Jeep Patriot · Model year 2015 · No longer built
2015 Jeep Patriot specs, maintenance & manuals
Shopping for a used 2015 Jeep Patriot or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 4 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.
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2015 Jeep Patriot specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Vehicle Type | Sport-utility vehicle |
| Assembly Plant | Belvidere, Ill. |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Compact SUV |
| Introduction Date | December 2006 as a 2007 model |
Body/chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front-engine front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Construction | Unitized steel body |
Engine: 2.0-liter WGE I-4+−
| Availability | Standard on 2WD Patriot Sport and 2WD Patriot Latitude |
| Type and Description | Four cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
| Displacement | 121.9 cu. in. (1998 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual variable-valve timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| 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 Speed | 6,750 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20 |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.2 qt. (6.8 liter) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features |
| Smog-forming Pollution | 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 23/30/26 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 2WD with CVT2 automatic transmission |
(a) The 2.0L with six-speed automatic/CVT in FWD is rated 50-state Bin 4.
Engine: 2.4-liter WGE I-4+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4 and Limited (4x2 and 4x4) |
| Type and Description | Four-cylinder in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| 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 Speed | 6,500 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20 |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.2 qt. (6.8 liter) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter — 2WD; Dual catalytic converter — 4WD; Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features |
| Smog-forming Pollution | 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b) |
| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000 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; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/27/23 — Freedom Drive I 4WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 20/23 — Freedom Drive II Off-road Package 4WD with CVT2L |
(b) Emissions ratings: 2.4L automatic/CVT2/CVT2L in FWD and 4WD are 50-state Bin 4; 2.4L five-speed manual FWD/4WD is 50-state Bin 5/LEV II.
Transaxle: Magna Driveline T355 five-speed manual+−
| Availability | Standard — 2.0-liter engine; Standard — 2.4-liter engine |
| Description | Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, 3-plane shifter |
| 1st | 3.77 |
| 2nd | 2.16 |
| 3rd | 1.41 |
| 4th | 1.026 |
| 5th | 0.72 |
| Reverse | 3.417 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 4.12 |
| Overall Top-gear | 2.97 |
Transaxle: Six-speed automatic 6F24 PowerTech with Auto Stick+−
| Availability | Optional — 2.0-liter engine (FWD); Optional — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and AWD) |
| Description | Six-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| 1st | 4.212 |
| 2nd | 2.637 |
| 3rd | 1.800 |
| 4th | 1.386 |
| 5th | 1.000 |
| 6th | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.285 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 3.648:1 (2.0-liter engine), 3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine) |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 2.817 (2.0-liter engine); 2.600 (2.4-liter engine) |
| Auto Stick | Standard |
Transaxle: Automatic Jatco model CVT2+−
| Availability | Optional - 2.0-liter engine |
| Description | Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| Gear Ratios: Forward | 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable |
| Gear Ratios: Reverse | 1.75:1 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 6.12:1 |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 2.41:1 |
| Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio | 19.11:1 |
Transaxle: Automatic Jatco model CVT2L+−
| Availability | Optional on Patriot 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II |
| Description | Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| Gear Ratios: Forward | 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable |
| Gear Ratios: Reverse | 1.75:1 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 8.135:1 |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 3.21:1 |
| Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio | 19.11:1 |
Drivetrain+−
| Front-wheel Drive: Availability | Standard |
| Front-wheel Drive: Front Differential | Open |
| Four-wheel Drive: Availability | Optional |
| Four-wheel Drive: Type | Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel drive Lock |
| Four-wheel Drive: Rear Differential | Open |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 120-amp; 140-amp with CVT2L |
| Battery | 525 CCA, maintenance-free |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| 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; 3,211 (1,456 kg) — Sport 2WD, 2.0-liter 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 |
Accommodations+−
| Seating Capacity — F/R | 2/3 |
| Front: Head Room without Sunroof | 41.0 (1,040.3) |
| Front: Legroom | 40.6 (1,032.1) |
| Front: Shoulder Room | 54.5 (1,385) |
| Front: Hip Room | 52.3 (1,328.8) |
| Front: Seat Travel | Driver — 10.2 (260); Passenger — 10.2 (260) |
| Front: Recliner Angle Range (degrees) | Driver — Up to 88; Passenger — 76 fold-flat/88 non-fold-flat |
| Front: SAE Front Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 52.3 (1.482) |
| Rear: Head Room | 39.9 (1,013.5) |
| Rear: Leg Room | 39.4 (1,000.8) |
| Rear: Knee Clearance | 1.7 (44.1) |
| Rear: Shoulder Room | 54.0 (1,371.9) |
| Rear: Hip Room | 51.0 (1,294.5) |
| Rear: 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 Indexes: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 23.0 (0.652) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: 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) |
Suspension+−
| 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 |
Steering+−
| 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 |
Wheels+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Sport |
| Type and Material | Styled steel |
| Size | 16 x 6.5 |
Wheels+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Latitude and Limited |
| Type and Material | Polished aluminum |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
Tires+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Sport |
| Size and Type | P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring |
| Manufacturer and Model | Goodyear Eagle LS2 |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 758 (470) |
Tires+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Latitude and Limited |
| Size and Type | P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring |
| Manufacturer and Model | Firestone Affinity |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 771 (479) |
Tires+−
| Availability | Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package and Tire and Wheel Group |
| Size and Type | P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain |
| Manufacturer and Model | Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03 |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 743 (462) |
Brakes+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Sport 4x2, Patriot Latitude 4x2 |
| Front: Size and Type | 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper |
| Front: Swept Area | 223 sq. in. (1,442 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Size and Type | 9.0 x 1.38 (229 x 35) drums |
| Rear: Swept Area | 78.1 sq. in. (503.6 sq. cm) |
| Power-assist Type | 10.0 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
Brakes+−
| Availability | Standard on Patriot Sport 4x4, Latitude 4x4 and Limited 4x2 and 4x4 |
| Front: Size and Type | 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper |
| Front: Swept Area | 223 sq. in. (1,442 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Size and Type | 10.3 x 0.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper |
| Rear: Swept Area | 138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm) |
| Power-assist Type | 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum |
| Anti-lock Brakes with On- and Off-road Calibrations | Standard |
| 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: 2015 Jeep Patriot Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2015 feature availability guide.
