Used 2017 Jeep Compass All New Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) Consumer Reviews
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Don't listen To The "Low Pep Engine" Hype!
MDL, San Diego, CA, 10/16/2017
Jeep Compass All New Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
60 of 65 people found this review helpful
Here is my 2 cents on the 2017 Compass. First of all, I'm a long time Jeep user, around 12 of them over the years, so I considered gas millage when shopping for my new Jeep. The Trail Hawk Compass I purchased gets over 30 MPG HWY when driven with MPG in mind. What I mean is no heavy acceleration when passing or climbing hills, just ease into any acceleration scenario. At any rate, I've read reviews where folks complain about the acceleration, but one has to get used to pushing the accelerator with this new Compass. Believe me, if you punch the gas this thing is plenty peppy, it's just a matter of getting used to how much to gas it. They have installed a 4 cylinder engine for good MPG so getting used to the 9 speed transmission and how to punch the pedal takes a while, but this thing has plenty of pep. Also, I don't understand why folks complain about the stop/start feature that the compass boasts.... It works perfectly for fuel savings and can be turned off at the press of a button.... I love my compass and for the MPG I get I'd say it's a great vehicle for any type of travel outside pulling a heavy trailer load, but isn't that why they make trucks? I purchased a factory lifetime bumper to bumper warranty for $3,500, so warranty options are a huge plus. Take a chance on the Compass and enjoy its great sound system, comfort (for SUV), stylish looks, and killer interior, you won't be sorry.
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Finally traded in this pile of junk
Gary, Pullman, WA, 01/01/2018
updated 01/21/2025
Jeep Compass All New Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
To be honest, I absolutely loved this Jeep when I bought it new. I was able to rationalize the gutless engine and absolutely terrible 9-speed that required ramming the gas to the floor to coax a downshift. It really is a rotten engine and transmission combo. Just a dog to drive. But it was a Jeep. And it could go places other crossovers could only dream of. So I loved it, dour interior and poor fit and finish be damned. Then it started living up to the Jeep reputation for poor projected reliability. The Jeep was in the shop a LOT. I could still justify it while the repairs were under warranty, but when Jeep refused to cover items that broke for a second time, after having been repaired once, sometimes twice, while under warranty, I’d had enough. The Jeep looks good and does have respectable off-road capabilities for its class, but it wasn’t ultimately enough to overcome the terrible reliability and complete lack of support from Jeep and the dealership when fixing defective parts with new defective parts that were destined to break again. And once factory warranty has expired, even the extended warranty I bought wouldn’t cover the cost. So at 55,000 I traded it in on a Mazda CX-30 Turbo. Wow. Night and day. Don’t miss the Jeep at all and will never buy another. And this is coming from someone who has owned 7 different Jeeps in my life. Poor quality and even poorer support from Jeep and the dealership cost them a lifelong customer.
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Regret my purchase so much
syntya, Indio, CA, 08/21/2017
Jeep Compass All New Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
I haven't even had the car a week and already started having problems. My stomach hurts just thinking about this car. First, my gas tank won't fill up all the way. At first I thought it was the gas station nozzle. Went to second gas station only to have the same problem. It kept popping off like if It was full. It gets maybe 90% full. I drive home and suddenly its full... okay great! Next morning get on and it's lost a quarter overnight just by being parked! The gas milage is a joke I been driving it speed limit and it has never reached the 25MPG advertised. The computer keeps reading 16 mpg is my average... I can't believe I have to spend so much money on gas this is false advertising and I hope more people complain about this. Today my central computer screen turned off and rebooted on its own. I have to call the dealership already. The air-conditioning is like room temperature at most. I have have to use the MAX a/c button to try and cool down as I live in SoCal. My first jeep and I should have stuck with Toyota as my previous two vehicles were from there. I am completely devastated over this purchase. Seriously if you have some of these same problems email me as I am going to start asking for things to be fixed and the more people complain the faster. [contact info removed]
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What a great car.
Joe R., Greenfield, CA, 08/10/2020
updated 08/15/2022
Jeep Compass All New Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Was a little uncertain about purchasing a Jeep Trailhawk, especially after reading some reviews. But I can tell you it’s a fabulous vehicle! The size fits between sub and the larger Jeep. With lots of room for my frame of 6”2. Most magazines complain about the 4 cylinder being under powered but really, it gets up and goes. If you want lightning speed buy a Vet. My car has everything except a sunroof so get yours loaded and you’ll never be disappointed. The car is priced right ..... Off to do a little off road 😎 My best, Joe
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Jeep Compass Trailhawk needs a push up the hill!
Rich, Wheat Ridge, CO, 10/20/2017
Jeep Compass All New Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I recently test drove a 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk. I wanted a small, all-around SUV that would especially get me up skiing. Took it for my usual test drive up I-70 to see how it would perform on the uphill grade. With the pedal to the metal I could barely manage 70mph. Thought I was going to have to get out and push. Absolutely anemic. This vehicle might work in city traffic and for flat-landers but in the mountains, forget it.
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