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Zippy, economical car
Kathleen M., 04/06/2017
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
64 of 65 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2014 Jeep Compass used and have had it a little over a year. We drive a lot of highway miles (40,000 last year) and this car has been an economical and dependable car. We usually get between 28-30 miles to the gallon. We haven't had any real issue with the car. It has fast pickup to move around slower vehicles. Overall its a good, small-sized SUV.
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2014 much better than older models
MartyP, 04/02/2017
updated 10/08/2021
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 54 people found this review helpful
I think some reviews of this fine car suffer from past problems that have been corrected. For instance the new sealed six speed transmission is outstanding as opposed to the CVT of the past. The 2.4L engine is responsive, quiet and powerful enough, vs. the older 2.0L. The front seats are good looking and supportive. The car hugs the road and performs straight and true with no hesitation. The upgraded sound system is wonderful. The only negatives I can find are the broken plastic front seat surrounds, the hard plastic dash, and the vision blocking pillars in the four corners. Also, the interior could use more storage cubbies like those in my daughter's older CR-V. One little irritation is that I can't gently beep the horn. It requires a hard push and is loud. All in all I love driving the car and I'm happy that it was assembled in the USA by union labor. Now, after 46,000 miles, still not a single problem. It's no exaggeration to say I absolutely love this little car.
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Another Good Jeep
trainwreck68, 07/15/2014
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
113 of 118 people found this review helpful
We have had the Compass for 6 months now. We previously had a 2007 Liberty, and 2000 Cherokee. This Compass has been terrific despite what the "expert" reviews say. It is a CROSSOVER SUV it's not ment to be a hardcore off roader(buy a Wrangler). The 2.4L engine with 6 speed has enough power, it's not going to win the Daytona 500 but has plenty to get out of it's own way and it is very quiet to me, unless you floor the gas pedal all the time. As a matter of fact at idle we can't hear or feel it running. I am 6ft, 300lbs. and have no issues with interior room or comfort. Been averaging 24 to 25mpg with mixed city/hwy driving.(30 to 31mpg when we take a road trip).For $25,000 you can't beat it
Don't listen to the critics!
brian228, 04/05/2015
updated 04/09/2018
2015 Jeep Compass High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
55 of 58 people found this review helpful
We have had our 2015 Compass High Altitude for 6 months and are very pleased with it. First of all it was a great value-$25,599.00 out the door. This model includes leather and moonroof. We find the ride to be compliant and composed. It is surprisingly quiet and when going 65-70 on interstates it's all good. A couple of minor complaints- first, there is no auto lamp feature so have to remember to turn on headlights when it starts to get dark. Also the six-speed transmission sometimes delays shifting into 6th gear longer than seems necessary. Overall we are very satisfied so far. We live on a rural gravel road and it has been great in the mud and also in snowy slippery conditions. Update April, 2017-- 40186 miles: Still very satisfied with the Compass - no mechanical issues whatsoever. Front brake pads will need replacing soon, rear pads still good. My wife and I both are super happy with the radio and heater/ventilation controls - simple knobs and buttons, no touch screens! We have a Buick Verano and can't believe why anyone likes a touchscreen or why manufacturers even make such a thing- they are very inconvenient and dangerous. We plan on putting another 40,000 miles on this Compass before replacing it and fully expect it to provide dependable service. April 7, 2018 - mileage is now 58,000 and still no problems. The front brake pads were replaced at 42000 miles by owner at a total cost of $35.00. This has been the only out of pocket costs other than regularly scheduled maintainence
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Great car!!!
Mae, 05/27/2016
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
Love my new car,this is my first SUV . I purchased the car in may of this yr. The car is awesome it fit my family well. No problems with anything. Thank you Paul Blanco is when purchased the car.
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Love my compass, Bought Used
Should be a car tester instead of a Road Warrior, 09/16/2017
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 37 people found this review helpful
Bought this compass with 26,000 miles on it. I drive a lot I have had the car 2 years and already have 110,000 miles on it. I travel from So Cal to No Cal in rain, sleet, snow, heat and off road. This vehicle has handled it all well. Feel safe driving it. No heavy duty repair costs yet. My mileage ranges from 30-35 mpg. I have the Sport Edition 2.4L 6 speed auto trans. Reading other reviews I was amazed at the poor remarks. Glad I have a good one..... Would love to have a 6CD player/radio combo instead of the single CD for long trips. I am on my 3rd set of tires and each type I have tried has been better in some areas then others. The handling included. The stock Kumho's handled snow better then I thought they would. The Nexxen were great on mountain cornering. Currently running the Michelin Defender MS and will know more when we get into snow season.
