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It's a Jeep thing!
Heather, 08/22/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
71 of 73 people found this review helpful
I just bought my Steel Blue 4x4 Sport and I am 100% completely in love with it! It's just the perfect size for an SUV and the gas mileage is great. I couldn't be more pleased. The ride is so smooth, as well as the CVT transmission. I think all the Compass haters need to go drive one before they make their final judgment. I didn't like it at first; one test drive is all it took!
I Love My Little Jeep
docgent, 12/17/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
This car is really amazing and I love the fuel economy. It has some zip in the city and fun in the mountains. I owned a Honda Element for 3 years and sold it and bought this dandy of a vehicle. It rides great and feels like a car, yet has the room and comfort of a expensive SUV.
NW Compass
NW Compass, 11/08/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
37 of 41 people found this review helpful
Was looking for a car for the wife. Leaning towards the Liberty, liked the look etc. and great cash incentives right now. From what I had heard Compass had no go. Test drove the Liberty then the Compass. The minute I drove the Compass knew it was the car she would enjoy. SUV look, had plenty of get up and go, plus the ride was so much better than the Liberty. It was what she wanted and is a lot more than I expected. Only options we got were the automatic, Drivers Convenience Group (recommended), the E Package (power windows etc.), Yes Essentials premium seats (recommended). The car drives great, plenty of room, zips down the freeway. Everything we wanted and more for a great price.
Jeep should be ashamed..
slh22, 07/09/2011
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Compass brand new in 2007 and was so excited to have a reliable vehicle--wow was I wrong! Since buying my Jeep, I've had nothing but repairs. A new transmission around 30,000 miles, new sway bar, two new ball joints, front and rear brakes replaced, and now both of my outer tie rods need replaced--all of this with only 65,000 miles on it. Jeep really should be ashamed of the poor quality they put into this model. Coming from a "Jeep Family," I will never buy another one.
BUYER BEWARE
Jeremy Myers, 01/20/2016
updated 09/30/2019
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
We bought my wife's 2007 jeep compass, used approximately 2 1/2 years and it hasn't ran for more then 3 or 4 months continuously without a breakdown. I fully understand the risks of buying a used car, but like most people can't possibly afford to buy a new car. This is by far the worst car I have ever owned. Not even a month after we bought it the sunroof quit working it will flip up but wont retract it acts like the tract is stuck & it wont close enough to completely seal so whenever it rains really hard the headliner gets pretty saturated around the passenger door frame. Had to replace the alternator a few months later. You can only get the correct amp alternator from the dealer which was almost $400. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and usually work on my own vehicles, generally if I don't know how to fix something I can figure it out. That in mind, the location of the alternator makes it about an 8 or 9 hour job for an ase certified mechanic. I don't have the tools, time or knowledge an ase certified mechanic does. So I took it to a retired mechanic I know & he still charged me $350 in labor (a lot cheaper then a shop would have charged). Died on my wife several times and when I showed up to get her and look at the car it starts up and runs fine. Rear wheel bearings went out a couple months ago $250 for the set and once again it is something better left to a mechanic seeing as I usually work 60 hours a week and couldn't leave the jeep down for more then a few days. $400 in labor for that one. & yesterday the fuel pump went out on her leaving her stranded once again...in 15 degree Ohio weather. At least I have a pretty good idea it's the fuel pump that or the starter. I'm going to take the starter off first and have it bench tested...anyway, fuel pump is $160 & thankfully looks fairly easy to change. The trade in value is dropping twice as fast as we can get our loan paid down. 2 months ago I checked the NADA & the trade in was $6800, I checked today and the trade is $4900. The car has no acceleration and hesitates and jerks [non-permissible content removed] if you get on the accelerator (especially if you have the A/c on.) "4 wheel drive" is basically all wheel drive that you can turn off as there is no 4 lo or high. It's stalled on us the past few times we filled up the gas tank immediately after leaving the gas station (this is part of why I think my current problem is the fuel pump, that & I don't hear it prime when I turn the key on.) The transmission fluid fill tube has no dipstick to check the fluid level so you have to take it to a dealer to have simple top offs. Oil changes take forever, due to the design of the oil fill port limiting flow. My Honda has more cargo room & the trunk then this crossover. On the freeway changing lanes is near impossible due to the design of the rear window creating giant blind spots on both sides, especially the passenger side. The only thing I can say positive about the car is the interior is well thought out and comfortable the gauges are nice and there's plenty of leg and head room. The factory stereo sounds really nice. Needless to say the cons outweigh the pros and I cannot wait to get this thing fixed once again and trade it in on anything else
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J.E.E.P- Just. Empty. Every. Pocket!
