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2025 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
40 reviews

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$28,480
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Prices based on sales in NJ thru 4/14/25

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4 out of 5 stars

Best Small SUV you can Get!

Noble, 04/12/2024
2024 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Don’t know wich car the experts reviewed. By far a much more comfortable, fast and luxurious than Taos, HR-V or Tucson. in-deed its more expensive, but you get what you Pay… period.

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4 out of 5 stars

Completely new Compass

Bobby B, 06/08/2023
2023 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful

I was looking for a new daily commuter that I would pass down to the kid in a few years and ended up going with the Compass after test driving just about everything in the subcompact SUV class. I almost dismissed it due to some of the mediocre reviews I had read but I honestly believe these reviews are spill-over from previous generations. Im not saying the Compass is the best thing on the market but it is way better than half the SUV’s that are consistently ranked higher than it. The Compass wins in looks compared to almost every other subcompact and now that it has the new 2.0T and 8speed it performs just as well. There were other subcompacts that I liked better in certain areas but the Compass was the best well-rounded pick. The Mazda CX-5 2.5Turbo was the better performance vehicle but the interior was outdated and the infotainment system was not good. The Dodge Hornet GT plus looked amazing and drove great but there was minimal technology and I couldn’t find one with leather. The Rav4 TRD Off-Road had a mean rugged look but everything else about it was lackluster. The Honda CR-V checked a lot of boxes for me (ie. Safety, space, MPG’s, etc.) but the Compass felt better. Pros: • Exterior design looks great, it literally is a small Grand Cherokee. • Interior design and materials are top-notch. • New engine and transmission make it a completely new Compass. • Tons of tech and safety features. Cons: • $$$$ My Compass (High Altitude w/ Driver Assistance and Elite packages) was $44K… that’s Grand Cherokee / Wrangler prices! • I didn’t notice it until I read this review but there is a significant amount of engine noise in the cabin although the Alpines take care of that. • Engine is better but wish they could’ve squeezed 25-50 more horsepower out of it. • It is on the smaller side of it’s class.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned

Rocky Mountain Hi, 07/26/2024
2024 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I like my 2024 Compass Trailhawk. But first, I need to politely disagree with the Edmonds reviewers. The Compass is 4WD, not AWD. When in “auto” mode (the default), power is distributed to the rear wheels only when needed. This is 4WD, which saves wear and tear on the drivetrain, and helps a little with fuel economy. Further, it has many more features unique to a 4WD vehicle, such as, 4WD lock, low range, hill ascent/descent assistance, snow/mud/sand/rock settings, and around 9 inches of ground clearance. It also has underbody protection (skid plates). While I have no plans to drive off of cliffs and through rivers with my Wrangler-owning brethren, it is good to have some of those capabilities available if needed. Edmonds also points out that this is not the most up to date styling. True. If that’s a concern, look at the Chevy Trailblazer, Honda, etc. The Compass looks like it’s from the Jeep family and that’s fine with me. The 200 HP 2.0 turbo four has plenty of power to get me over Colorado’s 10,000 ft. passes, and fuel economy is very good. I’m getting 28 MPG in town, and fully expect mid 30s as some have reported on road trips. The heated and ventilated seats are great features to help cope with temperature extremes. There’s lots of technology. Some is useful, and some is not, and can be turned off and/or ignored. WiFi with Alexa? No need. Lane departure warning? No need, turned it off. Blind spot monitoring? Nice to have. Cross traffic detection? Good to have. Forward collision detection? Too many false positives allowed in the algorithm. Learned the hard way and turned it off. The 10.1 inch screen is more than adequate for the backup camera and the GPS navigation system. I strongly prefer GPS navigation over Google Maps, since the latter only works well when there is cell phone coverage and lots of data available on your phone contract. There are still many areas in the western US where there is no cell phone coverage. I do wish that TomTom (nav provider) would keep the residential posted speed limit data up to date. I think Garmin is superior in that regard. If you are a soccer mom or are shopping in behalf of one, this may not be the optimal solution. Take a look at the Chevy Equinox EV, you might like it better. For me, the Compass Is a great car, best one I have ever owned, and I am very thankful for it.

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3 out of 5 stars

Long time Jeep owners, but regretting this one.

Michael , 08/11/2023
2023 Jeep Compass Latitude Lux 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful

We have owned many Jeeps over the years. My favorite is our 2020 Rubicon unlimited. Anyways we purchased a new 2023 Jeep Compass Latitude Lux 2 weeks ago. A week into ownership it throws a service transmission code. I took it in to the dealership to have it repaired. They said it's a bad transmission control module. They ordered a replacement, which Chrysler cancelled. Told them to reinstall the original TCM and drive it 40 miles. If it doesn't throw the code again, give it back to customer. I'm sorry but this is not acceptable. I will not trust this vehicle anymore. Only 280 miles on it. This vehicle was purchased as a daily driver and for long trips to save fuel. Needless to say we will not drive it on long trips, since it can't be trusted. The TCM should have been replaced. Instead it's all about Chrysler saving money by not repairing vehicle properly.

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1 out of 5 stars

No Fun for Brand New Jeep

Aj, 11/03/2023
2023 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful

I would like to say that I love this Jeep, but it has been nothing but problems. The sensors keep malfunctioning. I have had it back to the dealer 3 times and they still don't know what is wrong. At night the interior dash and screen lights flash bright and dim continuously. Somehow Jeep does not see this as a "safety" concern so they won't rent me a car now. I have to continually adjust the windshield wipers while I'm driving in the rain because the automated system slows down when it rains too hard. My Jeep only has 5000 miles on it. I bought the 4x4 so I could have fun on the weekends, but this is no fun.

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