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Perfect for me, and what a deal!
philinla, 04/01/2015
updated 10/03/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I can't believe how nice this Compass is -- at least for me. I was expecting cheap and thrashy, and instead it's smooth, quiet and very composed. Soaks up bumps. Firm, supportive seats. Interior is not nearly as cheap as some of the reviews would lead you to think. I mean, lighted cupholders, cruise control and Jeep floormats on a car I paid $13K for brand new! The plastics are soft enough in most places, a decent quality vibe. Update after 1.5 years: I don't drive much, but it's city driving. In that context the pluses and minuses include (pluses) nice turning radius, responsive controls, perfect size, very useful cargo-wise, firm suspension, great ground clearance, easy to park. (Minuses) a bit too firm on washboard surfaces, watch the tire pressure since if too low the abs gets wonky. No real problems to report. I think this is the perfect city car: good size for driving with decent cargo capacity. Great visibility. Gas mileage OK for the capability of vehicle. I get an honest 30mpg on freeway, but I do mostly city and get around 22. After 1.5 years of parking on the street and driving over potholes the Compass is still tight and responsive. Really glad I didn't get a bigger or heavier car; this one is perfect.
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I Love it!
abbeykadabbey, 01/28/2014
2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have read a lot of poor reviews on this vehicle and I have to be honest, I'm quite surprised. I absolutely love my 2014 Jeep Latitude 2.4 4x4. It drives amazing in the snow. I feel so safe and I also test drove a few other vehicles, including the Nissan Rogue. I absolutely hated the interior of the Rogue and felt it display screen was very outdated as compared to the Jeep touch screen 6.5 display. I definitely recommend the Lattitudes. I didn't test drive the sport though, so maybe thats what people were unhappy with.
So Far So Good
Kristy, 06/09/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2013 Kia Soul+ (2.0ltr 6spd automatic) for this car. So far I'm happy even though I loved my fun punchy Kia. I decided to get a new 2015 instead of the current year model (better warranty and discounted price.) I have the 2.4ltr 5spd manual FWD. I have already taken the car on two 200 mile round trips to Vegas. It handled great and was a comfortable ride. After a few times driving I had the shifting dialed in. The clutch is a soft clutch. I was expecting it to be a lot stiffer, but happy it wasn't. As someone else mentioned, it's not a Porsche. I get good acceleration with enough power to get up to speed and move through traffic. I did notice that very steep hills it did require downshifting (to 4th) if under 55 in some cases, but that's why I wanted a manual. I hated "putting my foot in it" just to get the Kia to go sometimes. The Kia paddle shifting is a joke. The Compass handles speeds up to at least 85 with no problems at all. I'm sure it can handle more, I just haven't pushed it yet since it's still new. There's plenty of pedal left for accelerating. The ride is smooth and fairly quiet. Braking is smooth and not grabby like my Kia which makes me, hubby and our dog happy. The only thing I miss is some of the technology the Kia had. I have to use my mp3 player instead of having an internal storage built into my radio. The "miles till empty" and "miles per gallon" features were nice on my Kia as well. Keyless entry (will be installing aftermarket soon) and power windows are missing on the Compass too. There's a good bit more room in the Compass and it does "sit up" a little higher which I really like.
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Not one single problem
wxguy 53, 10/26/2019
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV new and I have not had any problem with it. But of course I had it serviced when it was due by a Jeep dealership.
