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Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Front End

Tom Beers, 06/09/2019
2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

At 40,000 miles we needed a whole new front end, lower control arms, tie rod ends, stabilizer rods steering linkage. At 80,000 we repeated the process plus the rear sway bar, never off road ever.

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Syracuse to OC 12/19-22/09

geeo, 12/28/2009
2009 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this as a car for my daughter in SU in New York State, I live in California. We got a great deal with a lifetime power train warranty all for 14 new. My daughter wanted good snow and rain and a great radio with a aux socket for her I pod. On December 19 the we set out on a cross country trip. I could have shipped the car and her stuff but that was estimate 1400.00 the gas all 3345 miles was 184.81 adv 18.9 mpg. We drove through the largest snow storm in virginia has seen in 59 years. The Compass plowed through great. It knew how to adjust the traction for optimum mpg. We had the stock 17" Tires on it,no chains. This car is for the young at heart It is a great deal simple controls!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Rally E

Tony , 01/08/2009
2009 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I waited for the 2009 and the new interior is great! The manual transmission is the way to go, I drove a CVT version (as a rental) and I did not like it. Love the Rally E package and the upgraded sound system is clearer and sharper than my old Rockford Fosgate (Mitsubishi) stereo. Without the downshift of the manual long hills would be a problem. Other than hills overall pick-up is fine. I commute daily and the Compass is great in snowy /icy conditions. I am very very pleased with my Compass. You really get alot for your money.

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3 out of 5 stars

Discussed

Johnnie, 09/15/2015
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had this jeep for 1 week and the shop has had it more than me. I love jeeps but this one is a joke. After 1 week the front axle broke on this jeep. What a rip off. I am unhappy and disappointed with this jeep my van works better than this car.

Safety
2 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun, reliable, useful

Lea, 02/19/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

The seats are excellent, build quality is good, no initial problems. The lifetime warranty is drivetrain only, but for $2k I also got the bumper to bumper lifetime. Fun to drive, roomy American made. Am going back to buy another for my daughter.

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