2017 Jeep Patriot Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Jeep Patriot factory audio system contains specific locations to accommodate audio components. Dashboard locations accept 1 inch units. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6x9 inch units, while tail gate locations accommodate 3.5 inch units and rear locations support an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, full-range, and subwoofer units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Tail Gate | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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2017 Jeep Patriot Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 02017 Jeep Patriot Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot features five distinct speaker locations distributed throughout the cabin and cargo area, with varying sizes ranging from 1-inch tweeters to an 8-inch subwoofer position.
- Dashboard tweeters at 1 inch may handle higher frequency ranges, potentially complementing the larger full-range speakers installed elsewhere in the vehicle.
- Front and rear door panels share identical 6x9 inch full-range speaker specifications, which could suggest a factory design emphasizing consistent sound staging from both front and rear seating positions.
- The tail gate houses a 3.5-inch full-range speaker, possibly serving as an additional audio source when the rear hatch is open or supplementing rear cabin coverage.
- An 8-inch subwoofer location in the rear section may provide low-frequency reinforcement, though aftermarket upgrades to this position could enhance bass response beyond factory capabilities.
- Door panel speakers at 6x9 inch oval dimensions typically offer greater cone surface area than round equivalents, which might translate to improved mid-bass output compared to circular alternatives.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for standard aftermarket head unit installations without requiring additional dash modifications or adapter kits.
- Replacing the 6x9 inch door speakers could be prioritized over smaller locations given their likely role as primary sound sources for most listening positions within the cabin.
- Full-range speaker designations for three of the five locations suggest the factory system may not employ separate component crossovers in those positions, relying instead on integrated coaxial designs.