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Excellent little 4x4 SUV, Still........
caplking, 10/29/2014
updated 10/31/2017
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
Purchased my Compass in July this year. I wanted a Compass True North but Jeep does not build one, just for the auto shows. So I purchased my Compass 2.4, six speed auto,4x4. Using the spec's found for the True North, I built one. I added the two inch lift kit and added a performance intake. This is the best SUV I have ever had. I truly love driving the Compass. For those who complain that the engine is sluggish, a performance intake will fix the issue without effecting gas mileage. The lift kit is for better off-roading. No mountain climbing or forging rivers, just good off-roading fun. Well, it has been almost three years since the above review. I STILL love this Compass. Everything still runs and operates like new. I have had my Compass in the Ozark Mountains and covered almost all the jeep trails. My Compass has traveled all over Texas and as far north as northern Indiana. I believe I just might keep this Compass a few more years. Thanks Jeep for a good base to work from. I understand that 2018 Compass has incorporated all the modifications I have made to mine. Year four and I still love this little Compass. I checked out the 2018 Compass Trailhawk at the local dealership. It has everything my custom built Compass has. Finally, Jeep has a Compass to be proud of. By the way, I will be keeping mine for a few more years.
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Buyer beware
Looking for new Car , 04/03/2019
2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Watch the front Suspension and early wear on ball Joints. At 56,000 miles replaced 1 left ball joint. A year later replaced right ball joint. Then a year after that replaced Left ball joint again. Car only has 65,000 miles on it.
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Low cost SUV
izaclown1, 02/24/2014
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
26 of 34 people found this review helpful
Never owned a Jeep before, but I bought the 5 speed with the 2.4L engine. I have put 2k+ on it so far. It is a fun car to drive with plenty of room for me at 6'1".
Not a Bad Deal!
Sherrie-A, 01/04/2017
updated 07/15/2019
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have loved everything about my 2015 jeep compass sport..did have a roof leak they fixed...first year. I do have to put a pillow on the driver's seat to boost me up, I wish it was a tad roomier for heavy set people...great space for my large dog in back, good on gas, a larger tank would of been nice, my only real complaint is..again for heavy set people, if you are the driver and the only person in the car, you can feel the "lean" when making a wide right turn. I felt it was unnerving, but I loved the car, so I went and bought 5 sandbags and placed them on the floor of the passenger side back. now the jeep feels more balanced on the turns. I see they put that sticker on the visor, may TIP on turns, well they must of realized this problem. it does have a bit of a blind spot back passenger side... so I avoid situations where that could be a problem. but other than that.....I really love the car and nothing is 100% perfect..and most of the suvs are looking pretty much the same these days..with the high head rests that pose the blind spot problem, and they are all narrowing the cars to make them more fuel efficient which in turn makes it a tad crowded and throws off the balance. had the Jeep compass for a year and a half now, the roof leak was my only repair...under warranty and they fix it right. I have had 2 jeeps prior, and I just love jeeps. and it was great in the snow. * it has been having some minor vibrations when it warms up...... they ran a computer test on it and nothing showed up, yet I can still feel the engine shimmying for the first 15 mins. I went to 100% synthetic oil last change to see if that would make a difference, it did not. and sometimes it does bog for a second or two when the AC is running. I only have 7800 miles on in as of July 2019.... I do still get it rustproofed every 18 months.
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Great adgility for around town .
Jim Faulkner, 10/26/2016
2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was special order with upgraded engine , wheels , sound system and power sunroof.
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Perfect first car! Low milage, excellent condition
Buckeye, 08/16/2019
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Low mileage, no accidents, perfect condition , runs great, 2 new tires, bluetooth,
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Bought and have had nothing but problems
mrg, 01/03/2017
2015 Jeep Compass High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2015 Jeep Compass and loved it at first. It was very cute, very cost efficient and I loved the fact that I could get a Jeep product for that price.. I am now regretting it. 1.) I had the car a few months and something in the transmission slipped and came loose. It was fine when I would put it in reverse to back out of my drive way or parking spot but when I would put it in Drive, it wouldn't actually go into drive. I would have to Put it in park and then put it back into drive a few times. I was not very happy considering that is not safe. 2.) I complained a few times about the transmission because of the "Whining" noise that it made when I got off the gas. I was told by service department that it was just the CVT transmission that was making the noises and that it was "normal and that there was nothing they could do." 3.) When I reached about 25,000 miles, the brakes started squealing. Brakes shouldn't have to be replaced with that low of miles. I went ahead and had them replaced to see if the squealing would stop. We have had them cleaned and scuffed and it still squeals. All other reviews that I have read has the brakes squealing in Reverse but mine only does it in Drive. I took it to the dealership to have them look at it and We were told that there was nothing they could do to make the squealing stop. It would be a continuous problem that couldn't be corrected due to the fact that there is disc brakes in the front and drum in the rear. With the drums, the brake dust doesn't have anywhere to do. So now every time I take it to have the oil changed and tires rotated, I have to tell them to clean and scuff the brakes while it is in their possession. 4.) Don't expect to get up to full speed very fast. Since this is only a 4CYL, it seems to have problems getting up to speed as any other 4cyl's I have drove. Personally, they shouldn't even offer these in 4CYL. I really thought this would be a vehicle that I would love but I have had nothing but problems out of this vehicle. My opinion... DO NOT PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE.
