Jeep Compass

Name: 2025 Jeep Compass
Brand: Jeep

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The Compass is an outdated small SUV, and as such, it falls short of its competition in just about every way. A recent freshening brought a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine that gives the little Jeep some healthy midrange torque, much quicker acceleration, and slightly better fuel economy than before. But numerous other aspects keep the Compass from honest consideration: the engine sounds raspy; the ride is overly firm and causes the vehicle to feel like it’s bouncing around over bumps; the brake pedal is grabby and difficult to modulate at low speeds; and the driving position is narrow, cramped, and awkward.

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Safety Features

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

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AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

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Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety Features

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

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Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety Features

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

4WD

2-liter 4 turbo (200 hp)

8-speed automatic

Basic 3 years/36,000 miles
Drivetrain 5 years/60,000 miles
Corrosion 5 years/unlimited miles
Roadside Aid 5 years/60,000 miles
Maintenance 2 years/unlimited miles

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Model History

2017-Present

Current Generation

The new Compass, which slots above the Renegade and below the Cherokee, should be better than its uncompetitive and outclassed predecessor. Power comes from a 180-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder--an engine we found to be somewhat unrefined and sluggish in other Jeeps. Three transmission choices are available: six-speed manual, and six- and nine-speed automatics. It has a roomy rear seat and the excellent Uconnect infotainment system. The Trailhawk will be the more robust off-road version, with rock-crawling gearing and off-road tires, and the ability to tow up to 2,000 pounds. The Compass got a refresh for 2022 with altered exterior style and a heavily revised interior design and controls layout. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assistance are now standard on all trim levels. For 2023, Jeep replaced the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a 2.0-liter turbochagred four-cylinder. The nine-speed automatic has been replaced by an eight-speed.

2007-2016

2007 Redesign Year

The Compass is a small, cramped, car-based SUV that shares a platform with the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Patriot. The larger of its two engine choices, a 172-hp, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder, is sluggish and noisy. The continuously variable transmission works well and contributes to its respectable 22 mpg overall. A 2.0-liter engine is also available. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. The ride is acceptable, but handling lacks agility. The Compass seats five and has 60/40 folding rear seats. Curtain airbags and stability control with electronic roll mitigation are standard. Interior quality suffers from cheap plastics and sharp, unfinished edges. Wide rear roof pillars impede the view aft.