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I like it. It's not perfect but,
Glen Nelson, 02/14/2016
updated 02/26/2021
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
119 of 120 people found this review helpful
I have owned many vehicles from a lot of manufacturers and purchased all of them new. The Compass isn't the best or the worst, and it certainly has its place. The intended use is for a 25 mile commute 1 way, grocery getter, utility vehicle. It is intended to replace a Toyota Camry which has been less than stellar. The Compass is a small, fun to drive mini SUV that is agile in town. It has decent power for me and I am quite comfortable at 6' in it. It was purchased completely based on sales price and my previous Chrysler vehicles ownership experience. I bought a 2016 4X4 6-speed auto Sport w/AC and minimal options. Price before TTL was $15,985. Please note the vehicle is 1 month old with 900 miles on it so things can and will change. Pros- Price, maneuverability, u-connect, steering feedback, transmission, handling, control layout, lower body protection, towing ability, cost of parts when needed, availability if neat accessories to add. Cons- Shifter, cramped back seat, front fender design, visibility, safety stars given, small gas tank, As a hard core DIY'er, parts pricing and availability are important. Parts are cheaper for this than other cars I have. It uses non synthetic oil and is very basic as far as service goes, helping to reduce ownership costs. The Compass has an autostick transaxle which means it paddle shifts with the shifter. This is my biggest complaint as I like to drive with my hand on the shifter. You can't lock this feature out. The Compass is a unibody and gains rigidity from all body panels being tied together. The front fenders have no top connection to the inner fender well that I can see. A small rear window combined with large piller posts limits visibility. (My 2nd biggest complaint) - a rear view camera is on the horizon for this shortcoming. Gas here is $1.95 right now and I filled the tank for $24! When was the last time anyone did that! 13 gallons will get you ~290 miles of mixed driving. I am not a lead foot. I anticipate mileage will get better as miles increase- its about 24 right now. Drive safe. Updated 2/15/2017 now have 11,000 miles+- This little Jeep has exceeded my expectations. I have driven it at work on some very muddy land (no roads) and it has yet to get stuck, even up steep hills . The off road ability has been superb! Gas mileage has increased a bit too, additional 2MPG. No shakes or rattles have been noticed and no warranty service has been needed. I have installed an alarm with power door locks, nice Jeep seat covers, a cargo mat, rear cargo cover and additional 12 volt outlet in backseat console. This vehicle gets bad reviews and I don't know why. It has performed flawless for me. ...very impressed. Update 2/18/2019 Update 8/22/2019 still happy with vehicle, will need new tires before winter I still have the Compass with over 30K miles. I still like this vehicle and everything I have said prior is still is true. No problems to report. 2/25/21 now at 50K, no problems to report. Put larger (next size up) all terrain tires, a bit noisy nut expected. It is very nimble, in and out of tight places.
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2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4X4 6 Speed Auto
Greg Kronbach, 03/13/2016
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2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
I made a great deal on this mini SUV (I also own a large Liberty Jeep 4X4). It is almost as if the editors didn't even drive this SUV. Granted I would never have bought a Jeep with a CVT transmission, but when they offered this 4X4 with a 6 speed auto it was time to look closer. I bought the high altitude addition after a test drive that was unexpectedly brilliant. Make no mistake this not a back woods SUV but an Urban 4X4 traveler. The power leather seats, one button 4X4 engage, back up camera, cruse control, leather steering wheel with full controls and 430 digital touch screen with HHD make this SUV a joy to drive! The sky roof and the mentioned options give this mini SUV a very refined ride with the 17" all season radials...I guess I'm miffed at the editors opinions of this SUV. I would recommend this Urban SUV to anyone...just skip the CVT. Also, all those other manufactures, like Honda, have gone to the CVT transmission so beware. Again it's like the editors didn't even drive these cars!!!
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SolI'm d, steady performer
Lisa, 07/07/2016
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
45 of 46 people found this review helpful
Not flashy, not fast, this little car is a trooper. Good solid ride. Not a zippy vehicle, but it moves steady. Reliable, fabulous electronics (satellite radio, navigation and Bluetooth, plus all the basic) and comfortable. Design is attractive and timeless, we have a sunroof and really enjoy it. The interior is super easy to maintain thanks to the heavy plastic and solid moulding, so hope to get longer life than the previous leather we had which suffered from sun exposure. We are pleased with this basic vehicle that rocks steady performance. Nice to,have a car we can afford and be proud to drive and be seen in.