Elissa B., 01/05/2016
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 42 people found this review helpful
This is the first jeep I have ever owned. Purchased it 3 years ago used with 43,000 miles on it. I purchased it for $6000 and thats because it had been my brothers and he was buying new car. He had only had it for 2 years and all problems seemed to have started once it became mine, go figure! It has been in the shop more than ANY other vehicle I have ever owned. Over $3000 worth of repairs thus far. I have had front end work done multiple times, ball joints tie rods etc... throttle control problems, power steering pump problems and so many more that out of sheer frustration at the moment I cant even remember the rest! I have been told that framework on rear end is completely shot. Rusted out and unsafe to drive. I live in upstate NY and am use to driving in horrible winter conditions and because of frame problems I have handling issues and slide all over the place on roads with even the tiniest amount of snow on them while going 20mph!! From my research, all of these problems are typical of this vehicle and it looks like the most expensive fix is going to be the current framework problem. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!! Don't be as stupid as I was!!!!!! In the shop more than the road, total money pit!
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Fills the niche
schill27, 11/29/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've only had this vehicle for a short amount of time but in that amount of time I have come to truly enjoy it. What many consider negative features of the Compass truly don't understand what they're driving. Yes, from a stand still it takes the CVT some time to get to full highway speeds. However, short of drag racing or awkward on-ramps, how often does someone get on an expressway starting at 0 MPH? Lack of cargo space? Not really. The Compass has adequate space for everyday necessities, and with the 60/40 back seats I can't imagine not having enough room. I'd target this vehicle at a younger audience who want nice features with an affordable price tag.
New Compass Owner
NW Mopar Man, 11/01/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Was looking at the Jeep Liberty and other SUV's. Was skeptical about the Compass because of some reviews. The Compass drives more like a car and much better comfort than the Jeep Liberty IMO. Bought the FWD auto, and the power is very adequate and the ride is very smooth and quiet. Goes down the freeway at 70mph no problem. The paint finish is great. This is the wife's daily driver and she loves the comfort, style, overall handling. We bought it for town and freeway driving, not off-road. Jeep has a winner in the price group. Would recommend the 26E package and Drivers Convenience group if you like a little more power options and gadgets.
Does not age gracefully...
burauhaus, 01/17/2014
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used 07/2013, less than 85,000 mi, no warrantee offered. Within 2 months, we had to replace the trans control modulator; less than 30 days later, alternator was replaced also. None of this was covered by the dealership as we were told this was "normal wear and tear". Before the holidays our Jeep was backed into, resulting in some body damage & a thumping sound in the LF wheel (impact) area. Service says we now need to replace the RF wheel bearing AND the transmission, citing normal wear & tear, not from incident. Looking into lemon law for our state... this is RIDICULOUS! Would not buy this car again.
I love my Jeep Compass
betsymac1969, 01/09/2013
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep Compass brand new in 2007. I have never bought a brand new vehicle. I have paid off my vehicle and it still runs wonderful. I had to have the alternator replaced Jan 2012. It is still going strong with over 95,000 miles on it! I will probably drive this vehicle until it falls apart! I love the ride, the comfort and most importantly the reliability! Love it!
