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Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good SUV

Don W, 12/16/2007
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We love to drive the Compass. Great use of space compared to the other SUVs we looked at. Lots of head room and rear seat room. The speed stick on the CVT is great. We do mix city/highway drives with no problems. The tail gate is a bite noisy in the extreme cold (-25c).

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle for the price!

Rich Reed, 11/16/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had the Compass for 15 mos., and have not gone back to the dealer for anything. I have the 5 spd. manual, as I prefer that with a 4 cylinder. Long trips give me 28-30 mpg's, while my "rural" driving returns 27 mpg's. Seldom do city driving. I use the Compass for errands, fishing, and hunting, (with dog). Therefore, the "cheap" plastic interior is just fine, and easy to keep clean. No regrets buying the Compass!

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4 out of 5 stars

Great used vehicle

Brad , 05/06/2020
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Look over the jeep. mine had been it a small accident so the bumper was broken. 150000km Has two small patches of rust ive fixed. Paid a great price for it. Owned for over a year now ive done some small easy repairs like new spark plugs brakes and a lower control arm. Been a great vehicle and runs awesome. All said im under 3k spent

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4.75 out of 5 stars

First time Jeep owner

gil, 02/03/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's nice to see an American car manufacturer doing what should have been standard in the industry 5 years ago. A smaller SUV with good fuel economy. Also a lifetime and I mean lifetime powertrain warranty. This vehicle rides better and drives better than my last SUV (Ford Explorer). You can tell it's a Jeep by the extra safety features like ESP and anti-roll mitigation. Everyone that likes small SUV's should buy this model. I'm 6ft and 340lbs and can put the front seats all the way to the rear and I can still sit in the rear seats with my knees barely rubbing the front seats. And I love the shoulder room.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

rolling foward and back

jackie hartley, 02/07/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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my car has problems, it rolls back when on a hill, at a red light or stop sign, 10feet or more, so i have to give it the gas fast. it also roll's forward when in park and turned off, keys out, so i have to be real fast to run after it get in and put my foot on the brake. i get no help from the dealer, the car is unsafe to drive and they can't fix the problem. i was told he (the owner) quote, he just sells them he doesn't build them, end of quote.i was told to use the emergency brake all the time and be fast on the gas. thanks chrysler, i didn't buy a standard.61 years old and can run fast.

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