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Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car - Great Value

rebe, 04/16/2009
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I Love driving my Red Jeep Compass. I am an over 40 woman and drive to and from work. I like simplicity. Leather seats are not for me especially in Florida. I love the fabric upholstery because it is cool and supportive. Since I am short, I love that I can raise the drivers seat and I am not sitting in a hole. The power is plenty and I can easily pass other cars when needed. Driving this car is fun and easy and there are no blind spots to worry about.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good Value, Great MPG

P Ruth, 04/17/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Compass FWD Limited with CVT Bought 3 weeks ago Fun vehicle with great bang for the buck. A bit noisy but otherwise I love it. First tank 29.1 MPG with city in at 25.88 MPG.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Good

Gemms, 11/07/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I got it in Oct 2008 and I like it seeing how I own 1 other jeep before, it runs very good so far, I can not say that I like the way or how the sales people push it on me, I would change a lot about the way Cary auto park does there thing and have a lot of bad things to say about them but I do like the Jeep compass over all!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

CVT is not for lead foot drivers

james, 11/23/2007
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The engine & CVT is set for max engine performance not gas guzzling. Applying gradual pressure to electronic speed control pedal will give you the best acceleration. From take-offs and passing you will notice a difference. And for added speed try running RPMs up and then back off a little on ESCP. This is an analog input devise with no direct connection to throtle valves. Work with on board computer not against it.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Stalls out

virgin island, 01/25/2009
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Is a fairly comfortable ride, somewhat fun, but stalls out in the morning hours. Currently have a computer installed on the car to try to find the problem. I'm hoping my family does not get hurt in a car accident, cause by the car stalling out. Might have to sue the dealer and Chrysler.

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