Not worth buying worst car I ever owned
Rich, 02/02/2016
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 34 people found this review helpful
Only had my Jeep Compass for 9 months I bought it used with 90 k miles since owning it the 9 months dumped about 6 grand into it def. not worth what the resale value is it does drive and I feel it is reliable to a point but every part that needs to be replaced when I had the issue was a arm and a leg I feel Chrysler and the jeep dealerships now this so everytime I bring it in its o this much time this much to fix while the parts are no where near what they cost or I feel they just try to get money from u I have a aftermarket exhaust which comes from the cat back which is not a no name brand it has a life time warranty on it and there telling me it all has to be replaced that my cat is aftermarket too lol I helped put it on I know there's only one cat and it goes from the cat back it was just the muffler and the pipe that went to the cat lol. But any way just trying to say that I'm very disappointed in this vehicle and jeep themselves
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This is one neat Jeep
Golden Girl, 01/17/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I sold my minivan because of the mileage. I compared this Jeep to the RAV4 and other Japanese vehicles. I am so satisfied with my Jeep purchase starting with the price. It is comfortable, economical, and handles very well in the Michigan winter. This car is worth the money and will do all you ask of it. It will not win any races but once you get it on the highway you will be very satisfied. Try it. I think you will be very surprised!
Compact Jeep
Brad L, 12/15/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purchased Compass ~1 week ago after looking at many other small SUVs. Traded in a Toyota Prius as I needed 4WD for northeast winter driving. The pricing was acceptable, being less than most SUV models. The engine seems strong for a 4 cylinder. Lots of safety equipment as standard equipment. Like the lock in 4WD option and the manual shift. On the negative side, however, I'm disappointed in fuel economy averaging only about 23 mpg highway. The vehicle is truly a compact SUV. Not much leg room in rear seating area. Very limited cargo space. Several blind spots w/ solid head rests in rear seats. Front cup holders are inaccessible. Build quality is suspect with lots of hard plastics.
Always in the shop.
Megan, 12/31/2015
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I had my Compass for a little over 2 years. Those years, I had my car in the shop more than it was on the road. The entire front end broke, I had to replace the control arms three times, the wheel pulled to the left no matter how many times I got alignments or my steering checked, the glue holding in the headlights gave out and I replaced the driver's side headlight twice, plus the fuel economy sucked. I filled up about every two days. The material of the seats were of poor quality and got easily stained. In my opinion, I found the backseats comfortable. My Compass was recently totaled due to hitting a deer. Sadly, I was not going fast, under 10, and it it pushed everything under the hood back and caused major damage. As far as I am concerned, I will never buy another Compass and am leery of Jeeps in general now.
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Compass rocks!
Gloria, 07/18/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am really happy with my Compass (purchased 7/13/06). The name was a little hard to remember at first but since I starting calling her "Compass Rose" the name fits perfectly. Funny though the car is NOT equipped with a compass. I traded in my '99 Jeep Cherokee Classic so, needless to say the ride is smooth, merging into traffic is effortless even with the 2.7, 4 cylinder engine, and not remarkably slower than the 4.0 liter in my Cherokee. The interior is comfortable, plenty of room in the backseat and the back doors are very accessible. I would however, change the headrests in the rear seat, as they are a bit high and tend to restrict visibility out of the rear window. Odometer: 158 miles.
BUYER BEWARE! RUN AWAY
Natalie, 05/06/2016
updated 11/09/2016
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
This Jeep is horrible! i originally wanted a jeep wrangler but settled for the compass because i read it had good mpg, bought used with only 15k couple months in and had front end issues, have replaced front rotors,front and rear brakes, new tires .. has had multiple alignments, three months ago needed new ETC system ! I'm at 87k and now the alternator gave out today! something rattles when i hit any bump and slips even with a little bit of rain or snow on ground ,
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I love my Compass!
Teresa, 06/16/2008
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I never bought a new car before, always bought used. That is until I first saw the Compass back in September of 2006! It's body style is so unique, I had to check it out. Now, 18 months later, I still love my Compass inside and out! I have had only one minor problem, an air sensor, which was quickly diagnosed and replaced. I get between 24 and 25 mpg and I would say that 75% of my driving is city versus highway!
DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE
Renee, 09/17/2015
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car has more issues and definitely does not age gracefully. The issues are very expensive ones to repair, I would never recommend anyone to by a Jeep Compass. Keep searching!
Love the Compass
taz, 07/21/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just got a 2007 Compass and just love it. My husband saw it, drove it and within 3 hours bought it for me. I just love the room in it and it drive great. My husband is 6'5 and has lots of room in it. I am going to enjoy my new vehicle.
Our Compass
Terry, 04/04/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When we purchased the Compass we traded in a 2002 Liberty. We love it's handling in the city and on the highway. The CVT transmission takes a bit to get used to but other wise we love the Compass. The seats are very comfortable. Braking is excellent. A little slow off the line but it's not built for speed. Great cargo capacity and easy to get in and out of. The instrument panel is easy to read. Our only complaint is the only power switch for the door locks is on the drivers door. The rear passengers need to unlock the door by pulling up on the door lock button if the driver doesn't unlock the doors. All in All after owning several vehicles, this is one that I would buy two off.
A serious piece of junk
TimeLimitXceeded, 09/12/2010
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep Compass 4x4 with 47,000 miles on 3/1/10. I bought it from a Jeep dealership thinking the car would be in good shape. I had the car checked out by my mechanic and uncle and they both gave the go ahead. On June 5th my Jeep kept on stalling every single time I would come to a stop. After doing tons of research, I found that the PCM needed flashed.Done, no problems sense (warranty repair 80k on PCM) On Sept 9th at 53,000 miles while going in for an inspection, I was told by my mechanic that the Jeep was unsafe. Both control arms, ball joints and sway bar links needed as they were literally falling out of place. These are parts that are supposed to last not crumble at 50k!
Terrible car experience
andera11, 06/27/2013
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
This 2007 Jeep Compass is the worst vehicle to drive. It is not reliable; there is always something wrong with it. I had my Transmission Oil Temp light come on within a week of purchasing the vehicle. Roughly 2 weeks later, it came on again and now 8 months later it has come on yet again. The RPM's go up and the speed goes down within 1-3 minutes after the light comes on; makes you pull over on the road side for the vehicle to cool down. Definitely not worth anyone's time. Not happy at all. On top of it, they say it is something different every time I take it in to get fixed.I have also had the control arm and sway bar and bushings replaced in the front at 66552 miles.
Glad to get rid of it!
sdont, 04/05/2011
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I traded in my honda civic for a new jeep limited in 2007. I never had so many issues with my car in 12 yrs than I did in owning the jeep for 4 yrs. It was always something. Just had to replace the outer tie rods and replace 2 low profile tires the other day BILL=$500+ (I dont know why they put those tires on SUV's, tho its the popular thing to do these days). I just traded it in for a Kia Sportage...Love it so far, just hope I never run into the issues I had with the compass!
Great Little SUV
Jay, 12/11/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've wanted an SUV for a While, but never liked how they handled or the gas mileage. The Compass sits a little lower and drives more like a car (can take turns a little faster. It gets good mileage, but I didn't buy it for this. It has plenty of room and is lots of fun to drive. I notice people look at me a lot, I don't know if its just a brand new car (model too) or just that I'm a good looking guy. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase and look forward to having it a very long time.
It is a Jeep
didiacat, 08/23/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Compass is more than I expected. It is not a Ferrari nor was it intended to be. It is a good stable ride. Holds the road well and once it get up to speed it can stay with the big boys. Anyone who is looking for 0 to 60 in 10 sec won't find it here. What they will find is reasonable acceleration and wonderful fuel economy. The ride is pleasant and reasonably quiet. It is fun to drive and with autostick activated it is even more fun. I don't wince when I drive up to the pump and I leave with a smile on my face. I like it, my wife likes it and my grand kids love it.
