2022 Jeep Compass Review
2022 Jeep Compass Review
View more photos
View more photos
View more photos
View more photos
View more photos
+209
Used Compass for sale
Appraise This CarSee Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
2022 Jeep Compass Review
byCameron Rogers
Manager, News
Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at Edmunds include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).
Pros
- Roomy seating for such a small vehicle
- Tech interface is attractive and easy to use
- Trailhawk version is highly capable off-road
Cons
- Four-cylinder engine's weak power delivery
- Limited cargo space
- Nine-speed transmission's sluggish response
What's new
- New exterior styling and interior design
- Larger touchscreen with updated infotainment software
- More advanced driver safety aids as standard features
- Part of the second Compass generation introduced for 2017
Overview
Do you want extra-small, small, medium or large? We could be talking about fast-food french fries or fountain drink cups, but Jeep's lineup of SUVs these days is similarly varied. The 2022 Jeep Compass is on the smaller end, taking its spot below the Cherokee but above the Renegade. It's a rival to the likes of the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Hyundai Tucson and stands out with its above-average off-road capabilities.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$168/mo for Compass Sport
Compass Sport
vs
$184/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
The latest Compass generation debuted for 2017, but this year's version gets a host of updates. First among them is a new exterior design and a more refined interior that are reminiscent of what you'd find with the larger Grand Cherokee. New tech features, such as a revised infotainment system, a larger central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and more standard advanced driver aids, should further bolster this little Jeep's appeal.
Which Compass does Edmunds recommend?
The Sport seems pretty well equipped, but we'd skip that and go to the Latitude, even if your budget is tight. It doesn't cost much more and adds some desirable quality-of-life upgrades. That said, if you are thinking of adding the all-wheel-drive system anyway, the new AWD-only Latitude Lux is only slightly more expensive than the Latitude with AWD and comes with a bunch of great features.
2022 Jeep Compass models
The 2022 Jeep Compass is a subcompact crossover available in five trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Limited and Trailhawk. All come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (177 horsepower, 172 lb-ft of torque). For Sport and Latitude models, front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. AWD is standard on the Latitude Lux, Limited and Trailhawk. Front-drive models come with a six-speed automatic transmission, and AWD versions receive a nine-speed automatic.
Sport
Starting things out is the Sport trim. Standard equipment includes:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Heated mirrors
- Roof rails
- Rear air vents
- Height-adjustable driver's seat
- 60/40-split rear bench seat
- Cloth upholstery
- 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Six-speaker sound system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
- Satellite radio
- First- and second-row USB ports
- Adjustable load floor
For 2022, the Compass Sport comes equipped with several advanced safety features. These include:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Latitude
Along with access to a few additional option packages, the Compass Latitude adds:
- 17-inch wheels
- Foglights and automatic headlights
- Imitation leather upholstery
- Imitation leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Keyless ignition and entry
Latitude Lux
The new Latitude Lux trim adds:
- 18-inch wheels
- Remote engine start
- Upgraded driver information display
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
Limited
The Compass Limited is the most comprehensively equipped. It builds on the Latitude Lux equipment by adding:
- Black-painted roof
- Automatic wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Ambient interior lighting
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Trailhawk
The AWD-only Trailhawk is an off-road-themed model that is based on the Latitude Lux (though it does revert to the Latitude's steering wheel and front seat configuration and doesn't come with remote engine start). Further upgrades include:
- Black-painted roof
- 17-inch wheels
- Automatic wipers
- Off-road-oriented tires
- Full-size spare tire
- Raised suspension
- Underbody skid plates
- Tow hooks
- Hill descent control
- Unique AWD system with low range and Rock driving mode
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Ambient interior lighting
- Parking sensors
The Compass is available with a staggering number of option packages, many of which are named similarly to others and only available on one trim level. We've broken the important ones into their basic components below.
- Convenience Group (Latitude and Trailhawk)
- All upgrades from the Latitude Lux (except the 18-inch wheels, larger touchscreen and leather upholstery)
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Hands-free liftgate (Latitude only)
- 115-volt power outlet
- Driver Assist Group I (Latitude) and II (Latitude Lux)
- Convenience Group upgrades
- LED foglights
- Parking sensors
- Automatic wipers
- Wireless charging pad
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Compass and the car in front)
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Compass and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
- Driver Assist Group III (Trailhawk and Limited)
- Driver Assist I/II upgrades
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) — available later in the model year
- Elite Group (Trailhawk and Limited)
- Convenience Group upgrades
- 19-inch wheels
- Upgraded LED headlights
- LED foglights
- Digital instrument panel
- Driver's seat memory settings
- Heated and ventilated front-row seats
- Heated rear seats
- Premium leather upholstery
- Navigation system
- Sun and Sound Group (all models except Sport)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Nine-speaker Alpine audio system
There are also the Altitude and High Altitude packages, which primarily add enhanced styling elements to the Latitude and Limited trims, respectively.
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average
#18 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Jeep Compass from 2008-2022.$509/yr
vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).1.08x/yr
vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).12.1%
vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2022 Jeep Compass.
