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Jeep Patriot · Model year 2017 · No longer built

2017 Jeep Patriot specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2017 Jeep Patriot, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 4 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
158–172 hp
Combined MPG
21–25
Recalls
0
Schedule covers
150k miles

What changed for the 2017 Jeep Patriot

The 2017 Patriot versus 2016: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. The manufacturer reorganized this year's equipment chart, so features can't be matched line by line with last year's; trims, packages and powertrains above are still compared. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2017 Jeep Patriot specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 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
AvailabilityStandard — 2WD Patriot Sport and 2WD Patriot Latitude
Type and DescriptionFour cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement121.9 cu. in. (1,998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically-controlled dual variable-valve timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionHigh-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged-steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio10.5:1
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 Speed6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)23/30/25 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle 22/26/24 — 2WD with continuously-variable transmission II (CVT2) automatic transmission
2.4-liter WGE I-4
AvailabilityStandard — Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4
Type and DescriptionFour-cylinder in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically-controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionHigh-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio10.5:1
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 Speed6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity7.2 qt. (6.8 liter)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter — 2WD Dual catalytic converter — 4WD Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight1,000 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 21/27/23 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission 22/27/24 — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle 20/25/22— Freedom Drive I 4WD with six-speed automatic transmission 20/23/21— Freedom Drive II Off-road Package 4WD with continuously-variable transaxle with low range (CVT2L)

(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 and CVT2L 4WD are 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L M5 FWD/4WD is 50-state BIN 5/LEV II.

Transaxles36 specs
Magna Driveline T355 five-speed manual
AvailabilityStandard — 2.0-liter engine Standard — 2.4-liter engine
DescriptionFive-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Final-drive Ratio4.12
Overall Top-gear2.97
six-speed automatic 6F24 PowerTech with Auto Stick
AvailabilityOptional — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and AWD)
DescriptionSix-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Final-drive Ratio3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine)
Overall Top-gear Ratio2.600 (2.4-liter engine)
Auto StickStandard
automatic Jatco model CVT2
AvailabilityOptional — 2.0-liter engine
DescriptionContinuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios: Forward2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Gear Ratios: Reverse1.75:1
Final-drive Ratio6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio2.41:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio19.11:1
automatic Jatco model CVT2L
AvailabilityOptional — Patriot 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II
DescriptionContinuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios: Forward2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Gear Ratios: Reverse1.75:1
Final-drive Ratio8.135:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio19.11:1
Gear ratiosMagna Driveline T355 five-speed manualsix-speed automatic 6F24 PowerTechautomatic Jatco model CVT2automatic Jatco model CVT2L
1st3.774.212——
2nd2.162.637——
3rd1.411.800——
4th1.0261.386——
5th0.721.000——
6th—0.772——
Reverse3.4173.285——

— not listed or not applicable

Drivetrains5 specs
front-wheel drive
AvailabilityStandard
Front DifferentialOpen
four-wheel drive
AvailabilityOptional
TypeElectronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel drive Lock
Rear DifferentialOpen
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.