Solid Car
Lance Beasman, 01/17/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Originally shopping for the Caliber, but they were in short supply .The reason was because the Compass was being built (yes, they share the same assembly plant). It is a great car for the daily commute, especially with the Sirius radio. The rear headroom is higher, albeit the rear legroom is lacking. I should have bought one with option 26E. This would have included reclining rear seats!
Compass is the Best
Tommy, 11/07/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have owned the Compass for almost 2 months and have found it to be everything we wanted in this size vehicle. Love the heated seats and the ride is excellent. All the comfort details are well placed and look great. The styling is right up there with the competition and the pricing is well below others in its group. Have owned a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Dodge Durango and this is smaller and more versatile than either if you do not need to haul a lot. Totally satisfied.
everyone turns their heads as i drive by
elizabeth, 10/25/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this jeep 1 week ago. The performance is excellent. It's a nice looking Jeep and it's very comfortable inside. I am a female and it's easy for a woman to maneuver (not too big). I have no complaints and iI would recommend this Jeep to anyone.
NOT what you would expct from Jeep
yooper906, 11/11/2010
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The day we bought our Jeep Compass we were excited, a sexy black ride, with great gas mileage, and four wheel drive. We though we had found the perfect vehicle. NOT THE CASE. Our Jeep has been in the shop so many times the service manager knows me and my wife by name, when we come in for oil changes he gives us a loaner because there is usually something else wrong. The front end components have been replaced numerous times, we have fought the lemon law fight, but have gotten the run around. Several tires have been chewed up by this beast. It is loud on the highway, underpowered, and most importantly, not mechanically sound. PLEASE, do not consider the Compass, they are trouble.
Just Purchase My First Jeep
Frank Freeman, 12/24/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I think Jeep made a gigantic step forward in the design of the 2007 Compass. Until I saw and researched the feature of the 2007 Compass, I always thought the Jeep was an off road vehicle. I never liked its design, because it reminded me of a box. I realize that most Jeep models are primarily an off the road vehicle, and that the design has remained the same for years. So, I understand why some buyers are shocked to see a Jeep with a modern design, with its primary use on the highway. It is great for for those of us who live in the snow country, and yet want a family car. It would be my hope that the Jeep designers continue their forward thinking.
Boo ya
Kara, 11/24/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Nice ride. I went from a Wrangler to the Compass and it was a wise decision. Great gas mileage for a Jeep and I love the exterior/interior look.
not bad
CRZY DMD, 07/09/2016
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
it is a great car but problematic. It must be babied. my 4wd is stuck in 4wd. I did some digging into computer operations and have fpund a phrase "interrupts" which means any part of a software loop(or circuit) will faulter everything.
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It's great for what it was designed.
btflmtnhgr, 09/18/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had a 1967 TLC wagon (rebuilt with bored out engine), lots of torque, tons of gas pulls Jeeps out of the ditch, traded an Audi Allroad wagon for the Compass and it gets better gas mileage and feels safer, is quieter to drive than my Sportster. People are complaining because it's not a luxury vehicle and not an off-roader...ya think! Ask Jeep - that's the point of the Compass.
Stop All The Hating
AmercanEagleDude, 11/10/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
There is so much negative remarks about this car, all from people that don't have one. I personally love my Compass. I had to wait 2 months for it. I have the limited Jeep Green w/ beige interior, UConnect, speaker upgrade, Sirius, and security. But it was well worth the wait. The car looks much better in person than in pictures. I'm going to add Rallye lights to the grill to make it look more like a concept. For the price this car is great. I think the car should be called a rally car rather than a compact SUV. Cargo room is sufficient, my friends love it. And despite the 4 cylinders it still moves quick. Everyone complains about the plastic dash, but if it's durable then who cares.
