Jeep Patriot
Transmission, start-stop, premium fuel and flex-fuel by model year, 2010–2017
TransmissionThe 2017 Jeep Patriot is offered with a CVT, a 6-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual, depending on configuration.
Auto start-stopNo. EPA lists no auto start-stop on any 2017 Jeep Patriot configuration it tested.
Premium fuelEPA tested the 2017 Jeep Patriot on regular gasoline, not premium; your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Flex-fuel (E85)No. EPA does not list any 2017 Jeep Patriot configuration as a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).
2017 at a glance
7 configurations tested by EPA
EPA lists a manual transmission for the Jeep Patriot in these model years: 2010–2017 (8 years of data from 2010–2017).
Jeep Patriot features by model year
Configurations by year
2017 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | All-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2016 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2015 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2014 Jeep Patriot
8 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2013 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2012 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
2011 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
2010 Jeep Patriot
7 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVTvariable gear ratios | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| Patriot 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | 4-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
Check before you buy or refuel Confirm on the window sticker, owner's manual or with the dealer. Trims and options can differ from the configurations EPA tested.
About premium fuel EPA data shows the fuel a vehicle was tested on. It does not say whether premium is required or only recommended. Your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Before using E85 Confirm the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in the owner's manual, or look for a yellow gas cap or an "FFV" badge. Not every version of a model is flex-fuel.
Source: U.S. EPA / Department of Energy vehicle data fromFuelEconomy.gov, data as of September 29, 2026.See how we classify vehicles.
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