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Used 2008 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

COMPASS PROBLEM

DMB69442, 06/11/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven the car 1000 miles now and only one problem so far. Now and then it makes a whining noise for about a minute then goes away.This happens once a day. Has anyone else had this problem? Good gas mileage and fun to drive.A whole lot better than the 05 Equinox I traded in for it.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Jeep styling with great mileage

tryan02, 05/12/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had the compass for a month now and love it. Although I've only run one tank through it (its my second vehicle). I got 26 mpg on the first tank and it ain't broke in yet 300miles on it total. I bought the plain jane nothing on it to brag about. No problems so far. Great vehicle for the money got the $250 cash back made it a $15,000 vehicle talk about bang for the buck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Pretty decent so far

adriane, 07/07/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So far this vehicle has been great, I haven't had any complaints against it. I find it to be comfortable to ride/ drive in. I like the way it handles, but I'm not a speed demon anyways. I read the Editor's reviews before purchasing and I don't have any regrets on buying this vehicle.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ignore the critics.... Compass is A-OK!

CompassMan, 07/23/2009
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our 2008 Compass Sport is an extremely nice, well featured vehicle... esp. when considering what we paid out-the- door for it: $16,400. The interior catches way TOO much flak from reviewers. It is roomy and the seats are very comfortable. Gas mileage is good: 4 people/luggage, A/C on, 75 mph produced nearly 26 mpg on a recent trip. No A/C and under 65 mph pushed it up over 30 mpg! It's been reliable, and only had one warranty repair for a couple of suspension bolts in nearly 20k mileage. As far as performance... all you have to do is put your foot down on the accelerator a bit more firm and get the RPMs up. That's it. The 172 HP does the rest. Highly recommend for $$$

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My favorite car.

Paula, 11/16/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wanted to get a car that was SUV- like, but gets good gas mileage. This car does that wonderfully. I get an average of 27 mpg and still have comfortable room for passengers and a fair amount of storage space in the back. It rides higher up and has plenty of leg room. I bought a standard transmission, and I love the way it shifts gears. Very smooth.

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