This is a technical question, specific to 2011 Jeep Patriots. SHORT VERSION: Although Jeep.com lists 3 models/trim levels for the Patriot (Sport, Latitude, Latitude X) – or 4 if you also count Latitude X 70th Anniversary – for VIN designation purposes are there only 2 Patriot models: the Sport and Latitude X? Put another way, does a Latitude (not X) model/trim level, have the same VIN designation as a Sport?
LONG VERSION: On Saturday 4/9, I negotiated for and purchased what I believed to be a 2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude (not X). We wanted leather seats, which are being installed and we are to pick up the vehicle this evening 4/13. The vehicle we purchased has “Latitude” badges on the exterior of the vehicle. I have a copy of the Chrysler Group LLC invoice listing a “Customer Preferred Package 26B” (what the dealer has told me is the “Latitude” package”). I also have a copy of the Options Report from Chrysler to the dealer itemizing the “Customer Preferred Package 26B.” Part of the 26B package, which is listed on the Options Report, is “MTMP, Latitude Badge.”
In arranging for insurance for my new Latitude (not X), I wanted to verify the VIN and entered it at carfax.com. The listing carfax.com returned stated “2011 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT”. Knowing I negotiated for a regular Latitude, and not a Sport, I checked all of the paper work from the dealer. It all listed “2011 Patriot” without further designation. I do not have a copy of the window sticker and the dealer could not retrieve it when I called, as the vehicle is still in the window at the shop getting leather. The dealer told me that all of the Latitude (not X) models on his lot would have Sport VIN numbers.
I have called Chrysler/Jeep corporate sales and customer care. They also had access to the Chrysler Group LLC invoice and Options Report, I was referencing. Their initial responses are that the Latitude is a SEPARATE model/trim level from the Sport AND that the 26B package is not a package for a Patriot Sport model/trim level. While they were not certain, they believe that Latitude (not X) model/trim levels would have “Sport” designations associated with their VINs. Because the customer care center could not give me a 100% answer, they escalated my issues to a case manager and are supposed to contact me within 24 hours.
If there are any 2011 Latitude (not X) owners out there, please check your VIN and let me know what model designation is returned when you enter it on carfax.com or other similar VIN look-up sites. Also, if you know, was your 2011 Latitude (not X) upgraded with a 26B package?
I would appreciate any additional info? I’m super excited about getting my new Jeep, but want to be certain I am getting what I negotiated for.
Thanks in advance for your time in reviewing this lengthy post.
LONG VERSION: On Saturday 4/9, I negotiated for and purchased what I believed to be a 2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude (not X). We wanted leather seats, which are being installed and we are to pick up the vehicle this evening 4/13. The vehicle we purchased has “Latitude” badges on the exterior of the vehicle. I have a copy of the Chrysler Group LLC invoice listing a “Customer Preferred Package 26B” (what the dealer has told me is the “Latitude” package”). I also have a copy of the Options Report from Chrysler to the dealer itemizing the “Customer Preferred Package 26B.” Part of the 26B package, which is listed on the Options Report, is “MTMP, Latitude Badge.”
In arranging for insurance for my new Latitude (not X), I wanted to verify the VIN and entered it at carfax.com. The listing carfax.com returned stated “2011 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT”. Knowing I negotiated for a regular Latitude, and not a Sport, I checked all of the paper work from the dealer. It all listed “2011 Patriot” without further designation. I do not have a copy of the window sticker and the dealer could not retrieve it when I called, as the vehicle is still in the window at the shop getting leather. The dealer told me that all of the Latitude (not X) models on his lot would have Sport VIN numbers.
I have called Chrysler/Jeep corporate sales and customer care. They also had access to the Chrysler Group LLC invoice and Options Report, I was referencing. Their initial responses are that the Latitude is a SEPARATE model/trim level from the Sport AND that the 26B package is not a package for a Patriot Sport model/trim level. While they were not certain, they believe that Latitude (not X) model/trim levels would have “Sport” designations associated with their VINs. Because the customer care center could not give me a 100% answer, they escalated my issues to a case manager and are supposed to contact me within 24 hours.
If there are any 2011 Latitude (not X) owners out there, please check your VIN and let me know what model designation is returned when you enter it on carfax.com or other similar VIN look-up sites. Also, if you know, was your 2011 Latitude (not X) upgraded with a 26B package?
I would appreciate any additional info? I’m super excited about getting my new Jeep, but want to be certain I am getting what I negotiated for.
Thanks in advance for your time in reviewing this lengthy post.
