Check out JD or any other source on reliability then. The only place you'll find positive remarks about FCA vehicles is on websites that directly profit from it.
I've never seen a group of such stubborn old men refusing to believe simple facts right in front of their faces. It's absolutely hilarious. And what's even better, you think you WON the argument. You don't win when your "facts" are completely false. Or you think your 3 anecdotes are more important than objective data.
What I discovered when researching the newer Patriots with the improved 2.4L engine and Powertech transmission is that the
owner reviews did not mimic the trade reviews.
An example, Kelley Blue Book:
https://www.kbb.com/jeep/patriot/2016/sport-consumer_reviews/?vehicleid=411810
Other sites are the same and you can research that yourself. One can cherry pick data either way, i.e. go to a complaint site and all you see are...complaints. You can claim that only the fanboys are replying to KBB site. But, it also not uncommon for only people with problems to respond on review sites. Internet amplification either way??
When I see JD Powers give the Patriot 2 stars out of 5 for Powertrain (mechanical), I have to ask "why"? It doesn't burn oil. It has no variable cylinder management problems. It has no DI valve problems. No head gasket issues. It has no history whatsoever as a problem child.
How, then, can I give credence to JD Power's ranking?