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In defense of the Compass
KeithG, 06/14/2016
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
54 of 56 people found this review helpful
Not for nothing, I'm a little tired of all the hate this car gets. It's funny how in this review the 430N Uconnect radio is made fun of but when it's ported to a wrangler it's totally fine. Look, at the end of the day if you came into a compass wanting to hate it, you will. However, if you loosen your expectations, I think you may be surprised. Lets face it, it's not made to be an off road king, a fuel saver nor an SRT. Its a cheap Jeep that gets you a decent amount of features with the High Altitude sub trim and some confidence in the snow and that enough if you ask me, considering you can lease one for the $200 per month mark.
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Great Jeep
Bono, 02/20/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
We love this Jeep. Great options, great price, great ride.
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I guess I got lucky?
Mrobinson, 02/09/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
Based on the other reviews you would think this vehicle was sub par. I actually love it ! Takes about $15-$20 to fill where I live (KY) great on the road when I'm traveling back and forth about 45minutes away. I can get drive as fast 80-90mph and not even realize it that's how smooth it rides. I've not experienced any of the below issues. I'm 25 so no kids. I have 6'2 guy friend that fit comfortably in my backseat as well. And I have enough cargo storage for my hair and makeup kit and lighting. Overall great vehicle !
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Small Gas Tank
Cathy, 02/10/2016
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I commute 45 minutes each way, have to fill up a lot - cheap to fill but the tank is so small, only about 13 gallons. Also, Jeep is not compatible with an Iphone so phones navigation and sounds don't work when connected. You can make calls with Uconnect but that's it. Have to turn bluetooth off to use phones navigation. No speak for text either.
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Great vehicle
Alan K, 12/05/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Coming from a 2003 Honda Accord EX-L with close to 192k on the odometer, this car is fantastic! At first I was unsure if this was the right car for me because I was interested in some others and the styling was (and still is) odd, but since driving it for the past few months, it grew on me and very happy with it. With only 5 gears, I manage to get 26 miles per gallon combined (going 65 mph at 2500 rpm) which is 3 mpg's better considering that the engine displacement is the same at 2.4L, having the same amount of gears, having 4wd, and riding higher. The interior styling is a lot more pleasing to look at, steering is better, seat comfort is amazing. Yes, there is less room than my old car but that's OK because I like the smaller, more compact Jeep. It is not the greatest vehicle in the world, but for the price and options ($205 a month w/12000 miles a year, 4wd, free 1 year Sirius XM radio), it is a great value!
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few problems with it
anonymous, 09/22/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I rented this vehicle for 2 weeks due accident with main car. It isn't a bad vehicle to drive, has pick up on the highway, passed other vehicles with no problem. A little road noise, can feel some bumps on poor roads. Gas mileage isn't too bad, doesn't take much to fill up gas tank. Only problem I found was that it didn't have electrical seat mover. My mom kept hitting her legs on the handle mover under the seat-they stick out a little too far. Not sure I would buy one, but it wasn't bad to drive. Front seat was fine for a 5'7" person. My mom is 5' so back seat was fine for her, otherwise not sure how it would be for a taller person.
good mpg, solid suv
leo, 08/23/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is a tough, reliable small suv. Solidly built and I really like it after 5k miles....I am surprised it does not get better reviews by nitpicking experts
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Be Careful
RB, 12/28/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
If you own a 2016 Jeep compass and you are driving over 50 miles please make sure you have a fire extinguisher in that vehicle. I purchased a new 2016 compass 7 months ago and while driving down I-95 I decided to pull in one of the rest area. When I turned off the vehicle I noticed smoke coming from under the hood, I popped the hood and was about to look when I noticed flames coming from the middle, back area of the hood, around where the transmission is located. I ran into the building looking for a fire extinguisher, by the time I got to the building I could see the flames making it way out from under the hood. Two workers at the rest area saw the smoke and came with fire extinguishers. By the time they got the fire contained, everything under the hood was burnt. The dealership said that they have nothing to do with that, its between me and Chrysler. I filled a claim with Chrysler the same day, Its 29 days now and I am getting the run around. Every time I call, I am being told that I will receive a call from a case manager. Its just been the worst experience ever.
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Such a disappointment
TeyMitch, 12/07/2015
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
It looks great from the outside and even the inside is not bad. My problem is while driving it... It "jerks/jolt" you while driving like its trying catch it breath. They when you are trying to gain ahead on another car it "revs" very hard when only trying to get to 50-60 mph. I mean the RPM gets near (5/6) before I reach 45 mph. Closing, It is more dependable than my old car, but I am highly disappointed. I wish I can give it back!