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Sick of noisy Jeep
Michelle Sams, 08/27/2015
updated 02/29/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
Our experience has been terrible. We bought a 2015 Jeep Compass Latitude in January. It has 4 wheel drive, moon roof, automatic with capability to drive as manual. Our issues have been the following. Navigation didn't work 2nd week over owning it. They replaced it, works now. Next week as I back up you can hear high pitch noise.(like when your brakes are going out) We took it in 5 different times. And overtime after we have picked up still the noise. Especially if you have put the emergency brake on and then try reversing. Now it has been making the noise as I stop. We have been given the excuse of humidity. The current line we are given is all Jeep Compass makes this noise. (Something we didn't know before the purchase). Wondering if anyone else is having these issues? Because to date mine still makes this terrible noise.
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2015 Jeep Compass sport 2.4L manual
Jessica, 06/22/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
I really don't understand why this vehicle gets such a bad rep. Why even take the time to write a review if you're just renting it? Obviously it's not your vehicle so of course there are going to be things you don't necessarily like. Everyone who writes reviews like that I just picture them in their Honda Prius looking cool af. Anyways I can't complain about the Jeep Compass, I love it!
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Many issues
Bonnie, 10/07/2019
2015 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
In the 4 years since I purchased my 2015 compass , continues to have squeaky break issue , break dust they say .. squeals like a pug with any weight in back seats or trunk area , already had to replace the transmission at 40,000 miles , gas mileage is not the greatest , electrical issues , using blinkers and lights go out , rear lights not lighting up at all ... definitely not even CLOSE TO THE QUALITY OF MY 2000 CHEROKEE.. Guess that why this one was a $ 17,000 mistake
It's a Love/Hate relationship
Neola Fritz, 05/16/2016
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
First off: has been very very dependable without asking anything extra from me. Can't say that about all my relationships. Pricey with a few "frills" missing. Like no locking "glove box" Like no electronic plug-in in the rear seat area. Like no little blinkin' lights on the left and right rear view outside mirrors to warn people I'm changing lanes. Guess that's their problem, not mine. Safety issue: Driver's side windshield piler is so wide that is blocks view when making left hand turns. The frills that I LOVE are heated leather seats, rear view camera, nice to open the door and SLIDE right in (17 inch wheels!) and with the open sunroof interior slide open my hair looks gorgeous. Front drivers seat very comfortable. Haven't ridden in the passenger seat. Well, someone had to drive.
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Jeep compass purchase (2014)
Vickie S, 11/08/2016
updated 05/12/2017
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I like the cloth seats but would prefer bench seats for these smaller vehicles with a little more cushion in them. The cruise control needs to be less complicated. I have the 2.4 engine with 4wd so if you are able to set cruise control before going up hills it's better. Would have preferred a 6 cylinder.
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Terrible car
cad700, 08/03/2014
updated 02/06/2018
2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 32 people found this review helpful
I just got the 2.4 automatic Compass Limited last week. It's a fleet vehicle, didn't have a choice so didn't test driver one. Picked up the car one evening, didn't do anything but drive home 5 miles. Woke up the next morning and the remote access buttons on the key did not work, used the key, got in, started the car and the radio wasn't working either. All kinds of similar issues. I'm sure that can be fixed but the biggest problem is the engine/powertrain. The vehicle does terrible when you try to accelerate to change lane or merge, pulls to the point of almost losing control. I drove a '12 Escape with a 2.5 engine, much more powerful engine. Well I was sent an email today (2/4/17) to update my review. I no longer have the Compass, I have a 2017 Ford Escape. It's got a 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine (essentially a turbo, not sure why they call it EcoBoost) . Anyway this little car hauls you know what, well at least compared to the Compass. It accelerates great and takes hills without crying! Car is also much more solidly put together. The Compass door was very light and felt cheap so did the interior. The Escape feels a lot more sturdy. While I'm not a huge fan of the exterior of the Escape, I thought the previous models looked like a truck, the newer model doesn't know if it wants to be an SUV, CUV or Mini Van. Still for everything else great about the car, I'll live with that. I got an e-mail asking me to update my review......it still sucks!
