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Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Michigan/Wisconsin Road trip

Joe Merriman, 08/05/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We took a 2163 mile road trip and couldn't believe how smooth the ride was in such a small vehicle. The seat are at just the right height for age 65 to get in and out of. The best mileage 29 least 24. The MPG computer was very accurate. I compare each fill up and follow the mileage. We never felt the transmission shift when going up and down hills. I could see the RPM going up but could not feel it shift gears. Amazing. It fits in the garage better and handles the roads with ease. This is my wife's car. Think I will get me one. I have to 2.0 engine. It has fine pickup.

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5 out of 5 stars

Late to the Review Party!

Shea O'Mejia, 08/26/2021
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought my Compass new for about $30k. I am the kind of driver who is easy on the engine and brakes. My Compass has 307,000 miles on it and I've changed the brakes once. It's been faithful. Low maintenance with regular oil changes (full synthetic) and one tune up. I transport rescue dogs and can fit two large crates in the back with the seats down. I love my Compass! My only real complaint is the damn CVT transmission. Only a dealer or AAMCO can work on it....even to check the oil. I had my transmission replaced about 4 years ag at 180,000 miles and it cost about $5,000. I'll never get another car with a CVT transmission! The air conditioner (compressor and condenser) needed replacing recently but after 300,000 miles I call that wear and tear. All in all, it's been a great, dependable vehicle and over 1,500 dogs would agree with that! Some even tasted the back seat and decided foam is over-rated. So, go buy a Jeep and Adopt Don't Shop! LOL.

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4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

roll-backs

southmax, 08/12/2010
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I thought i loved the jeep compass, until i came to an incline, the truck goes backward instead of forward. Has anyone else had this problem with the 08 COMPASS? Other than the roll back, it seems to be a great little car. I reported the problem to Chrysler's headquarter, they had the car picked up about 20 minutes after i called.I am waiting to hear from them.

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5 out of 5 stars

The little Jeep that could

Bill house, 02/21/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A great Jeep I love the looks. Way better than the Honda CR-V that my cousin just bought. A great snow vehicle. A Compass owner for life!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A great suv

jc155, 06/12/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I wanted a SUV, but I didnt want to pay the big bucks to own an SUV. So I bought the compass. Very quiet SUV. Gets good gas mileage nothing spectacular. When it goes to shift, I actually cant hear it. My passengers have tried to listen for it but found it very hard to hear. The back seats are very roomy. I have no problem getting in with the seats all the way back and I'm (6"1' and 320 lb). Overall a great car to have.

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