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Just Purchased 2011 Compass and Lovin' it!!
ckeyes3, 05/31/2011
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
The 2011 Compass is a great car for the price! I also purchased the excellent extended warrantly that covers everything for as long as I own the car. There is also a decent manufacturer warranty when you purchase brand new. My Compass is loaded with all sorts of cool features to include: Cruise, heated seats, mp3 port, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bose sound system, lighted cup holders, plug-in coverter, TPM system, sunroof, and fold down seats.
A total nightmare
joshregenold, 01/29/2013
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
48 of 50 people found this review helpful
This Jeep Compass has been, without a doubt, the worst car I've ever owned. Major issues include: 1. A new transmission at 30k miles, all on the highway; paid for by Chrysler at least 2. Two new sets of struts within the first 30k miles 3. Brakes audibly squeak 100% of the time at 35k miles 4. Weather striping replaced at 20k miles, road and wind noise are both still unbearable 5. Both of the front doors are rattle traps 6. The stereo faceplate fell off at 10k miles These vehicles also drop like a rock in value, much moreso than others in this class.
Jeep Compass 2011
laurarnp, 02/18/2011
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
51 of 57 people found this review helpful
I traded in my Honda CRV for my Jeep 2011 Compass and am VERY pleased. I was going to get the Chevy Equinox based on Edmonds ratings, but when I started asing around I found nothing but negative things about that car from people I know who owned one. I do not go off roading but I do drive in ice, snow, rain etc etc to get to work and 4WD and affordability as well as safety were my top priority. I was referred to Jeep by a few friends of mine who have had great experiences with them and I can say that I am very happy with my choice as well. I do not feel the cabin is noisy - I thought the CRV was WAY worse. It is a little slow on pick up but nothing too inferior to the CRV.
Excellent Choice 2011 Jeep Compass
pete131, 05/23/2011
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
51 of 57 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 jeep Compass 2 months ago. I absolutely love this Jeep. I was looking for an SUV to pull my Jet Ski, and pulls it effertlessly, and after looking at many SUV's in this catagory, the jeep Compass offered the most for the money. Other SUV's were thousands more. The redesign looks awesome. The inside is also very nice. I got the 2.4 L engine with the CVT, and the engine noise is not what reviews say, it is not noisy. The CVT is smooth. This vehicle does have enough power and is great on gas. (27 mpg) highway city is (21). It is fun to drive also. The Cargo area is good also. This is not a sports car or a truck, with that having been said, I love this new 2011 Jepp Compass.
Perfect vehicle for us
Paul Adams, 08/03/2016
updated 09/08/2023
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
We bought this vehicle brand new in 2011 and have since put 128k miles on it. The first thing I can attest to is the reliability....absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it....we've simply changed the oil and spark plugs at regular intervals. As for safety, it has been in three fairly minor accidents and all three times the Compass was barely damaged and the other cars incurred significantly more damage. We have two kids who fit comfortably in the back and there is ample storage room. 2011 was also the first year the new grill design came out that you see on modern Jeeps so between that and the alloy wheels, the vehicle looks really nice and stylish. The only negative I have to say is that the interior is not top notch as there is a lot of plastic, but we did get light tan leather added to the seats for $1k which looks and feels much better than the stock cloth. I could not have bought a better vehicle for the price...$21k all in for a compact SUV that we have owned for over 12 years and will pass on to my teenager in a few months. Update, new alternator at 115k miles. Other than that, no major repairs and still running well after 12 years.
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HOT LOOKING, BUT SMALL
outwardlycheap, 06/06/2011
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the best looking on the road, but the driver's area is severely cramped, no room for the right knee, cannot steer with right hand because armrest is too far away, and no matter what anybody says, the engine IS noisy! I gave it to my wife.
Back in the Jeep family and LOVE it!!!
snowmommy, 01/13/2012
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had a Jeep Liberty for 9 years and loved it except the gas mileage. We let my daughter take it to college and we brought a foreign brand SUV. I had a terrible time parking and backing up. We were going to purchase a car when we saw the 2011 Jeep Compass and liked the looks. We took it for a test drive and loved it.....it felt like back home with the Jeep Family. It is a program vehicle with 14,000 miles. We get 24.7 MPG which is better than my 19.3 on the foreign brand SUV. I'm happy and when Mamma is happy.....Everyone is HAPPY!
She loves her Jeep
joplinjeep, 02/28/2011
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
After much looking we found the car my wife loves. She likes the styling, exterior looks and and the interior and the way it feels to drive. She did not like her previous car because she felt it just seemed cheaply made even though it only had less than 7000 miles on it. Saw the Jeep accident and right away she loved the styling and the feel and quality of interior.
I love it
larabeelw, 01/23/2012
2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I would like to say I am Very Happy with my Purchase. I bought the 2wd 2.0 5Spd Manual. I have been through 3 tanks of gas. I do not count the 1st one because I do not know if the dealership actually fill it all the way. But on the 2nd and 3rd tanks I got 30.1MPG and 30.9mpg (done with manual calculations miles/gallons). I love it. Hope it just keeps getting better. I drive about 90% highway, 65MPH or less. I also have a ScanGaugeII That helps in Drive technique. So I will probably improve the MPG some. I chose this because of the bang for the buck. Compared to others you get a lot for your money.
how important are your anniversaries?
Richard Stoner, 01/22/2018
updated 01/31/2022
2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We had the 2011 Compass, Jeep 70th Anniversary Special, which came with leather seats, a sunroof and upgraded floor mats and trim. IT performed very well and was economical. The electronics were helpful but not confusing. I would recommend this as a great starter SUV or normal duty car. Comparing it to our 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland, this is the little brother or sister; great performance with similar electronics and much better fuel economy in a lighter, smaller car that's much easier to park and better all around for young drivers.
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