Jeep Patriot · Model year 2015 · No longer built

2015 Jeep Patriot specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2015 Jeep Patriot or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 4 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower: 158–172 hp
Combined MPG: 21–25
Recalls: 1
Schedule covers: 150k miles

2015 Jeep Patriot specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.

General information4 specs

Vehicle Type: Sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant: Belvidere, Ill.
EPA Vehicle Class: Compact SUV
Introduction Date: December 2006 as a 2007 model

Body/chassis2 specs

Layout: Transverse front-engine front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction: Unitized steel body

Engines35 specs

2.0-liter WGE I-4
Availability	Standard on 2WD Patriot Sport and 2WD Patriot Latitude
Type and Description	Four cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement	121.9 cu. in. (1998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual variable-valve timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)	158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)	141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed	6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity	7.2 qt. (6.8 liter)
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	23/30/26 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 2WD with CVT2 automatic transmission
2.4-liter WGE I-4
Availability	Standard on Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4 and Limited (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and Description	Four-cylinder in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement	144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)	172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)	165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed	6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity	7.2 qt. (6.8 liter)
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter — 2WD; Dual catalytic converter — 4WD; Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1,000 lbs. (450 kg); 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — with Freedom Drive II Package, Trailer-tow Prep Group
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	23/28/25 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/27/23 — Freedom Drive I 4WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 20/23 — Freedom Drive II Off-road Package 4WD with CVT2L

(a) The 2.0L with six-speed automatic/CVT in FWD is rated 50-state Bin 4. (b) Emissions ratings: 2.4L automatic/CVT2/CVT2L in FWD and 4WD are 50-state Bin 4; 2.4L five-speed manual FWD/4WD is 50-state Bin 5/LEV II.

Transaxles36 specs

Magna Driveline T355 five-speed manual
Availability	Standard — 2.0-liter engine; Standard — 2.4-liter engine
Description	Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Final-drive Ratio	4.12
Overall Top-gear	2.97
Six-speed automatic 6F24 PowerTech with Auto Stick
Availability	Optional — 2.0-liter engine (FWD); Optional — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and AWD)
Description	Six-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Final-drive Ratio	3.648:1 (2.0-liter engine), 3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine)
Overall Top-gear Ratio	2.817 (2.0-liter engine); 2.600 (2.4-liter engine)
Auto Stick	Standard
Automatic Jatco model CVT2
Availability	Optional - 2.0-liter engine
Description	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios: Forward	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Gear Ratios: Reverse	1.75:1
Final-drive Ratio	6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio	2.41:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio	19.11:1
Automatic Jatco model CVT2L
Availability	Optional on Patriot 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II
Description	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios: Forward	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Gear Ratios: Reverse	1.75:1
Final-drive Ratio	8.135:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio	3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio	19.11:1

Gear ratios	Magna Driveline T355 five-speed manual	Six-speed automatic 6F24 PowerTech	Automatic Jatco model CVT2	Automatic Jatco model CVT2L
1st	3.77	4.212	—	—
2nd	2.16	2.637	—	—
3rd	1.41	1.800	—	—
4th	1.026	1.386	—	—
5th	0.72	1.000	—	—
6th	—	0.772	—	—
Reverse	3.417	3.285	—	—

— not listed or not applicable

Drivetrain5 specs

Front-wheel Drive: Availability: Standard
Front-wheel Drive: Front Differential: Open
Four-wheel Drive: Availability: Optional
Four-wheel Drive: Type: Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel drive Lock
Four-wheel Drive: Rear Differential: Open

Electrical system2 specs

Alternator: 120-amp; 140-amp with CVT2L
Battery: 525 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions and capacities20 specs