Christina The Jeep Compass 2007
Stacy Stone, 03/14/2018
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I don’t know how so many crazy, all of the sudden break downs can happen to one vehicle. An alternator the completely shuts down. At his and a that always with zero warning. This is the most dangerous vehicle I have owned and I did own a pinto and a Germlin. Worst car ever!!! Yes I did maintain the vehicle with regular up keep. Purchased in July of 2012 with 45,000 miles on it for $ 12,900.
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A COMPLETE Shocker
afterrainjosh, 03/22/2010
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Contrary to what some reviewers have said, I was blown away on all fronts by the Compass. The comfort of the drive is astounding. The handling and power is better than my wife's $50,000 sports car (I am not kidding. Her exact words were "Oh my gosh; honey! It's amazing"), the gas mileage is nothing short of amazing- we have recorded between 29 and 30 mpg on the freeway. The style of interior design is on par with similarly priced other makes; however the actual layout is extremely functional- everything is naturally where it should be- the little added touches (removable flashlight, power outlets, LOTS of storage, and seats that all fold flat to create a HUGE cargo area) are great too
John's 2007 Jeep Compass Review
John, 01/19/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
DISLIKES: CVT at startup in cold weather is balky. Engine is noisy during acceleration. Highway mileage is not what is expected. The Ipod/phone holder is inconvenient to use while driving. You have to turn and look back to see it. Can't use arm rest with holder open. The center front armrest is too far back to be useful. Rear window wiper is too small. Trip odometer control is hard to reach. Location of cruise control is inconvenient. Standard CD player lacks compression feature. Standard sound system bass is poor. Location of rear defrost control is small and inconveniently located. LIKES: Heater warms up fast. Handling. Folding seats. Style.
One neat little Jeep
Fiddler, 11/23/2006
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I needed an economical small SUV. This is one great small car. It is comfortable, much less expensive than the Japanese competition. Yet it meets all of my requirements. It is economical, comfortable, handles just fine, and zips around the city. On the expressway it can compete with the big boys, just not quite as fast accelerating - after all it is only a 4 cylinder. Try it. You will be very surprised.
Run away
Michelle H, 07/25/2018
updated 02/01/2019
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used as is with 107k miles, dealer who sold it to me stated it had been completely throughly checked. Lies. Not even 600 miles after purchasing transmission went out on it left me stranded on a holiday weekend 200 miles from home and 200 miles from destination. Had to replace tie rods, wheel bearings, clutch, struts, gaskets, etc list can go on. This thing has been a penny picker since day one it’s now paid off does good in snow if you have good tires. Gas tank is faulty ONLY 12 gal tank! Tiny. The sensor or something is out when fueling I have to barely squeez nozzle to fuel up and the gage is broken. I regularly maintain this vehicle, but it’s very costly after so much stuff keeps going wrong with it. I’ll never get my moneys worth out of it.
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Where is the mileage?
Betty, 02/13/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Compass, at its best, gets 23 mpg, routinely 19-20. Dealer says I need 10,000 miles before it is broken in. Now has 4,500 miles. Frustrated, it does not perform as advertised.
Dissappointed
Jeep Compass, 03/26/2008
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Jeep Compass because I had heard it was a great little SUV along with great reliability....I was very wrong!! I have had the brand new Jeep for only three months and just last week the transmission went out, and it only has 8,000 miles! The passenger door makes a loud screeching noise every time you open it and the rear doors are not even flush with the car. i have to say that is one of the cheapest, and most unreliable cars I have ever owned!
2007 Compass
Peter Waugh, 02/26/2009
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have owned our 2007 Jeep Compass for one year. It has 22,000 miles on it. It is the Sport 4x4 edition with automatic transmission. My wife is the primary driver of the vehicle. She loves it. We average 25 mpg. Overall satisfaction is very good. It does not have much power but it handles very well. I am over 6 feet tall and have plenty of room in either the front or rear seats. The 4 wheel drive is outstanding. We have had several snow storms this past year of a foot or more and it is like driving on bare pavement. If you are looking for an "off road" Jeep don't buy it. If you want a dependable 4x4 as a daily driver & commuting vehicle buy it!
