2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude Sport 4×4
Verdict #139 · 100,000 miles · VIN Not listed · Stock #5212 BUY
“A fair price, four-wheel drive, and the better 6-speed automatic — this is what a good $7,000 SUV looks like.”
Pros
- Priced at or under comparable 2014 Patriot Latitude 4x4s with ~100k miles
- 2.4L with the 6-speed automatic, not the trouble-prone CVT
- Four-wheel drive — useful for Indiana winters
- Dealer says it is clean, well-maintained, non-smoker with good tires
Cons
- No VIN published, so history cannot be checked before you show up
- 100k miles means maintenance items like struts and brakes are on the horizon
- Patriots are basic transportation, not a luxury ride — set expectations accordingly
Analysis
This 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude Sport 4×4 checks the boxes that matter at the $7,000 price point. The 2.4L four-cylinder paired with the 6-speed automatic is the powertrain to want in a Patriot — the CVT versions are the ones with the scary repair stories. With roughly 100,000 miles, the $6,999 asking price sits right at or under what comparable 4×4 Latitudes are listed for regionally, so you are not paying a premium for a small lot.
The dealer describes it as clean, well-maintained, and a non-smoker with good tread on the tires and remote start — all nice signals for a 12-year-old daily driver. The knock: no VIN is published, so you cannot run your own history check before driving over to Calhoun Street. At this age and mileage, have a mechanic look it over for suspension and brake wear before you sign. For a budget 4×4 that gets you through a Fort Wayne winter, the math works. That is a BUY.
Market Comparison
Comparable 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4×4 listings with ~100k miles in the region run $6,000–$8,000 (e.g., a 4×4 Latitude at 101k miles listed at $7,995; Edmunds fair price at $8,393 for 103k miles). At $6,999, this one is priced at or under market.
The Original Listing
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