How much road noise in a Patriot

expat · Jul 4, 2016

I am looking at buying a Jeep Patriot Limited in Mexico. The Limited is still available here. All Patriots sold here are front wheel drive, and have the 2.4 liter engine, manual or 6 speed automatic. They only have the two front air bags. I do not know what other differences there might be.

I have read that there is more sound deadening in the higher end models. I used to have a Honda Element, and the road/tire noise could be very loud and annoying. With our roads down here, I am concerned about how much road noise intrudes into the cabin. I am not a big fan of trying to drown out the noise with the radio.

I doubt if I would be able to get a good idea on a test drive about cabin noise. What have been your experiences? Do the High Altitude and Limited have more sound deadening insulation?

Thanks for any input. I am looking for a 2016 Jeep Patriot Limited

Jallenb11 · Jul 4, 2016

My High Altitude seems pretty quiet with the windows up even after putting AT tires on it....with the windows down is another story.

Terasec · Jul 4, 2016

I prefer to hear the engine and road noise
Gives me better heads up when something isnt running right
My pat has been loud how i like it

griff · Jul 5, 2016

I have the 2012 Latitude. Due to a hearing problem, the road noise seemed excessive so I bought materials and soundproofed the 2 front doors, the front and rear floorboards, the front fenderwells and the spare tire area.
It really didn't seem to have much sound deadening material, I only saw a small square in each of the front doors.

I'll also say I didn't notice much difference afterwards either, but it's probably just me, I hear background noises better than I hear the person next to me speaking.

13528 · Jul 5, 2016

The Patriot is loud. Wind noise aside, there's just not much sound deadening, and the 2.4L engine sounds like a sewing machine.

Ignatz · Jul 6, 2016

I don't get much wind noise, but as for road noise, tires make a huge difference. I had General RT43s on my Patriot and (loving husband that I am) I put them on Wifey's Patriot and put Her older OEM tires on mine. So I've had both General RT43s and Goodyear LS2s on my Patriot and the OEM Goodyear LS2s are much louder -- no question. Admittedly the LS2s are older and any older tires are louder than when they are new, except maybe AT or snow tires.

12PatriotCVT · Jul 6, 2016

Not sure if the Compass is quieter but they do come standard with the noise isolating windshield. Not sure why the 3000.00 difference in price 'cept for alloy rims, a/c and windshield. I like the 6at. Would think less noise than the whiny CVT.

Tyler-98-W68 · Jul 8, 2016

More standard features vs options on the patriot, and don't forget the LED tail lights and on some models the projector headlamps

12PatriotCVT · Jul 8, 2016

If I was Jack Alwart I would look at both mks. The Compass price point seems lower now. I like Compass name might stick with newer smaller compact and it's made in USA.

Earthworm51 · Jul 8, 2016

You will get a very good idea of cabin noise on a test drive.

Jallenb11 · Jul 8, 2016

Make sure to drive on rough ground...big difference between street noise and gravel/rough road.

Ptram · Jul 8, 2016

I have a 2015 high altitude with the 2.4 and 6 sp auto and I don't notice that much noise, but my driving is on the highway and no off road driving. It may be too that I have tuned the noise out or maybe I am taking the wife's suggestion--turn the radio volume up:grin2:

How much road noise in a Patriot

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