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A hidden gem
Avery, 04/23/2019
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used with 22k miles. It’s the high altitude and I added my own radio with the Apple car play because that’s invaluable to me. All these reviews have me shaking my head. If I buy a Charger and it’s sluggish, okay valid complaint because it’s a car mad for speed. Anyone that buys any truck, SUV etc. and complains about speed and fuel efficiency is crazy. It’s like biting i to an apple and composing it doesn’t taste like an orange. This is a solid vehicle for the price. It’s a Jeep not a Cadillac so it’s noisy as Jeeps tend to be. It has a small gas tank but I am consistently getting 280 miles to a tank with 90% highway miles. Ride is smooth, seats are very comfortable( and I have 3 bad discs in my back). Lots of room in the cargo area. Rear seat could have a bit more legroom but the passengers I have had said they were comfortable. Rear seats recline 35° which none of the haters mention. Lots of goodies like heated seats, remote start, tilt steering wheel, sunroof and leather accents with hand stitch accents. Sorry but those alone would cost much more in other vehicles. I’m a speeder always have been it’s not 0 to 50 in an impressive time but it’s gets there and handles it well. I pass lots of truck, cars van etc without a problem. Don’t listen to the haters it’s a good vehicle especially for the price.
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leased 2016 Jeep Compass
francis, 02/17/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great steering, braking and acceleration. Nice cockpit display and instrumentation panels. Radio and satellite radio was a bit cumbersome at first but go the hang of it. Back seat is not very comfortable if you are not skinny and cargo space is decent.
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Worst car I've driven in years
Eric, 11/10/2015
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is ridiculously underpowered and poor on gas. The seats are not comfortable at all. No lumbar support and headrest is way too far back from your head. On normal highway driving the engine revs past 6000 rpm to try to keep up with 65 mph traffic.
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Nice Jeep
D.Carr, 01/25/2018
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a nice Jeep to drive. I bought a used 2016 Jeep Compass Latitude with 40k miles. Not sure why others feel the way they do. It gets me to work and back home safely. No complaints about fuel efficiency, uConnect(Bluetooth) or drive handling. I like the remote start, heated seats and heated mirrors. Navigation would have been nice but I have Waze on my phone.
Good vehicle until a week ago
Pa tall guy, 08/09/2019
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought this Compass High Altitude in September 2018 with 18,000 miles on it. We loved it good vehicle for its size. The power isn’t great but it’s not a street racer it’s a small suv so it is what it is. Interior comfort is good and the options are great. Everything was god until this past Monday when out of the blue with a little over 27,000 miles the ABS light, 4x4 light and traction control light came on and periodically it doesn’t want to shift and with accelerator pressed it won’t go unless you put it in park and then in drive then it’s good again. No one can tell us what’s wrong exactly and we even called Jeep directly and they were no help at all. We have had this Jeep for 11 months have taken excellent care of it. We are not happy with this problem at all, there is no reason for a vehicle with less than 28,000 miles to have these issues. And of course the warranty just ran out! We have always liked Jeeps and they are good vehicles so we are giving Jeep another chance and trading this Compass in on a new 2019 Cherokee
Driving the 9-speed in the mountains
roger hill, 07/07/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I rented the 9-speed automatic compass this week, to drive in the Colorado Mountains, and off road though Moab Utah. Coming from a 2004 Tracker, it was a big change (mostly positive). I really like the layout, fit and finish and features of the car, but like everyone else I found it under powered, most notably on steep mountain roads. However, I learned to drive it anyway. One thing I did was to get it up to 75 or 80 mph in automatic mode, then switch to manual mode and put it in 6th gear. It only dropped the gas millage a little, but gave much better throttle response and made it easier to keep a steady speed as the road changed in elevation. Down mountain driving?, well it took some thinking ahead as engine braking meant dropping 4 or 6 gears, which can't be done in a hurry. placing the car in 3 or 4 gear allowed me normal acceleration and engine braking at speeds from 20- to 50 mph, with good torque available, just the thing for tight twisty mountain roads. Off road in Utah, no problem. Good ground clearance and lots of go go in 2nd gear. Ride was good too and never got close to getting stuck in super soft sand. Note: Most of it's under powered issues are with hills in automatic transmission mode, and trying to drive highway speeds without lots of gear changes and wide variations in cruise, but as I mentioned above, switching to manual helps this. A V-6 engine and a 6 speed transmission would be just the fix for the car.....maybe next year.