Wheelbase: 103.7 (2,635)
Track — Front: 59.8 (1,520)
Track — Rear: 59.8 (1,520)
Overall Length: 173.8 (4,413.6)
Overall Width: 69.2 (1,757.1)
Overall Height: 65.5 (1,662.9) — 2WD, 66.8 (1,695.6) — 4x4
Overhang — Front: 34.7 (885.1)
Overhang — Rear: 35.1 (893.5)
Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees): 26.4
Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees): 20.9
Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees): 28.5
Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 Tire: 8.1 (205)
Approach Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire (degrees): 29.0
Breakover Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire (degrees): 23.7
Departure Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire (degrees): 33.9
Ground Clearance with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire: 9.1 (231)
Aero (CdA): 10.4 — 2WD; 11.0 — 4WD
Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated: 3,133 (1,421 kg) — Sport 2WD, 2.0-liter MTX; 3,211 (1,456 kg) — Sport 2WD, 2.0-liter CVT2 ATX; 3,211 (1,456 kg) — Sport 2WD, 2.0-liter ATX; 3,137 (1,423 kg) — Sport 2WD, 2.4-liter MTX; 3,213 (1,457 kg) — Sport 2WD, 2.4-liter ATX; 3,290 (1,492 kg) — Sport 4WD, 2.4-liter MTX; 3,367 (1,527 kg) — Sport 4WD, 2.4-liter ATX; 3,373 (1,530 kg) — Sport 4WD, 2.4-liter CVT2L ATX
Weight Distribution, percent F/R: 58/42 — 2WD; 57/43 — 4WD
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): 13.6 (51.5) — 2WD; 13.5 (51.1) — 4WD

Accommodations25 specs

Seating Capacity — F/R: 2/3
Front: Head Room without Sunroof: 41.0 (1,040.3)
Front: Legroom: 40.6 (1,032.1)
Front: Shoulder Room: 54.5 (1,385)
Front: Hip Room: 52.3 (1,328.8)
Front: Seat Travel: Driver — 10.2 (260); Passenger — 10.2 (260)
Front: Recliner Angle Range (degrees): Driver — Up to 88; Passenger — 76 fold-flat/88 non-fold-flat
Front: SAE Front Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 52.3 (1.482)
Rear: Head Room: 39.9 (1,013.5)
Rear: Leg Room: 39.4 (1,000.8)
Rear: Knee Clearance: 1.7 (44.1)
Rear: Shoulder Room: 54.0 (1,371.9)
Rear: Hip Room: 51.0 (1,294.5)
Rear: SAE Rear Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 49.1 (1.391)
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m): 104.4 (2.873)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m): 23.0 (0.652)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m): 53.5 (1.51)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 124.4 (3.525)
Trunk Lift-over Height: 30.7 (779.8)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Fold-flat seat and Rear-seat folded: 63.4 (1.796)
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening: 38.9 (988)
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening: 25.9 (656)
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening: 45.1 (1,146)
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening: 27.4 (696)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim: 38.0 (965)

Suspension2 specs

Front: Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar — standard
Rear: Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers — standard

Steering4 specs

Type: Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio: 16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): With 16- or 17-in. wheels — 35.6 ft. (10.8 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): With 16- or 17-in. wheels and tires — 2.88

Wheels2 options

Availability	Size	Type and Material
Standard on Patriot Sport	16 x 6.5	Styled steel
Standard on Patriot Latitude and Limited	17 x 6.5	Polished aluminum

Tires3 options

Availability	Revs per Mile (km)	Size and Type	Manufacturer and Model
Standard on Patriot Sport	758 (470)	P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring	Goodyear Eagle LS2
Standard on Patriot Latitude and Limited	771 (479)	P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring	Firestone Affinity
Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package and Tire and Wheel Group	743 (462)	P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain	Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03

Brakes19 specs

Availability: Standard on Patriot Sport 4x2, Patriot Latitude 4x2
Front: Size and Type: 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area: 223 sq. in. (1,442 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type: 9.0 x 1.38 (229 x 35) drums
Rear: Swept Area: 78.1 sq. in. (503.6 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type: 10.0 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS): Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard
Availability: Standard on Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4 and Limited 4x2 and 4x4
Front: Size and Type: 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area: 223 sq. in. (1,442 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type: 10.3 x 0.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area: 138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type: 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brakes with On- and Off-road Calibrations: Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA): Standard with manual transmission and Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Off-road brake Traction-control System (BTCS): Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Hill-descent Control (HDC): Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package

Source: 2015 Jeep Patriot Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2015 feature availability guide.