Accommodations15 specs
front
Seating Capacity — F/R2/3
Headroom without Sunroof41.0 (1,040.3)
Legroom40.6 (1,032.1)
Shoulder Room54.5 (1,385)
Hip Room52.3 (1,328.8)
Seat TravelDriver — 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
Headroom39.9 (1,013.5)
Leg Room39.4 (1,000.8)
Knee Clearance1.7 (44.1)
Shoulder Room54.0 (1,371.9)
Hip Room51.0 (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
Wheels3 specs
Patriot SportPatriot Latitude and Limited
AvailabilityStandard on Patriot SportStandard on Patriot Latitude and Limited
Type and MaterialStyled steelPolished aluminum
Size16 x 6.517 x 6.5
Tires16 specs
Patriot Sport
AvailabilityStandard on Patriot Sport
Size and TypeP205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring
Manufacturer and ModelGoodyear Eagle LS2
Revs per Mile (km)758 (470)
Patriot Latitude and Limited
AvailabilityStandard on Patriot Latitude and Limited
Size and TypeP215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Manufacturer and ModelFirestone Affinity
Revs per Mile (km)771 (479)
Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
AvailabilityIncluded with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package and Tire and Wheel Group
Size and TypeP215/65R17 OWL All-terrain
Manufacturer and ModelGoodyear Wrangler GTA 03
Revs per Mile (km)743 (462)
optional on Latitude
AvailabilityOptional on Latitude
Size and TypeP225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Manufacturer and ModelKumho Solus KL21
Revs per Mile756 (470)
Brakes19 specs
Patriot Sport 4x2 and Latitude 4x2
AvailabilityStandard on Patriot Sport 4x2, Patriot Latitude 4x2
Front: Size and Type11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area223 sq. in. (1,442 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type9.0 x 1.38 (229 x 35) drums
Rear: Swept Area78.1 sq. in. (503.6 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type10.0 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Standard
4x4 models and Limited 4x2
AvailabilityStandard on Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4 and Limited 4x2 and 4x4
Front: Size and Type11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area223 sq. in. (1,442 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type10.3 x 0.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brakes with On- and Off-road CalibrationsStandard
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: 2017 Jeep Patriot Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2017 Jeep Patriot fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 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).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Patriot FWD2.0L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · FWD23MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500347
Patriot FWD2.0L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable) · FWD22MPG26MPG24MPG$2,600378
Patriot FWD2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · FWD23MPG28MPG25MPG$2,500353
Patriot FWD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD21MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700382
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · AWD22MPG27MPG24MPG$2,600369
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · 4WD20MPG25MPG22MPG$2,850400
Patriot 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable) · 4WD20MPG23MPG21MPG$2,950417

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.

2017 Jeep Patriot wheels & tires

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

FitsTireWheelType
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, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact temporary spare; A compact spare is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area and has no pressure sensor, so the TPMS does not monitor it.
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 (2017 Jeep Patriot Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 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.

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
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
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 (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

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
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2017 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

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)13.6 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified)4.5 qt4.26 L
Cooling system2.0L and 2.4L engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)7.2 qt6.8 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile formulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
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, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission (CVT)If equipped
Continuously variable transmission fluid
Mopar CVTF+4
Automatic transmission (six-speed)If equipped
Automatic transmission fluid
Mopar SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmissionIf equipped
Automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear drive assembly (RDA), power transfer unit (PTU)
SAE 80W-90 gear and axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid
Power steering reservoir
Power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid
Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.0L and 2.4L engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15); no methanol

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.

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

2017 Jeep Patriot recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Jeep Patriot: no recalls, 59 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD
21.9% risk
Jeep Patriot SUV FWD
21.9% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Jeep Patriot as of November 8, 2026.

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
59
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
10
  • Power train15
  • Unknown or other15
  • Engine9
  • Air bags8
  • Electrical system8
  • Seat belts6
  • Seats6
  • Service brakes6

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.

2017 Jeep Patriot owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 model year.

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

Reading the 2017 Patriot data for Great Lakes roads

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2017 Jeep Patriot lines that matter for an Evansville winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from P205/70R16 on 16-inch wheels to P225/60R17 on 17-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 4.5 qt, and the manual lists SAE 5W-20. Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in an Indiana winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 525 cold-cranking amps. A Patriot left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Indiana, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

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.

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.

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.

Tank size for hill country

The 2017 Jeep Patriot holds 13.6 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2017 Patriot. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2017 Jeep Patriot questions

How much oil does the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Jeep Patriot?

At 20,000 miles: 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 2017 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 2017 Jeep Patriot get?

The EPA rates the 2017 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, AWD: 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 2017 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 on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

Last model year: 2017 is the final year of the Patriot in the manufacturer's data we cover; New trims: Sport SE, Sport - 75th Anniversary and High Altitude; Powertrain no longer listed: 2.0-liter 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with continuously-variable automatic; New option packages: Mopar Electronics Group, Mopar Interior Appearance, Mopar Katzkin Black Leather and Mopar Trailer Tow Group.

Does the 2017 Jeep Patriot have recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Patriot. 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 2017 Jeep Patriot?

Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Patriot with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (15), unknown or other (15), and engine (9). 7 complaints involved a crash and 1 complaint 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 2017 Jeep Patriot's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2017 Jeep Patriot is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Patriot SUV 4WD: 4 and Jeep Patriot SUV FWD: 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.