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Other Choices:

Boxy styling is actually one of the Patriot's selling points, so those looking at it might also consider the Scion xB, another city-friendly small car. The Ford Escape, despite its carlike underpinnings, has a style and driving position that's quite trucklike. With improved safety and standard features for 2009, the Escape is a much better vehicle. All said, with a price that starts well under $16,000, the Patriot is an awesome value. The Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander are two other small crossovers that aren't quite as distinctively styled, but they come well equipped. 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 suffers from road noise inside, and it's considerably more expensive. The xB has similar fuel economy and a similar size, though its passenger space isn't quite as usable as that of the 2009 Jeep Patriot. However, the xB's interior feels more upscale and sportier, but it's a bit more expensive.

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