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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableEither, depending on configuration

Feature	Sport	Latitude	Limited
Exterior	Sport	Latitude	Limited
Eco Green Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt
Body-color grille	Std	Std	Std
AccentsBright front, rear bumper inserts, and roof cargo side rail inserts	N/A	N/A	Std
Two halogen, located in front bumper	Std	Std	Std
MirrorsManual, foldaway	Std	N/A	N/A
Power, heated manual foldaway	Pkg	Std	Std
RoofCargo side rails, black	Std	Std	N/A
Cargo side rails, bright	N/A	N/A	Std
TiresP205/70R16, black sidewall, All-season Touring	Std	N/A	N/A
P215/60R17, black sidewall, All-season Touring	N/A	Std	Std
P215/65R17, outline white letter, All-terrain (included in Tire and Wheel Group and Freedom Drive II Off-road Group) (not available with 2.0‑liter engine)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Spare, full-size (compact spare comes standard) (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group and Trailer-tow Prep Group) (not available on 2WD models)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Wheels16-in. x 6.5 in. styled steel	Std	N/A	N/A
16-in. x 6.5 in. black styled steel	Opt	N/A	N/A
17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum	Opt	Std	Std
17-in. x 6.5-in. Black aluminum	Pkg	N/A	N/A
17-in. x 6.5-in. Mineral Gray aluminum	N/A	Pkg	N/A
WindowsManual	Std	N/A	N/A
Power with driver's one-touch down	Pkg	Std	Std
Interior	Sport	Latitude	Limited
Air ConditioningManual temperature control	Opt	Std	N/A
Air conditioning with automatic temperature control	N/A	N/A	Std
Assist handles — four, headliner-mounted above doors	Std	Std	Std
Cargo area — carpeted load floor	Std	Std	Std
Glass — deep-tinted on rear door, cargo area and liftgate windows (solar-control standard all models)	Std	Std	Std
Outside temperature gauge located in odometer	Std	Std	Std
Seat coveringsDeluxe cloth	Std	Std	N/A
Leather-trimmed	N/A	N/A	Std
SeatsDriver's seat height adjuster (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group)	Pkg	Std	N/A
Front, low-back reclining buckets with 60/40 flat-folding rear seatback	Std	N/A	N/A
Front low-back reclining with, rear reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seatback	N/A	Std	Std
Six-way power driver's seat	N/A	N/A	Std
Heated front seats	N/A	Std	Std
115-volt outlet to power household items, laptops (150-watt capacity) (12-volt power outlet standard on all models)	N/A	Std	Std
Powertrain and Chassis	Sport	Latitude	Limited
Engines and Transmissions2.0‑liter DOHC 16-valve dual variable-valve timing (VVT) four-cylinder with five-speed manual (4x2 only)	Std	Std	N/A
2.0‑liter 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with continuously-variable automatic (CVT2) (4x2 only)	Opt	Opt	N/A
2.4‑liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with five-speed manual	Opt	Opt	Std
2.4‑liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with six-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick	Opt	Opt	Opt
2.4‑liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with continuously-variable automatic transaxle and 19:1 overall crawl ratio (CVT2L) (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
BrakesFour-wheel anti-lock brake (ABS), ventilated front disc, rear drum (2WD only)	Std	Std	N/A
Four-wheel ABS disc (included with 4WD systems)	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Freedom Drive I active full-time 4WD with selectable lock feature (not available with 2.0‑liter)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Freedom Drive II active full-time 4WD with selectable lock feature, Off-road mode with Hill Descent Control and grade sensing (not available with 2.0‑liter engine) (requires CVT2L automatic transaxle and Freedom Drive II Off-road Group)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Front-wheel drive (2WD) transaxle with constant velocity joints and equal-length half shafts	Std	Std	Std
Speed control — steering-wheel mounted	Std	Std	Std
Power rack and pinion, firmer feel	Std	Std	Std
Safety and Security	Sport	Latitude	Limited
Advanced multistage driver and front passenger	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental side-curtain, deploy during a severe-force side impact	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental front-seat mounted side air bags	Std	Std	Std