Showing 47 of 73 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | Sport | Latitude | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||
| AccentsBright front, rear bumper inserts, and roof cargo side rail inserts | — | — | ✓ |
| MirrorsManual, foldaway | ✓ | — | — |
| Power, heated manual foldaway | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| RoofCargo side rails, black | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Cargo side rails, bright | — | — | ✓ |
| TiresP205/70R16, black sidewall, All-season Touring | ✓ | — | — |
| P215/60R17, black sidewall, All-season Touring | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheels16-in. x 6.5 in. styled steel | ✓ | — | — |
| 16-in. x 6.5 in. black styled steel | — | — | |
| 17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 17-in. x 6.5-in. Black aluminum | Pkg | — | — |
| 17-in. x 6.5-in. Mineral Gray aluminum | — | Pkg | — |
| WindowsManual | ✓ | — | — |
| Power with driver's one-touch down | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior | |||
| Air ConditioningManual temperature control | ✓ | — | |
| Air conditioning with automatic temperature control | — | — | ✓ |
| Seat coveringsDeluxe cloth | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Leather-trimmed | — | — | ✓ |
| SeatsDriver's seat height adjuster (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Front, low-back reclining buckets with 60/40 flat-folding rear seatback | ✓ | — | — |
| Front low-back reclining with, rear reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seatback | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Six-way power driver's seat | — | — | ✓ |
| Heated front seats | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 115-volt outlet to power household items, laptops (150-watt capacity) (12-volt power outlet standard on all models) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powertrain and Chassis | |||
| Engines and Transmissions2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve dual variable-valve timing (VVT) four-cylinder with five-speed manual (4x2 only) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 2.0-liter 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with continuously-variable automatic (CVT2) (4x2 only) | — | ||
| 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT four-cylinder with five-speed manual | ✓ | ||
| BrakesFour-wheel anti-lock brake (ABS), ventilated front disc, rear drum (2WD only) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Four-wheel ABS disc (included with 4WD systems) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Safety and Security | |||
| Remote keyless/illuminated entry | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tire-pressure monitoring display — instrument panel warning indicates which tire is excessively low or high in pressure (included in Security and Cargo Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Uconnect Multimedia | |||
| Media Center 130 AM/FM/CD radio with MP3/WMA support and audio jack | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Media Center 230 AM/FM radio with six-CD/DVD changer, MP3/WMA support and audio jack | — | ✓ | |
| Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen | — | ||
| Media Center 430N AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with MP3/WMA support, 40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, 6.5-in. touchscreen, audio jack, Garmin navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link | — | ||
| Audio SystemsNine Boston Acoustics speakers including subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers (included with Premium Sound Group and Sun and Sound Group) | — | — | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year subscription (included with Sun and Sound Group) | — | O/P | ✓ |
| Uconnect Phone — handsfree calling with address sync, Bluetooth and voice command (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group) | O/P | ||
| Packages | |||
| All-weather Capability Grouptow hooks, engine block heater, all-season floor mats, day-time running lamps, 17-in. aluminum wheels with outline white letter tires (4x4 models only) | — | ||
| Altitude PackageAltitude Gloss Black accents, Black side roof rails, P215/60R17 BSW AS Touring Tires, 17 X 6.5-in. Black aluminum wheels | — | — | |
| High Altitude Packageleather-trimmed bucket seats, power express open/close sunroof, Power 6-Way Drivers Seat, 17 X 6.5 Mineral Gray aluminum wheel | — | — | |
| Premium Sound Groupnine Boston Acoustics speakers, 368 watts of power, subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers | — | ||
| Power Value Groupkeyless entry, power heated manual-folding mirrors, power windows with driver one-touch down feature and power locks (requires air conditioning) | — | — | |
| Security and Cargo Convenience Groupsoft tonneau cover, security alarm, remote start system (requires automatic transmission; Limited only), adjustable roof rack cross rails, auto-dimming rearview mirror, HomeLink universal transceiver, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), tire-pressure monitoring display (Uconnect Phone and mirror-mounted integrated microphone, daytime running lamps (available on Limited only) | — | ||
| Sun and Sound Grouppower sunroof with express open/close and sliding sunshade plus sound system with 368 watts of power, nine speakers, including subwoofer and two flip-down liftgate speakers | — | ||
| Tire and Wheel GroupP215/65R17 OWL All-terrain tire and 17-in. aluminum wheels (included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Group) (not available with 2.0-liter engine) | — | — | |