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Inferior Vehicle to Others in Same Class
Bill R., 04/08/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
While our Honda CRV was in the shop a couple of weeks after a collision we had the opportunity to drive a 2016 Compass. This comparison is being made to the CRV and the RAV4 that we previously owned. Overall the three vehicles can't really be compared because although they are in the same price range they seem to be in totally different classes of quality. The materials, technology, drive and overall feel of the Jeep Compass is far inferior to either the CRV or RAV4. What bothered me most about the Compass was the seemingly lack of logic when it comes to the design of the vehicle, such as extremely poor layout of gauge instruments, poor lighting and control buttons for audio that just don't flow well. The acceleration of the 4 cylinder lacks a lot as it seemed to really strain to gain speed getting on the interstate. In addition the air noise coming through the windows seemed to indicate that there was some problem with the seals around the windows. The vehicle we drove had 12,500 miles on it so it was fairly new but it seemed to drive like a very old vehicle.
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Winter Gas
Jody McGaha, 12/31/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If your looking for a vehicle with good gas mileage look at a different vehicle. The gas in summer is as estimate says but in the winter you lose at lest 8 mile to the gallon. Every owner is complaining about this and these vehicles should be recalled and the issue fixed. No other car or truck sucks as bad as this one on winter gas.
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2016 compass at 40,000 miles
Dodson, 03/31/2019
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You will have a decent amount of maintenance after 40k. Or at least we did. Sensors galore, crank/cam sensor, Electronic throttle sensor, module under wheelwell, wire corrosion, poor placement of electrical systems. After 30k-40k miles expect a few 1000 in it.
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Just blehhh
Ji, 01/23/2019
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nothing exceptional about the car. I leased the compass for 3 years and looking back, I wish I had picked a different car. I really wanted a Jeep Grand Cherokee but settled on a compass. Overall, it’s a decent car but I wouldn’t and didn’t buy the car at the end of the lease
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Wide range of options!
Jeepy, 05/05/2020
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Jeep made a real improvement in 2014 getting rid of the CVT transmissions in almost all of it's Compass models. The CVT was problematic as most are sluggish and performance is poor due to their design. The Compass is often underrated. The value is found in the less expensive models. The top models are vastly overpriced. Better off with a cheaper trim on a Cherokee than the bloated Compass! Older models with the CVT have earned the Compass a otherwise lower resale value. The CVT was paired to a measly 2.0 engine most years.
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Must read before you think about buying a compass
Jeep, 01/18/2019
updated 02/01/2021
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought mine with 24 miles on it. First thing off door hinges went out they fix them 3 times, then the wheel bearings went out took them 15k miles to figure it out and fix them. The heat control and heater core went out. The door handle stopped opening in the back. The hatch wont shut and now the longest stupid problem i have the jeep jerks when going down the road they said the transmission was fast shifting the dealer ship #1 said dealer #2 said it was the setrings in the computer forcthe transmission but they could fix it. The #3 dealerahip told me it was the coil packs there no light on in the jeep and they cant figure it out well won't i guess but they are a pile of junk i will never buy a jeep again i have owned any but this burnt me out. The warrants are crap and they dont cover nothing and the dealerships and jeep its self don't care. DONT BUY A COMPASS! update: now it leaks water into the driver front floor board, these jeeps are straight trash! Nothing but problems non stop, now I have a ABS light on and my traction control light is on. It burns oil, and when you turn it off all you can smell is gas. There is no recalls. The leak is coming from the light next to the rear view mirror which is leaking into the shifter and making my feet wet when it gets into the floor, so unsafe.
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Awesome
Robert Brown, 06/17/2016
updated 12/27/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
Do not hesitate to buy one I've owned the car for 23 months I had at 100 no problem handling going around a corner rated at 45mph I had this one hit at 60mph no problem and no problem passing the negativity is in called for
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great jeep
tene1028@yahoo.com, 04/06/2016
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I jus purchased my new baby 3/30/16 brand spankin new fresh off the show room floor this is my first mini truck I use to drive a scion. 2010 long story short I am loving the jeep life smooth ride very comfy just right for some whose 26 no kids
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Piece of Junk!
Jeff, 05/12/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 23 people found this review helpful
This Jeep was a loud, gas guzzling, bumpy ride! I was lucky I was just renting. The only thing I liked was the new car smell. I never had to fill again before getting to Las Vegas from L.A. I would never buy this car. My Hyundai had more pick up.
