Jeep Patriot · Model year 2016 · No longer built
2016 Jeep Patriot specs, maintenance & manuals
Everything the manufacturer published about the 2016 Jeep Patriot in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.
- Horsepower
- 158–172 hp
- Combined MPG
- 21–25
- Recalls
- 1
- Schedule covers
- 150k miles
What changed for the 2016 Jeep Patriot
The 2016 Patriot versus 2015: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.
- Dropped trim: Limited.
- New option packages: ParkView Rear Backup Camera and Sport SE Package.
- Newly available: Leather-trimmed (Latitude).
- Engines: 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas Engine is new.
- Engines no longer listed: 2.0-liter WGE I-4.
- EPA combined fuel economy, 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic (4WD): 23 → 22 MPG.
All the differences we found
Newly available
- Seat coverings: Leather-trimmed — Latitude
- Air conditioning with automatic temperature control — Latitude
- Bright front, rear bumper inserts, and roof cargo side rails — Latitude
- Six-way power driver’s seat — Latitude
Listed for the first time on the equipment chart
- ParkView rear backup camera — optional: Sport, Latitude
- 17-in. x 6.5-in. Granite painted pocket aluminum — optional: Latitude
- Automatic headlamps — standard: Latitude — optional: Sport
No longer on the equipment chart
- 17-in. x 6.5-in. Black aluminum
- 17-in. x 6.5-in. Mineral Gray aluminum
EPA combined fuel economy changes
- 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic (4WD): 23 → 22 MPG
Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.
2016 Jeep Patriot specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 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 and chassis2 specs
- Layout
- Transverse front-engine front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
- Construction
- Unitized steel body
Engines35 specs
| 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas Engine | |
| Availability | Standard — 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 quarts (6.8 liters) |
| 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) | TBD |
| 2.4-liter WGE I-4 | |
| Availability | Standard — Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 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 quarts (4.7 liters) 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) | TBD |
(a) The 2.0L CVT FWD is rated 50-state BIN 4. (b) Emissions ratings: 2.4L A6 FWD is 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L A6/CVT2/CVT2L 4WD is 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L M5 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 — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and AWD) |
| Description | Six-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| Final-drive Ratio | 3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine) |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 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 |
| Forward | 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable |
| 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 — Patriot 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II |
| Description | Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| Forward | 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable |
| 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 | 1.75:1 | 1.75:1 |
— not listed or not applicable
Drivetrains5 specs
| front-wheel drive | |
| Availability | Standard |
| Front Differential | Open |
| four-wheel drive | |
| Availability | Optional |
| Type | Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel drive Lock |
| 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; 3,137 (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
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Accommodations15 specs
| general | |
| Seating Capacity — F/R | 2/3 |
| front | |
| Headroom without Sunroof | 41.0 (1,040.3) |
| Legroom | 40.6 (1,032.1) |
| Shoulder Room | 54.5 (1,385) |
| Hip Room | 52.3 (1,328.8) |
| Seat Travel | Driver — 10.2 (260); Passenger — 10.2 (260) |
| Recliner Angle Range (degrees) | Driver — Up to 88; Passenger — up to 88 |
| SAE Front Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 52.3 (1.482) |
| rear | |
| Headroom | 39.9 (1,013.5) |
| Leg Room | 39.4 (1,000.8) |
| Knee Clearance | 1.7 (44.1) |
| Shoulder Room | 54.0 (1,371.9) |
| Hip Room | 51.0 (1,294.5) |
| 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 indexes10 specs
- Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
- 23.0 (0.652)
- 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 |
Tires4 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 |
| Optional on Latitude | — | P225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring | Kumho Solus KL21 |
Also listed in this section
- Revs per Mile
- 756 (470)
— not listed or not applicable
Brakes19 specs
| Patriot Sport 4x2 and Latitude 4x2 | |
| 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 |
| Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4 and Limited | |
| 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: 2016 Jeep Patriot Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
Showing 34 of 74 features
StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot available
| Feature | Sport | Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior | ||
| 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, Mojave Sand (late availability) | Opt | Opt |
| Body-color grille | Std | Std |
