The Patriots made before production ended in 2017 had the highest quality of materials in the cabin, and the available technology was, unsurprisingly, better than in the early production years. Plus, Jeep responded to problems with the early models, so the Patriot was more reliable.
While the 2017 Jeep Patriot isn’t a luxury car, it is affordable and the best of the production run. Jeep ended on a high note and stopped production the following year.
Also, you might want to avoid the 2008 model, which has the most driver complaints of any model year. Drivers didn’t like the lack of trim options, and they had problems with the body, fuel system, transmission, suspension, and engine—none of which are cheap repairs!