Hello- I hadn't had any reason to post in the past year, as the Patriot has been doing fine. It's a 2016 model I picked up from a local used car dealer. I have replaced spark plugs, flushed the cooling system, new tires with wheel alignment, replaced the serpentine belt and a few other odds and ends. Now has about 125,000 on it. I replaced the throttle body last Feb, doing it myself, as finding a mechanic or a shop to do it in a timely fashion was not going to happen. About two years ago, I had a local shop do the brakes- complete. All in all, I think the Patriot is still a good vehicle for the price. Gas milage runs about 25 and up depending on town or highway driving. The radio is still junk. FM works sometimes and the cd player is good, but the am is not there. Marcone (?) would be turning over in his grave with embarrassment. I gave it the 10-year Ziebart treatment. It should outlast me, as I passed four score not lang age. Great forum!! KC