| AccentsBright front, rear bumper inserts, and roof cargo side rails | N/A | Pkg |
| Fog Lamps, two halogen, located in front bumper | Std | Std |
| MirrorsManual, foldaway | Std | N/A |
| Power, heated manual foldaway | Pkg | Std |
| Cargo side rails, black | Std | Std |
| Cargo side rails, bright | N/A | N/A |
| TiresP205/70R16, black sidewall, All-season Touring | Std | N/A |
| P215/60R17, black sidewall, All-season Touring | N/A | 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 |
| 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 |
| Wheels16-in. x 6.5 in. styled steel | Std | N/A |
| 16-in. x 6.5 in. black styled steel | Opt | N/A |
| 17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum | Opt | Std |
| 17-in. x 6.5-in. Granite painted pocket aluminum | N/A | Pkg |
| WindowsManual | Std | N/A |
| Power with driver one-touch down | Pkg | Std |
| Interior | ||
| Air ConditioningManual temperature control | Opt | Std |
| Air conditioning with automatic temperature control | N/A | Opt |
| Assist handles — four, headliner-mounted above doors | Std | Std |
| Cargo area — carpeted load floor | Std | Std |
| Glass — deep-tinted on rear door, cargo area and liftgate windows (solar-control standard all models) | Std | Std |
| Outside temperature gauge located in odometer | Std | Std |
| Deluxe cloth | Std | Std |
| Seat coveringsLeather-trimmed | N/A | Pkg |
| SeatsDriver’s seat height adjuster (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group) | Pkg | Std |
| Front, low-back reclining buckets with 60/40 flat-folding rear seatback | Std | N/A |
| Front low-back reclining with, rear reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seatback | N/A | Std |
| Six-way power driver’s seat | N/A | Pkg |
| Heated front seats | N/A | Std |
| 115-volt outlet to power household items, laptops (150-watt capacity) (12-volt power outlet standard on all models) | N/A | Std |
| Safety and Security | ||
| Advanced multistage driver and front passenger | Std | Std |
| Supplemental side-curtain, deploy during a severe-force side impact | Std | Std |
| Supplemental front-seat mounted side air bags | Std | Std |
| Automatic headlamps | Pkg | Std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — also includes electronic roll mitigation (ERM), brake assist and all-speed traction control | Std | Std |
| ParkView rear backup camera (includes Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD radio) | Opt | Opt |
| Remote keyless/illuminated entry | Pkg | Std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp | 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 |
| Uconnect Multimedia | ||
| Media Center 130 AM/FM/CD radio with MP3/WMA support and audio jack | Std | Std |
| Media Center 230 AM/FM radio with six-CD/DVD changer, MP3/WMA support and audio jack | Opt | N/A |
| Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen | Pkg | 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 |
| Four speakers | 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 | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year subscription | Std | Std |
| Uconnect Phone — handsfree calling with address sync, Bluetooth and voice command | Std | Std |
| Uconnect Web (8) Internet connection and Wi‑Fi HotSpot. Dealer-installed Authentic Jeep Accessory by Mopar. Subscription required; sold separately (late availability) | Opt | Opt |
| Packages | ||
All-weather Capability Grouptow hooks, engine block heater, all-season floor mats, daytime running lamps, 17-in. aluminum wheels with outline white letter tires (4x4 models only) | Opt | Opt |
High Altitude Packageleather-trimmed bucket seats, power express open/close sunroof, power six-way driver’s seat, 17 X 6.5-in. Granite Crystal painted pocket aluminum wheels, bright front and rear bumper inserts, bright side roof rails and chrome exhaust tip | N/A | Opt |
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 |
ParkView Rear Backup CameraMedia Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen | Opt | Opt |
Premium Sound Groupnine Boston Acoustics speakers, 368 watts of power, subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers | N/A | Opt |
Power Value Groupkeyless entry, body color door handles, body color liftgate applique, power heated manual-folding mirrors, power windows with driver one-touch down feature and power locks, automatic headlamps (requires air conditioning) | Opt | N/A |
Security and Cargo Convenience Groupsoft tonneau cover, security alarm, remote start system, adjustable roof rack cross rails, auto-dimming rearview mirror, HomeLink universal transceiver, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and tire-pressure monitoring display | N/A | Opt |
Smoker’s Groupremovable ashtray and cigar lighter | Opt | Opt |
Sport SE Packageleather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, heated cloth mesh front seats, 17-in. Mineral Gray aluminum wheels, bright exhaust tip, unique Sport SE hood decal, Mineral Gray front and rear bumper inserts, Mineral Gray roof rails, Mineral Gray badging, increased ride height for front-wheel-drive models and tow hooks for 4 x 4 models | Opt | N/A |
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 |
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 |
Trailer-tow Prep Groupengine oil cooler, trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire (not available with 2.0-liter engine) | Opt | Opt |
- Package contents are listed in the Packages section; the guide marks several features as part of a package (P) on one trim and standard (S) on the other.