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The little Jeep that couldnt....
J G, 01/27/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
So I got stuck renting this "SUV". I have never liked Jeep. Never had the aspirations of buying one. When the first told me this is what I'd be driving my ears perked up.... Maybe I was wrong... It was a 16 model so I assumed it was going to be nice. Yeah...no. I first got into it and instantly got transported back to the "Stone Age" with the most sub-par interior I've ever seen (in a 2012 and newer). I told myself "It's only for a few days, you'll live". About didn't. Upon leaving the rental place, the car switched from Auto to bump shift manual. Not gonna lie, scared the crap out of me when you're on a busy 4 lane. Back in automatic I start to accelerate. Thought the car was going to die. Now I own a FRS so I was used to a little bit of get-up-and-go. This was more like get-up-and-go die in a hole. In my opinion there is no excuse in such a poor quality vehicle. I think I would drive an Aztek over it. At least the Aztek came with the fold out tent. With seats the make you feel like your sitting on Play-Doh, a dash and center console straight from the 90's (minus Satellite radio), the acceleration of a 2-legged turtle, the comfort of a bed with only a boxspring, the ride like you felt as if your on a surface equivalent to bubble wrap, the amount of blind spots to make Ray Charles jealous....Sorry Jeep, in my opinion this is a failure...only gave 1 Star because 0 wasn't an option.
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worst gas mileage
Robin Rhodez, 08/15/2017
2015 Jeep Compass High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned my jeep for 2 years and the gas mileage is about 17 miles to the gallon. Not even close to what it is rated at. 2 broken motor mounts after 6 months. Sun roof leaks. DO NOT BUY ONE.
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Not bad for the money, dont pay sticker though
himold1, 08/06/2013
2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
My wife wanted it, I think its decent. Drives nicely, well equipped. Got a great deal on it and a pleasant transaction as well.
Jeep should be ashamed!
Mike McGantic, 05/28/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have never written a review for an automobile and do not do so frivolously. I recently rented a Jeep Compass for two weeks. It had 8,000 miles on it and was relatively new. Let me start by saying that this is by far the worst vehicle I have ever driven. When getting in the car you are instantly jarred at how poor the visibility from the driver's seat is. The most troubling aspect of the vehicle is the acceleration power. I have driven Hyundai cars with more power. The engine is totally inadequate for this size vehicle. I would go so far as to say that this vehicle should not be legal for driving on highways. If you are in a situation when you need power, it will not be there. The steering is also very shaky at speeds over 60 and great concentration and focus is necessary to keep the vehicle going straight. Driving this is very much a chore and it is not a vehicle that you want to take out unless absolutely necessary. The instrumentation is a joke and is a sad feat for American engineering. In any case, whatever you do, do not buy this vehicle.
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Holy Blind Spots Batman!