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Never, ever buy this car
Driving Jane, 04/18/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 32 people found this review helpful
We rented this car for one day of cross country travel. Big mistake. Loud, uncomfortable, loud, sluggish, loud, clunkiest shifting ever, loud, no get up and go, loud, holds 10 gallons of gas so had to fuel constantly....let's see...oh yes, it's LOUD.
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My 1959 Mini was faster, more agile and more fun.
Nick Pope, 11/16/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had this car as a rental for 3 days with 14 more to go. I am parking it under a tree in the hope tht it falls and I can get a replacement!I I can put up with the ride, handling, quality of interior as I expect rentals to be basic and hammered by previous renters but the vehicle is underpowered to the point of being dangerous and the auto gearbox is so badly set up it can't safely use the limited power available. In addition at low speed the power steering very heavy. I have been coming to Florida twice a year for 15 years and this is the worst car I have ever had. I have not had to fill up with petrol yet but the way the needle is dropping I suspect I will be lucky to get better than 25. I get twice that at home (UK) in an Audi Q3 with about twice the power. I will remember the car and be sure not to choose it next time.
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Just Average or even a bit less than....
Phil C., 07/13/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Whenever I go onto the freeway via the a typical onramp I look in the rear view mirror and look for a big gap. The acceleration on the Compass is dreadfully poor. Also, I'm not thrilled with the instrumentation. Overall, the Compass appears to be 5 to 7 years behind the times. I love the Jeep brand but this car does not help its reputation as a get-it-done type vehicle.
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Horrid car
Annoyed, 09/12/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 18 people found this review helpful
We own a 2010 Ford Escape, and got this as a rental when we were in an accident. I thought I was not a fan of the wife's Escape, but was wrong, as it is a 10 times better car than this Jeep.The vehicle is smaller in every way. I am 6 feet 4 inches tall and would like to rip the rearview mirror off as it is very low and in my line of sight. The car only has one power port, really yes one... My 10 year old truck has two. We had to take it on a 400 mile round trip over the weekend and it only got 23 miles to the gallon on the Highway. The escape always gets about 26. How does a smaller, newer vehicle get worse fuel economy. Do not buy this car.
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A big piece of crap molded in cheap plastic.
Mark Woodall Sr, 04/25/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
This SUV even with the Bigger 2.4 liter engine has no power. I was scared to pull out in front of cars. Plus going up hills unloaded it kept search for the right gear. Interior was cheap looking and lots of plastic. Only one plug in for GPS ,no USB port. Seats were very uncomfortable in front and back. No cargo space. My Mustang be a larger trunk. 4 wheel drive leaver was a joke and knobs poorly placed. Radio would not pick up but 2 channels. Very displeased
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!
erov1640, 12/26/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Drove the jeep for 3 days as a rental our to DFW and can't believe how bad this car is considering the competition in the segment. The vehicle was almost brand new with only 6 k miles, and it had more squeaks and rattles than my 10' CRV with 150K miles. I am just bewildered as to how any educated consumer would consider this vehicle as doing very minimal research. If your considering the buying the Compass, just test drive a Rav4 and CRV and compare the vehicles. Also keep in mind, the Compass will have very little resale value down the road, this is not the case with either the Honda or Toyota. How many 10 year old + Chrysler do you see on the road?
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glad I only rented it
Jim, 09/02/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Rental while own car is repaired. Admittedly we were given what must have been the base model (at least I hope so!) because the seat had only manual for and aft, and seat back rake adjustments, it is like sitting in a bath tub. Noisy, almost dangerously slow for getting onto freeways. Harsh ride. The radio/cd player looks like it's from 1990. No USB port. Interior lighting controls a mystery to operate. A classic example of you get what you pay for I guess.
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This is why you are losing to Japn and Korea
DJM, 09/17/2016
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
I rented this car while my VW Tourag was in for repairs. Mine is 10 years old with 120k on it and I would buy mine again before I would even consider this vehicle. It has NO power, wont get out of its own way, pulling out onto busy highways is a challenge. The fuel economy is terrible, probably 18-ish for an underpowered 4 cyl. This was all of the SUV's Enterprise had on their lot and I know why. I can honestly say the $50.00 rental was well worth doing a review of this piece of junk. I cant believe Fiat/Chrysler would have this in the line up at all. For a 2016 vehicle, it had no USB, only one! 12v outlet, crappy radio that kept going in/out daily for 5-10 mins at a time, and tires roaring at 65 mph and up. This vehicle only has 10,000 miles on it! Have driven rentals from VW, Hyundai, Toyota, they blow this thing away. Out of curiosity I looked up the price and for 26k, you don't get much here. From now on I think I will rent any vehicle I'm considering for several days of real driving before I bite the hook. I would be soo mad if I bought this based on a round the block test drive with a salesman blabbing non stop.