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+11 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 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)
- Automatic headlamps
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry
Standard on every trim (22)
- Accents: Body-color grille
- Fog Lamps, two halogen, located in front bumper
- Roof: Cargo side rails, black
- 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
- Seat coverings: Deluxe cloth
- 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve dual variable-valve timing (VVT) four-cylinder with five-speed manual (4x2 only)
- Four-wheel anti-lock brake (ABS), ventilated front disc, rear drum (2WD only)
- 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
- Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp
- Media Center 130 AM/FM/CD radio with MP3/WMA support and audio jack
- Audio Systems: Four speakers
- SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year subscription
- Uconnect Phone — handsfree calling with address sync, Bluetooth and voice command
Source: 2016 Jeep Patriot Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2016 Jeep Patriot fuel economy (EPA)
The EPA rates the 2016 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 | 378 |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 5-speed manual · FWD | 23MPG | 28MPG | 25MPG | $2,500 | 353 |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 6-speed automatic · FWD | 21MPG | 27MPG | 23MPG | $2,700 | 381 |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cylinderSIDI | 5-speed manual · 4WD | 22MPG | 27MPG | 24MPG | $2,600 | 370 |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cylinderSIDI | 6-speed automatic · 4WD | 20MPG | 25MPG | 22MPG | $2,850 | 400 |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cylinderSIDI | 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.
2016 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 |
| Patriot LatitudeOptional | P225/60R17Kumho Solus KL21 | — | all-season touring, black sidewall |
- 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, a limited-use 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 1.5 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 (2016 Jeep Patriot Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.
2016 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.
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** (mileage only) | ||||||||||||||
| 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 (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 | ||||||||||||||
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
Severe duty, all models
- Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM's
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
Compare with another year2016 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
| 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 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant or equivalent) | 7.2 qt6.8 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula, or equivalentMS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395 | Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named) |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L and 2.4L engines | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque |
|---|---|
| Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket | 100 ft‑lb (135 N·m) |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Use only OAT coolant; do not mix with HOAT or globally compatible coolants.
- Propylene glycol-based coolant is not recommended.
- Lug nut torque: use dealer-recommended nuts/bolts, tighten in a star pattern twice.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2016 Jeep Patriot recalls & safety
What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Jeep Patriot: 1 recall campaign, 459 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD | 21.9% risk |
Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
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.
Engine and engine cooling: engineDecember 16, 2016 · Campaign 16V907000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Campaign 16V907000 on NHTSA.govOwner complaints by component
- Complaints
- 459
- Crashes
- 24
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 19
- Engine224
- Electrical system99
- Unknown or other75
- Power train74
- Vehicle speed control49
- Fuel/propulsion system41
- Air bags33
- Service brakes25
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.
2016 Jeep Patriot owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
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 2016 Jeep Patriot against salt, snow and steep grades
From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2016 Jeep Patriot specifications line up against all three.
Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads
The smallest 2016 factory size is P205/70R16, the largest P225/60R17. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 16-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.
The oil grade on a January morning
The 2016 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.
Starting in single digits
Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 525 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.
Which wheels do the pulling
Factory drive configurations for 2016: 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 60,000 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.
Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light
Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits. The schedule asks you to check pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.
Coolant through freeze and climb
Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 7.2 qt. Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Patriot from Ohio, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.
Fuel reserve for storm closures
Fuel capacity: 13.6 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.
Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2016 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.
2016 Jeep Patriot questions
How much oil does the 2016 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 2016 Jeep Patriot use?
Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Jeep Patriot get?
The EPA rates the 2016 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 2016 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); P225/60R17 (Patriot Latitude). 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.
What changed on the 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Dropped trim: Limited; New option packages: ParkView Rear Backup Camera and Sport SE Package; Newly available: Leather-trimmed (Latitude); Engines: 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas Engine is new.
Does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Patriot. The most recent: Engine and engine cooling: engine (December 2016). 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 2016 Jeep Patriot?
Owners have filed 459 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (224), electrical system (99), and unknown or other (75). 24 complaints involved a crash and 8 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.
What is the 2016 Jeep Patriot's NHTSA crash-test rating?
NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2016 Jeep Patriot is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Patriot SUV 2WD: 4 and Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.
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.