Jeff, 08/28/2015
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 18 people found this review helpful
OK, I don't own this Compass, so I can't speak much for the reliability, longevity or maintenance, but I had one as a rental on a business trip. I was actually a little excited to drive it, because Jeeps are generally great cars to drive. It took me about 5 minutes to despise this car. I was switching lanes on the drivers side and I realized this is the least safe car I have ever driven. When I looked over my shoulder, all I saw were headrests (front and rear) and that gigantic rear column. And the side mirrors were no help. I couldn't see anything. I have honestly had better visibility in U-Haul trucks. Crap visibility does not stop there. I was backing up out of a parking spot in my hotel. And all of a sudden I see a couple with their baby come out from behind. I could not see them. I am lucky I was already weary of the visibility, or I could have hit them. This is flat out a dangerous car. On top of that, there is horrible storage in the front of this car. Nothing in the bottom of the dash, side door storage is as bad as I have ever seen. I couldn't even put the paperwork from my rental in them all folded up. Maybe Jeep just figured people would just put that stuff on the dash, because it is way too long. Technology is pretty darn dated. This base model had no Bluetooth, no USB hookup, No satellite, but it did have an aid input though, so I guess they are finally catching up with 2007. No steering wheel controls either, what car doesn't come with those nowadays? Hell, this Compass didn't even have a compass. It even had one of those old school antennas on the front; my '03 Outback has more advanced antenna technology. Braking is lackluster at best. I always felt like I was coming in hot when I was taking a turn. I felt like I had to slam on the brakes to get them to react. I do give them props for driver comfort though. I had a couple decently long drives on the trip and I was very comfortable. The drivetrain was not bad. Whine seemed very peppy for an I-4 2.2L in a larger vehicle. Transmission was not bad at all. A little weak in low gear, but great above 20 MPH. This was surprisingly stable car. We hit major rain storms on the way back to the airport (those big Florida storms) and it was pretty darn windy, and I felt no push from the wind. Although I could barely see in front of me (certainly not behind me). All those niceties don't matter, the lack of visibility is a hazard, I would never recommend anyone to buy this car, I don't want to see them or someone else hurt because you can't see anything. Jeep should pull this car off the road.
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Worst Rental Ever
Alan Parks, 10/12/2015
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 29 people found this review helpful
I had a Jeep Compass 2015 for two weeks and it was just bad. I picked the Jeep over others in the line I could choose from mainly because I had always want a Jeep and it was white colored, I figured in the AZ heat a light colored car would be cooler than the dark colored ones. The first thing I noticed was that I sat very low to the ground for a SUV. My Tucson sits higher. You also sit low in the car, at 5'6" I could not see over the windshield wipers to see the hood. The wipers also took up a lot of real estate on the windshield. The next thing was the shirfter just wan't straight from park to drive or drive to park, you had to go right and around each gear, that drove me nuts for two weeks. 3rd the Jeep is VERY bad at accelorating, getting into traffic was dangerous. If you stepped on the gas be prepared to wait a few seconds 3-5 at least for it to go. 4th Poor rear cargo space, again my Tucson is much better. 5th small gas tank and average or below fuel economy. 6th The rear door handles are vertical and not horizonal like most cars, what a pain that was. The sit high near the window. 7th Poor storage in the passenger area, not seat pockets. Although I will say the center console was OK. 8th Parking was again just ok. 9th Slanted dash means nothing could be placed on it, like a GPS with out falling down. 10th The damn seat belt chimer would charm non stop even if the passenger un buckled their belt for a few minutes. I would not buy one.
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A Neat Little Rig
smitty82, 07/06/2013
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
76 of 195 people found this review helpful
Your review mentions sluggish acceleration and cramped back seat. I found the opposite. I bought the Sport 4X2 with 2.4 engine and 6-speed automatic (your review had the CVT and had not tested the 6-speed). I tried the CVT and waited for the 6-speed; I'm glad I did. I drove the 2.0 engine and it was too weak, but the 2.4 is fine. And the 6-speed is a big improvement over the CVT. It has plenty of room- front and back- for a small vehicle. I compared the Escape, RAV4, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and others, including the Dart, Focus, and Avenger.
My no good car
Elenanca, 04/03/2015
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
I leased the car in 2014 . After driving it for a while I started to be very disappointed by most of features of the car It is like an old car once you press the gas . It makes the noise of a tired grandpa and the noise is loud ! . Poor acceleratin , lack of space for the driver and bad adjustment of driving seat . No real storage at all in the car . The door side pockets are for the birds and the back of the seats have no pockets . There is just a minimal storage box in between the chairs . You can store few things . The trunk has no dividers for anything so your goods goes from right to left and all other directions . Once you get home you repack everything and please don't buy eggs ! !
Reliable car and strong
MHD, 08/24/2020
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable Very smooth in road and also in offroad
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Many issues
Bonnie, 10/07/2019
2015 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the 4 years since I purchased my 2015 compass , continues to have squeaky break issue , break dust they say .. squeals like a pug with any weight in back seats or trunk area , already had to replace the transmission at 40,000 miles , gas mileage is not the greatest , electrical issues , using blinkers and lights go out , rear lights not lighting up at all ... definitely not even CLOSE TO THE QUALITY OF MY 2000 CHEROKEE.. Guess that why this one was a $ 17,000 mistake
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Never again
amanda, 01/30/2024
2015 Jeep Compass High Altitude Edition 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can't wait to pay off this stupid 2015 Compass so I can set it on fire and piss on its ashes. I've never been more uncomfortable in a vehicle. This stupid jeep is the biggest mistake of my life. Every joint in my body hurts from driving this stupid thing and the worst part is that nobody else feels pain from it so everyone thinks I'm delusional.
