2016 Jeep Patriot

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2016 Jeep Patriot is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.4L 4-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: 4WD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.4L 4-cylinder

Combined Economy

21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

4WD, FWD

Transmission

Manual, Automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.4L 4-cylinder
Displacement	2.0 L to 2.4 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Gears	5 to 6
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: 4WD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
Highway	23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

7 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 3, 2026.

16V907000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Remedy: 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…
Reported December 16, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 6, 2026

Data verified: November 6, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Jeep Patriot have?

Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.4L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Jeep Patriot front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: 4WD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Jeep Patriot?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 3, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.