Okay for the price
Jackie, 06/16/2010
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 60,000 miles on my Jeep and am thinking of getting a new one. I have only replaced the tires, rear brakes and done my regular maintenance. Nothing else. I replaced the CD player because the factory brand is cheap. Also I was re ended in it, completely totaled the other car, just a scratch on my bumper. I love the 4WD and great gas mileage. It is a great car for a mom or a student. It handles nicely. It is strange though that cruise control is not standard. I don't have it. I am thinking of getting a new 2010 Compass. Great jeep for the price!
Jeep Compas Needs Help
By John, 05/14/2009
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep Compass new in October 2006. A month later we had a major ice storm and the AWD and anti- lock brakes worked great! I was disappointed from the start about the highway mileage I was getting, the highest ever was 27 MPG. I visit my parents who live in another state regularly. This is the first vehicle I have had in the last 17 years that could not make the trip on a tank of gas. I have had both tie-rod ends replaced under warranty and the front brakes which I had to pay for. Items that you normally don't have problems with under 30,000 miles. The CD player lacks a compression mode to even the volume out. The dash board is very clunky looking. The YES seat fabric does not work.
I love my Compass!
scarletbegonia, 03/18/2008
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought mine back in May 2007, and have driven it all over the country since! I absolutely LOVE it! My only complaint is there is not a lot of "get up and go" power.
Not so economical
Bou, 06/27/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car and the next day at about 105 miles started a 450 mile trip. I was not expecting to get 19 MPG on hwy after reading on the Jeep website that you get 380 mile range per tank full. 210 miles into the trip on flat Southern Florida hwy, I had to stop for gas and every 210 to 230 miles thereafter for the rest of the trip and on the way back. Yes A/C was on but 19 mpg. I love the car, the interior and exterior designs but I am very disappointed with the gas mileage. The mileage was a major factor in the purchase decision and I feel that I was lied to.
Please Don't Buy!
Sharb22, 08/17/2010
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my Jeep Liberty for Compass with 123 miles. Loved it at first, disappointed with mileage (av 21 mpg) because that was one of the salesman's biggest selling points, but it was better than old Jeep so I was happy. I didn't start putting a lot of miles on it until the second year (80 miles/day commute) and things then began going wrong. Have replaced R inner tie rod at 42,000 and now am replacing R and L ball joint at 59,000. Very expensive repairs. I've no kids and interior still isn't holding up well. Plastic parts break easily and fabric seats stain and don't come clean. Will never, ever buy another Jeep or use Chrysler Financing.
Will Never buy another
Paul, 08/29/2010
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I will never own another Jeep Compass, and would seriously have to think hard before buying anything made by Chrysler again. a standard shift transmission usually doesn't go bad, yet only Chrysler can design one that needs replacing at 400 miles, and again at 22, and again at 35k. also needing replacement within 10,000 miles: steering system components, tires, shift boot (made of plastic and cracked) shift linkage and other warrantied parts. Nothing but trouble.
First-time Jeep Owner
RCinCO, 10/01/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I special-ordered a tricked-out 4WD Limited and it arrived in April, as promised. After 5 months and 5,000 miles, I'm very pleased with the vehicle overall. Although it's not a great highway car (yes, it's underpowered and strains at speeds over 60mph and on highway hills), the Compass is great in the Colorado mountains and on back-country roads. It's very comfortable for this 6' 230 lb male, turns on a dime, handles very well, and gets pretty good gas mileage (23mpg city/25.5mpg hwy). Almost everything is where it should be, and the fit-and-finish are terrific. I've read comments about the 'cheap' interior. I don't agree.
I love my Compass!
L. Russell, 01/15/2007
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Since buying my Jeep Compass last year, I have absolutely no regrets. It is the perfect vehicle for young, hip professionals that need more room than a car but don't want to sacrifice style in the process. It comes with a great sound system, comfortable seats, and lots of legroom in the back. Driving the Compass is so much fun! (Get the sunroof- it's worth it!).
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