5 star(66%)
4 star(19%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(9%)
32 reviews
Trending topics in reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Almost Perfect
jdca1198, 02/05/2022
2022 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
Overall I highly recommend this car Attractive styling and high-quality interior materials,The seats are very comfortable, build quality, craftsmanship, and ease of use in driving and infotainment interaction was enough for me to purchase the vehicle. almost walked away based on Expert reviews, glad I didn't , Drive it yourself and see for your self
4 out of 5 stars
Actually a 4.5
Sal D., 02/13/2022
2022 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
Don't listen to the engine snobs. The car is perfectly suitable for driving on suburban highways. The new interior is classy, and the overall vibe is definitely more upscale than previous year models. I was skeptical at first, but pleasantly surprised the more I drove. (Note 1: It was my wife's choice; Note 2: I only give 5s if I'm blown away).
Six month update - nothing to report. … Everything working fine. Took one road trip about 1200 miles, got 30 mpg. All good so far.
5 out of 5 stars
2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk is awesome!
Lolo456 , 01/30/2022
2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
Love it so much! If I listened to reviews I would not have got it! It has a great motor and pickup! It is so comfortable and a wonderful driving experience that is fun! I did not like the cloth interior on the latitude so I opted for the Trailhawk! Heated seats and steering wheel and panoramic roof! So much tech! This is the best vehicle ever and it is so pretty! Get it you won’t … regret it!
5 out of 5 stars
Original Chevy lover but now a Jeep enthusiast
Tawanda, 02/18/2022
2022 Jeep Compass Latitude Lux 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
This jeep is perfect for the size that I wanted since trading in my Trax. It also has more power compared to my Trax. The interior is great and comfortable with the leather seats and right now it is winter and snowing so having good heat in the car is wonderful. The safety features are great all around. This Jeep has it all parking assist, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, etc., and … luxury on the inside. The technology that is in my Jeep is everything that I always wanted and more with a 360 camera, 10.1 touchscreen, rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto trunk liftgate. And let's not forget the color is beautiful, normally I get black cars but the crystal granite makes it beautiful with the all-blacked-out tires as well. I had nothing but Chevy and never thought about Jeep and loved my Trax and couldn't think that no other SUV but Chevy could excite me. But my Jeep feels so comfortable and makes me feel like I am ready for a road trip or off-roading adventure. No other car/ SUV can compare to my Jeep. I love my Jeep!
2022 Compass Highlights
Sport
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,785 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $168/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 27.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Compass models:
- Jeep Active Drive
- Adjusts torque to ensure the tire with the most grip gets the most power. Also can disconnect the rear wheels to decrease fuel use.
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning
- Warns you if it detects the risk of a front collision and can prime the brakes to minimize reaction time.
- Active Lane Management
- Warns you if the Compass starts to drift out of its intended lane and can apply corrective steering.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover20.4%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalMarginal
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
People who viewed this also viewed
4.8 average Rating out of 8 reviews. |
Starting at $36,495 |
4.3 average Rating out of 110 reviews. |
Starting at $29,500 |
4.2 average Rating out of 20 reviews. |
Starting at $28,675 |
Related Used 2022 Jeep Compass info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Used Lincoln MKS 2013 For Sale
- Used Nissan Titan 2013
- Used MINI Cooper Paceman 2015
- Used Audi S6 2013
- Used Cadillac ATS-V 2017
Shop similar models
- Used Toyota Rav4
- Used Jeep Patriot
- Used Hyundai Santa-fe-sport
- Used Ford Ecosport
- Used Toyota Corolla-cross
Shop used vehicles in your area
- Used Jeep Compass 2016
- Used Jeep Compass 2018
- Used Jeep Compass 2012
- Used Jeep Compass 2010
- Used Jeep Compass 2011
- Used Jeep Compass 2013
- Used Jeep Compass 2019
- Used Jeep Compass 2015
- Used Jeep Compass 2017
- Used Jeep Compass 2014
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- Ford Ranger 2024
- 2025 Honda Passport News
- BMW X3 2023
- Nissan Versa 2023
- Nissan Kicks 2023
- 2023 Honda Passport
- 2023 Volvo XC90
- Lexus RC 350
- 2025 Tesla Model Y News
- Lexus RCF
Research other models of Jeep
- Jeep Compass
- 15 Jeep Renegade
- Grand Cherokee L
- Jeep Cherokee
- Jeep Gladiator
- Jeep Compass 2023
- Jeep Wrangler 4E
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler
- 2024 Jeep Wrangler
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
Research similar vehicles
- Rivian R1S
- Toyota BZ4X
- 2023 Telluride
- Subaru Outback Car
- VW SUV Tiguan
- Honda SUV HR V
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- Tesla Model X Tesla
- G Wagon G Class
- Ford Explorer Car
Other models
- Used BMW 3-Series-Gran-Turismo in Kyle, TX
- New Lexus LS for Sale in Fenton, MI
- Used Maserati Granturismo in Schertz, TX
- Used Volkswagen Tiguan in Kalispell, MT
- New Audi Q8-E-Tron for Sale in Allen, TX
- Used Acura RSX in Cape Coral, FL
- Used Ford C-Max-Hybrid in Somerset, PA
- Used Kia Amanti in Springfield, PA
- New Audi S5 for Sale in Pleasant Grove, UT
- Used GMC Sierra-2500Hd in Mahopac, NY