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Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Really???

Lillie, 07/31/2015
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle used. One owner, good carfax report.... Had it for a year.. Repair cost have exceeded 3800.00!!! Still a little more to go. Needless to say I am disappointed in jeep. I have been a jeep owner for ten years. My other jeeps were well made tough machines that finally wore out after tons of miles. Repair cost are ridiculous on these compass models in my opinion. I seriously doubt I will ever purchase another jeep after this compass.

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

Disappointed

Kelly , 05/03/2010
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this car after a Liberty because I was trying to save on gas. Saved there lost elsewhere. I am 5'10 and this car is NOT for tall people. The roof is not like other cars and when I pull up to stop lights (on the white line) I have to duck my head to see what color the light is. I do like how it whips around corners and handles great. However, after having this car for a week, I am in the process of returning it. I wish the roof was better and didn't have the extra material by the windshield. Jeep struck out with this one for tall people.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Jeep styling with great mileage

tryan02, 05/12/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had the compass for a month now and love it. Although I've only run one tank through it (its my second vehicle). I got 26 mpg on the first tank and it ain't broke in yet 300miles on it total. I bought the plain jane nothing on it to brag about. No problems so far. Great vehicle for the money got the $250 cash back made it a $15,000 vehicle talk about bang for the buck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Pretty decent so far

adriane, 07/07/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So far this vehicle has been great, I haven't had any complaints against it. I find it to be comfortable to ride/ drive in. I like the way it handles, but I'm not a speed demon anyways. I read the Editor's reviews before purchasing and I don't have any regrets on buying this vehicle.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

COMPASS PROBLEM

DMB69442, 06/11/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven the car 1000 miles now and only one problem so far. Now and then it makes a whining noise for about a minute then goes away.This happens once a day. Has anyone else had this problem? Good gas mileage and fun to drive.A whole lot better than the 05 Equinox I traded in for it.

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