Electronic stability control (ESC) — also includes electronic roll mitigation (ERM), brake assist and all-speed traction control	Std	Std	Std
Remote keyless/illuminated entry	Pkg	Std	Std
Sentry Key engine immobilizer theft deterrent system with two encoded keys	Std	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp	Std	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitoring display — instrument panel warning indicates which tire is excessively low or high in pressure (included in Security and Cargo Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Uconnect Multimedia	Sport	Latitude	Limited
Media Center 130 AM/FM/CD radio with MP3/WMA support and audio jack	Std	Std	N/A
Media Center 230 AM/FM radio with six-CD/DVD changer, MP3/WMA support and audio jack	Opt	N/A	Std
Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen	N/A	Opt	Opt
Media Center 430N AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen, audio jack, Garmin navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link	N/A	Opt	Opt
Four speakers	Std	Std	Std
Audio SystemsNine Boston Acoustics speakers including subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers (included with Premium Sound Group and Sun and Sound Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg
SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year subscription (included with Sun and Sound Group)	N/A	Opt/Pkg	Std
Uconnect Phone — handsfree calling with address sync, Bluetooth and voice command (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)	Opt	Opt	Opt/Pkg
Uconnect Web Internet connection and Wi‑Fi HotSpot. Dealer-installed Authentic Jeep Accessory by Mopar. Subscription required; sold separately (late availability)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Packages	Sport	Latitude	Limited
All-weather Capability Grouptow hooks, engine block heater, all-season floor mats, day-time running lamps, 17-in. aluminum wheels with outline white letter tires (4x4 models only)	Opt	Opt	N/A
Altitude PackageAltitude Gloss Black accents, Black side roof rails, P215/60R17 BSW AS Touring Tires, 17 X 6.5-in. Black aluminum wheels	Opt	N/A	N/A
High Altitude Packageleather-trimmed bucket seats, power express open/close sunroof, Power 6-Way Drivers Seat, 17 X 6.5 Mineral Gray aluminum wheel	N/A	Opt	N/A
Freedom Drive II Off-road Groupcabin air filtration system, tow hooks, tires, full-size spare, CVT2L with off-road mode and Hill-descent Control with grade sensing, trailer-tow wiring harness, 140-amp alternator, brake traction-control system, driver's seat height adjuster, engine oil cooler and upgraded sealing package for water fording up to 19 inches (not available with 2.0-liter engine)	Opt	Opt	Opt
Premium Sound Groupnine Boston Acoustics speakers, 368 watts of power, subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers	N/A	Opt	Opt
Power Value Groupkeyless entry, power heated manual-folding mirrors, power windows with driver one-touch down feature and power locks (requires air conditioning)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Security and Cargo Convenience Groupsoft tonneau cover, security alarm, remote start system (requires automatic transmission; Limited only), adjustable roof rack cross rails, auto-dimming rearview mirror, HomeLink universal transceiver, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), tire-pressure monitoring display (Uconnect Phone and mirror-mounted integrated microphone, daytime running lamps (available on Limited only)	N/A	Opt	Opt
Smoker's Groupremovable ashtray and cigar lighter	Opt	Opt	Opt
Sun and Sound Grouppower sunroof with express open/close and sliding sunshade plus sound system with 368 watts of power, nine speakers, including subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers	N/A	Opt	Opt
Tire and Wheel GroupP215/65R17 OWL All-terrain tire and 17-in. aluminum wheels (included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Group) (not available with 2.0-liter engine)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Trailer-tow Prep Groupengine oil cooler, trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire (not available with 2.0-liter engine)	N/A	Opt	Opt