| Trailer-tow Prep Groupengine oil cooler, trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire (not available with 2.0-liter engine) | — | ||
- The guide prints a dash for not available; it is recorded here as NA.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Latitude over Sport+10 standard +
- ✓Mirrors: Power, heated manual foldaway
- ✓P215/60R17, black sidewall, All-season Touring
- ✓Wheels: 17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum
- ✓Windows: Power with driver's one-touch down
- ✓Air Conditioning: Manual temperature control
- ✓Driver's seat height adjuster (included in Freedom Drive II Off-road Group)
- ✓Front low-back reclining with, rear reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seatback
- ✓Heated front seats
- ✓115-volt outlet to power household items, laptops (150-watt capacity) (12-volt power outlet standard on all models)
- ✓Remote keyless/illuminated entry
Limited over Latitude+7 standard +
- ✓Bright front, rear bumper inserts, and roof cargo side rail inserts
- ✓Roof: Cargo side rails, bright
- ✓Air conditioning with automatic temperature control
- ✓Seat coverings: Leather-trimmed
- ✓Seats: Six-way power driver's seat
- ✓Media Center 230 AM/FM radio with six-CD/DVD changer, MP3/WMA support and audio jack
- ✓SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year subscription (included with Sun and Sound Group)
Standard on every trim (16)
- Accents: Body-color grille
- Fog Lamps: Two halogen, located in front bumper
- Assist handles — four, headliner-mounted above doors
- Cargo area — carpeted load floor
- Glass — deep-tinted on rear door, cargo area and liftgate windows (solar-control standard all models)
- Outside temperature gauge located in odometer
- Front-wheel drive (2WD) transaxle with constant velocity joints and equal-length half shafts
- Speed control — steering-wheel mounted
- Steering: Power rack and pinion, firmer feel
- Advanced multistage driver and front passenger
- Supplemental side-curtain, deploy during a severe-force side impact
- Supplemental front-seat mounted side air bags
- Electronic stability control (ESC) — also includes electronic roll mitigation (ERM), brake assist and all-speed traction control
- Sentry Key engine immobilizer theft deterrent system with two encoded keys
- Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp
- Audio Systems: Four speakers
Source: 2015 Jeep Patriot Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2015 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 or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||
| 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 and filter (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. | ||||||||||||||
Severe duty (all models)
- Change engine oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level
- Check windshield washer fluid level
- Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights
At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system
- 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.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2015 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
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | — | 13.6 gal | 51 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 4.5 qt | 4.26 L |
| Cooling system | 2.0L and 2.4L engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) | 7.2 qt | 6.8 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant or equivalent | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil | API certified SAE 5W-20 | MS-6395 | Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix SAE 5W-20 engine oil |
| 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 | — | — |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (CVT) (If equipped) | CVTF+4 continuously variable transmission fluid or equivalent | — | Mopar CVTF+4 |
| Automatic transmission (six-speed) (If equipped) | SP-IV automatic transmission fluid or equivalent | — | Mopar SP-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Manual transmission (If equipped) | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | — | Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Rear drive assembly (RDA) | SAE 80W-90, API GL-5 gear and axle lubricant | — | Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 |
| Power transfer unit (PTU) | SAE 80W-90, API GL-5 gear and axle lubricant | — | Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid; DOT 4 is acceptable if DOT 3 is not available | — | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering reservoir | Power Steering Fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | — | Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L and 2.4L engines | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 10% (E10); no methanol |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
- Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol, and E-85, are not approved for this non-flex-fuel vehicle.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
- Tighten lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern, twice around, and recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or 'globally compatible' coolants, and do not use propylene glycol-based coolant.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2015 Jeep Patriot owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
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.
2015 Jeep Patriot questions
How much oil does the 2015 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 2015 Jeep Patriot use?
Engine oil: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: 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 2015 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.
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.