It's a car probably made more for a lady
Philip, 09/12/2016
2015 Jeep Compass Altitude Edition 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
My wife just bought this car and I looked up some reviews and noticed that a couple of ladies gave this car a pretty good review but a few guys really dissed this car. Now I had the same reaction to guys man this car is guttless it's really basic the sounds isn't all that and it's small, but hey she likes it because she never drives the freeway, hates blaring music, and likes the fact that she knows what everything does. Now I'm not saying if you're a guy that owns to car to go out and sell it to the first gal you see I'm just saying continue to appreciate the little things.
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don't buy Jeep
grammielil5, 08/25/2013
2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 94 people found this review helpful
I bought one and had to sell it back within 3 months due to seal of driver side window/door doesn't seal. In service X 3 and Jeep notified by me.......Now I see everywhere on internet numerous compaints! I just got subaru outback and it's great and made all in America
go buy something else
junk, 03/19/2017
2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Just bought jeep. Compass 4+4 2.4 l test drove 3 them noticed other two vibration while stopped at light or in drive got one the didn't week later starts doing it service dept says all OK yea right to lazy fix problem. Go buy something else
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Better than "reviews"
OLD JB, 08/05/2023
2014 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
with only 40,000 miles and being a 2014- appeared in very good condition-Dealer went thru and made sure everything was working properly;y and vehicle was very clean
Very Nice
JIM, 09/23/2017
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very Nice Great Value
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Cool little island ride
Gfhhi, 03/13/2020
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Y'all, first off, I'm coming from a 2007 Chrysler Aspen with a V8 Hemy, which was an absolute beast, huge and super powerful. Also, I'm not I. The mountains or a large metro area. I'm on a touristy island in SC. We have traffic circles. Lots of circles. And merge lanes etc. I bleeping love it. Its agile and fairly zippy. I have no issues accelerating enough to merge, get around and over fairly quickly. I've scooted off island into the surrounding towns, no problem with speed, acceleration. Cant say much for the gas mileage yet as it's a new to me vehicle, but, as my commute is 6 miles, that's not really a huge concern for me. The interior is quite comfy for both my 5'1" and the hubby's 6'2". He did say that he would "go nuts" if he had to drive it every day, but it'll be perfect for us two on trips, etc. If you want high-end, spend more money. If you're a tall person, spend more money. If you're fairly short and need a good little be-bopper to scoot around town, I would recommend this.
Great deal for the money!
Angie Bakken, 02/02/2022
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Seriously, love my 2015 Compass! I’ve owned it for 6 months and I haven’t had any problems! Had a 2016 Subaru Outback and it burned oil and needed brakes. My Compass makes it through snow, wind and all the other stuff Minnesota winters through at you! It’s a great bang for the buck!! Go Jeep!!
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Love it
Tfisha, 05/14/2022
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awd handles well on road. Looks nice Cherry red. Roomy and comfortable.
Money Pit
Jzacc, 04/23/2024
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved the car when I first purchased my 2015 Compass, it was quiet, smooth, decent gas mileage for an SUV - that’s the only reason I’m giving it two stars instead of one. Right after the dealership warranty ended three months later, nonstop problems. I maintain my cars extremely well, live in the suburbs with no crazy hills or anything, but the car just started to fall apart. I’ve had all of the ball joints replaced more than once which was COSTLY…more than what was even left on my loan. Throttle body, multiple sensors went bad prematurely, a few other electrical issues, and it rides terribly. I work from home and don’t drive more than 20 minutes a day and it just crumbled. It was so disappointing!
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Junk from the get go
Waygirl58, 03/21/2022
2015 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought it used. Found out it was a lease turn in and from New York. Didnt know at the time of purchase or i wouldnt have bought it. Nothing but a head ache. One break down after another. Had to have a whole new front end underneath put in at 78k miles. Just constant break downs. Wished someone would steal it or wreck it.
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