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Owners praise the 2014 Patriot's go-anywhere ground clearance and narrow wheelbase, which squeezes into tight city parking spots that SUVs usually can't fit. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with the five-speed manual transmission (on base and Sport trims) feels direct and doesn't hunt for gears on highways. Second-row seat folds completely flat, turning the cargo area into a sleeping platform for road trips.
The CVT automatic transmission (standard on Latitude and Limited trims) shudders and hesitates during acceleration and often fails around 90k–110k miles, sometimes requiring a $3,500+ replacement. Paint bubbles and peels prematurely on hood and roof panels, starting as early as 50k miles. Panoramic sunroofs leak water into the cabin and headliners sag by 80k miles; door seals also deteriorate, letting road noise in.
Under 80k miles: $8,500–$11,200. 80k–140k miles: $6,800–$9,400. Over 140k miles: $4,200–$6,500. Manuals fetch $800–$1,200 more than CVT automatics because buyers avoid transmission-failure risk; accident-free Limiteds with service records command top dollar in the West, while rust-prone examples from the Northeast drop 15–20 percent.
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