Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Compass, so we've included reviews for other years of the Compass since its last redesign.
2009 Jeep Compass Crysler
marthah, 06/25/2012
2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
after 150 000k; my vehicle kept stalling when it overheated; brought it Crysler service 4x; they could never fix the problem; I do not like it either that I couldn't check my transmission oil; had to bring it to the shop every time; I rate this vehicle close to a 1' I had changed oil every 5000 k; kept it well serviced; it still didn't do the job it should have; I had bought other vehicles from Chrysler; and this is a lemon; I have spoken to to a lot of people who own them and they too have the same problem. They are good for awhile; some go after 10 000 k; motor stopping others like mine go after 100 000. It is too bad; and I did like Chrysler.
My baby
2008 compass, 09/10/2019
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had no engine problems! I have had no transmission problems! Front wheel drive, front disk, rear drum brakes. No rack and pinion problems Was not recalled for sub frame rusted out but dealer split cost on front one. Another dealer gave us rear one free and we installed. I have 168,000 miles on her. I drive 150 each day. Still get 25 mpg. Do your part and she'll do hers
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Fun & Reliable
ensoniqman, 04/12/2013
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We traded in our second Honda Hybrid for this 2008 Jeep Compass (had a 2003 and 2005 Honday Civic hybrid...transmissions and CV joint went out on both of them). I liked the styling of the Compass because it didn't really look like anything but a Jeep. Plus, I'm 5'11" and fit very comfortably in this Compass...unlike the Civic. Nice & comfy for road trips too; not alot of road noise. Using BF Goodrich tires and makes for a nice ride. Averaging about 32 to 33 mpg on the freeway when doing 60mph and using cruise control. No frills basic interior, typical utilitarian Jeep.
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Yellowberry35, 03/05/2016
updated 09/11/2017
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I rented this vehicle once upon a time and it felt like a great drive so I bought one thinking I would get the same kind of quality....HA!!!, what a joke. If this vehicle costs a lot less I wouldn't be unhappy, but it wasn't worth the money I spent. The stabilization in both front axles will go very easy and cost a lot to repair as well as the throttle body ( this is a common problem in Nearly all of these models ). I hear the the updated models have been improved ( I'll believe it when I see it). Other than that if you can tolerate the little maintenance here and there , you should be good to go otherwise I'll spend my money elsewhere ! REVIVED (Sep 2017): this car after the repairs is still hanging in there, it's been great on gas ( A fill up will last me roughly about a whole week ) i've only had to change the front sway bars since all the major repairs ( parts made in China ) otherwise my only problem is the sudden rise in rpm when going up a hill ( probably have to check the transmission )
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Good Vehicle all Around
hammerham, 02/20/2012
2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I'll get the bad out of the way. The low profile tires that this model carries were kind of weak I suggest buying the next size up. I got some Hankook Optimo 727's at 215/65 44 pound tires 17'. They climb a lot better but you do lose 2 mpg it seems. I live in Pittsburgh I need the climbing ability in snow. The good stuff: 23-25 (I actually got 27 going to New York) miles ave. on the highway 20-22 in the city. That's awesome for a 4x4. She is better on gas than the Liberty and I feel equal or better in mud and snow than Liberty. I'm 6-3 with room still between my head and the top. My 6-6 friend has about an inch or two to spare. Mine does come with adjustable seats though.