The guide prints a dash for not available; it is recorded here as NA.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Latitudeover Sport+10 standard

Mirrors: Power, heated manual foldaway
P215/60R17, black sidewall, All-season Touring
Wheels: 17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum
Windows: Power with driver's one-touch down
Air Conditioning: Manual temperature control
Driver's seat height adjuster (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group)
Front low-back reclining with, rear reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seatback
Heated front seats
115-volt outlet to power household items, laptops (150-watt capacity) (12-volt power outlet standard on all models)
Remote keyless/illuminated entry

Limitedover Latitude+7 standard

Bright front, rear bumper inserts, and roof cargo side rail inserts
Roof: Cargo side rails, bright
Air conditioning with automatic temperature control
Seat coverings: Leather-trimmed
Seats: Six-way power driver's seat
Media Center 230 AM/FM radio with six-CD/DVD changer, MP3/WMA support and audio jack
SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year subscription (included with Sun and Sound Group)

Standard on every trim (16)

Accents: Body-color grille
Fog Lamps: Two halogen, located in front bumper
Assist handles — four, headliner-mounted above doors
Cargo area — carpeted load floor
Glass — deep-tinted on rear door, cargo area and liftgate windows (solar-control standard all models)
Outside temperature gauge located in odometer
Front-wheel drive (2WD) transaxle with constant velocity joints and equal-length half shafts
Speed control — steering-wheel mounted
Steering: Power rack and pinion, firmer feel
Advanced multistage driver and front passenger
Supplemental side-curtain, deploy during a severe-force side impact
Supplemental front-seat mounted side air bags
Electronic stability control (ESC) — also includes electronic roll mitigation (ERM), brake assist and all-speed traction control
Sentry Key engine immobilizer theft deterrent system with two encoded keys
Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp
Audio Systems: Four speakers

Source: 2015 Jeep Patriot Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2015 Jeep Patriot fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Patriot at 21–25 MPG combined; the 2.0L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Patriot FWD	2.0L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual · FWD	23MPG	30MPG	25MPG	$2,500	347
Patriot FWD	2.0L 4-cylinder	CVT (continuously variable) · FWD	22MPG	26MPG	24MPG	$2,600	376
Patriot FWD	2.4L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual · FWD	23MPG	28MPG	25MPG	$2,500	354
Patriot FWD	2.4L 4-cylinder	6-speed automatic · FWD	21MPG	27MPG	23MPG	$2,700	381
Patriot 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual · 4WD	22MPG	27MPG	24MPG	$2,600	370
Patriot 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinder	6-speed automatic · 4WD	21MPG	27MPG	23MPG	$2,700	387
Patriot 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinder	CVT (continuously variable) · 4WD	20MPG	23MPG	21MPG	$2,950	418

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2015 Jeep Patriot wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Fits	Tire	Wheel	Type
Patriot SportStandard	P205/70R16Goodyear Eagle LS2	16 × 6.5 in, styled steel	all-season touring, black sidewall
Patriot Latitude and LimitedStandard	P215/60R17Firestone Affinity	17 × 6.5 in, polished aluminum	all-season touring, black sidewall
Freedom Drive II Off-road Package and Tire and Wheel GroupAvailable	P215/65R17Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03	—	all-terrain, outlined white letters

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: The manual covers a compact spare, a full-size spare and a tire service kit depending on equipment; the compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Jeep Patriot Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Jeep Patriot maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessaryCheck park brake function, adjust if necessary.