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beware of 2016 Jeep compass.
nancy Czarnecki, 11/18/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
2016 Jeep Compass at 14856 miles had trans replaced due to lack of power. At 15900 miles ball joint broke. Not a safe vehicle
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POS!!!!!
Chuck, 06/10/2018
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful
My 80 year old mother could outrun this vehicle when taking off!!!!!!! I have never bought a Jeep before and never, EVER-EVER-EVER buy one again. I'm upside down by 6K and I'm getting rid of it. I don't care what loss I have to take. I don't feel safe, I can't even pass a car. Getting on the freeway is suicide. DO NOT buy this vehicle, you will regret it every day you drive it.
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Worst Car Ever
Maria, 10/14/2016
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful
The gas mileage sucks! I have had nothing but problems since I have leased this car. Needed a new strut the first month, the brakes squeak and squeal so loud, the driver seat squeaks, poor built vehicle. The dealership where I purchased is no help at all!! Will never buy jeep again!
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Slow and dangerous
jack frost, 09/23/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
I rented this car for a few days and it is slow and dangerous, the power delivery is terrible. I was coming to a yellow light so I had the gas pedal to the floor and it just bogged down like it was low on power and the transmission did not know what to do. The engine is loud and the way the power is delivered is bad due to the low power and how the transmission is programed. I was the only person in the car so if it gets loaded with people or cargo it must get worse. They should fire the people who designed this car and the person who signed off on this inferior product. I consider this car dangerous and frustrating to drive.
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good ride nice
LadyChamp, 05/25/2019
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
its not top of the line but i love it i have drove it to nc. from dothan al. it will get you around town and out of town too and it look dam good i am loving itttttttttttttttt
SUCKS
Amanda, 04/19/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the worst jeep I have ever had. My friend had the same car and her boyfriend was involved in a car accident (he was going 20-30mph and it was not his fault/ he was severly injured). This would be a fair SUV if you do not drive that much but I would worry about its safety. Don't just get something because of the looks, get something because of the safety please. I know more people that were involved in a car accident with this jeep, it is not worth it.
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Garbage
Kimberly N., 09/05/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I got to drive this as a rental. It has about 6k miles on it. Getting in and out is a pain. The seat falls to adjust. The engine is weak. This car is garbage! Do not buy this vehicle.
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Poor gas milage
Utah, 05/17/2017
updated 11/25/2019
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have2016 jeep compass great car fuel mileage is bad get only 10 mpg highway and city got rid of jeep
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The worst.
Di, 10/28/2016
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Rented this car for 8 days while on vacation. This car has the worst pickup/power of any car I have ever driven. Had to be very careful when pulling out into traffic. This is rather difficult to do to begin with when you're in Orlando, FL, but when you are driving a car with so little power as this car had it's dangerous. Gas mileage is terrible. Drove about 150 miles and used over 3/4 of a tank of gas.
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Not safe
Alexis, 04/17/2017
2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
I believe the jeep compass is not safe at all. I would not recommend this jeep to anyone. It is not worth it if you end up in a collision. If you want to drive this car, always wear a seatbelt no matter what.
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Never enuff
Tommy Orlando Florida , 04/23/2024
2016 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When it's runner the car is great but it has issue after issue after I fix something! I am about to stop paying because I am behind making payments because of repairs in the 1000s
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Beautiful
Robert carew, 05/24/2023
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice SUV.clean runs great everything original.
2016 Jeep Compass
JMR, 03/16/2023
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like my 2016 Jeep Compass It gets me thru bad winters with the 4x4. I does finearound curves. Struggles a little on big hills. Gas mileage is as good as most small SUV’s Low crash rating is a sad thing. It’s comfortable to ride short or long distance. The price is affordable. Drive it, try it, buy it or not. You choose.
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Like a tank
Ben, 09/27/2021
2016 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hit a deer head on no damage great on gas
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The SUV the Family Needed
Patrick, 09/14/2022
2016 Jeep Compass Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We were in the market for a new vehicle after ours was totaled. This fit the Families current needs.
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