Does anyone drive a late model Jeep vehicle?

Hi everyone.

Been looking for a car that an elderly person who doesn't walk well, would find fairly easy to get in and get out of. I'm thinking about a Jeep Patriot or Jeep Compass. Right now we ride around in a first gen Ford Transit Connect. Low passenger seat, wide passenger door, these two Jeeps seem to look about the same.

We're planning a trip to Orlando(from Atlanta) in the summer and the TC is shabby and the AC doesn't work, and really isn't fixable. So something nicer is definitely due.

Are these Jeeps reliable? Easy to work on? Do they have Dodge cousins that are the same but different badges?

Thanks everyone.