Additional Maintenance

Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter

Service	20k2 yr	30k3 yr	40k4 yr	50k5 yr	60k6 yr	70k7 yr	80k8 yr	90k9 yr	100k10 yr	110k11 yr	120k12 yr	130k13 yr	140k14 yr	150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessaryCheck park brake function, adjust if necessary.
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs**
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Severe duty (all models)

Change engine oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment

Once a month or before a long trip

Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Jeep Patriot fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)		13.6 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter	2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified)	4.5 qt4.26 L
Cooling system	2.0L and 2.4L engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)	7.2 qt6.8 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids5 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant or equivalentMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil	API certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395	Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Engine oil filter	Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs	Mopar spark plugs	Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection	87 octane	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants6 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission (CVT)If equipped	CVTF+4 continuously variable transmission fluid or equivalent	Mopar CVTF+4
Automatic transmission (six-speed)If equipped	SP-IV automatic transmission fluid or equivalent	Mopar SP-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmissionIf equipped	ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear drive assembly (RDA), power transfer unit (PTU)	SAE 80W-90, API GL-5 gear and axle lubricant	Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid; DOT 4 is acceptable if DOT 3 is not available	Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid
Power steering reservoir	Power Steering Fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid

Fuel

Fuel1 engine

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
2.0L and 2.4L engines	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 10% (E10); no methanol

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket	100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol, and E-85, are not approved for this non-flex-fuel vehicle.
Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
Tighten lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern, twice around, and recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or 'globally compatible' coolants, and do not use propylene glycol-based coolant.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Jeep Patriot recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Jeep Patriot: 1 recall campaign and 316 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Jeep Patriot.

Recalls (1)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsDecember 23, 2015 · Campaign 15V878000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.

Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

Campaign 15V878000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 316
Crashes: 14
Fires: 6
Injuries: 20

Engine103
Electrical system63
Unknown or other53
Power train50
Vehicle speed control39
Steering30
Electronic stability control (ESC)29
Fuel/propulsion system26

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Patriot. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Jeep Patriot owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

Owner's manuals

Uconnect & radio

Uconnect 430/430N ManualRadio / Uconnect manual (PDF)

Warranty

California Emissions WarrantyPDF

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2015 Jeep Patriot against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2015 Patriot owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory P205/70R16 size, a true winter tire on 16-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2015 Jeep Patriot fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 4.5 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 525 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 120- to 140-amp alternator.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2015: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Patriot confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Mountain roads in the schedule

The schedule shortens the automatic transmission fluid interval for frequent driving on mountain roads, rough or unpaved roads, short trips or heavy hot-weather traffic, first at 120,000 miles. Daily driving in southern West Virginia or eastern Kentucky checks more than one of those boxes, so treat the shorter interval as the normal one there.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Patriot wears, from the factory P205/70R16 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high. The schedule pairs pressure checks with a look for unusual wear or damage, which is where a bent wheel or knocked alignment shows up.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 8.1 to 9.1 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Short winter trips count as hard use

The schedule's severe-service oil interval is 4000 miles. Winter commuting in Detroit or Columbus traffic, with stop-and-go crawling and engines idled to clear snow, is exactly the use that brings the shorter figure into play.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Michigan.

2015 Jeep Patriot questions

How much oil does the 2015 Jeep Patriot take?

With a filter change: 2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Jeep Patriot use?

Engine oil: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Patriot?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. check park brake function, adjust if necessary; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Jeep Patriot owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Jeep Patriot get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Patriot at 21–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, FWD: 23 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder, CVT (continuously variable), FWD: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, FWD: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, 4WD: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2015 Jeep Patriot use?

Factory tire sizes: P205/70R16 (Patriot Sport); P215/60R17 (Patriot Latitude and Limited); P215/65R17 (Freedom Drive II Off-road Package and Tire and Wheel Group). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

Does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2015 Jeep Patriot. The most recent: Steering: hydraulic power assist (December 2015). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Jeep Patriot?

Owners have filed 316 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (103), electrical system (63), and unknown or other (53). 14 complaints involved a crash and 6 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.