Jeep Compass
The 2026 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, with a notable number of technical service bulletins suggesting potential for minor component or software issues.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2025 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.35 | 8.71 | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.35 | 8.71 | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.35 | 8.71 | — |
| 2022 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2021 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | 20-27 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | — |
| 2014 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | — |
| 2013 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | 20-23 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | — |
| 2011 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Manual/Standard | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Manual/Standard | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | ED3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 158 - 180 hp | 141 - 175 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2016 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | ED3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 172 hp | 165 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2012 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 158-172 hp | 141-165 lb-ft | — |
| 2011 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Trailhawk | Trailhawk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: Longitude, North, Latitude | Longitude, North, Latitude | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $22,105, Trim: Sport | Sport | $22,105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $29,445, Trim: Trailhawk | Trailhawk | $29,445 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $22,595, Trim: Trailhawk | Trailhawk | $22,595 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $19,940, MSRP range: $19,940 - $30,090, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range based on available trims and configurations., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/9/2026 | Base price: $20,995, Trim: Sport | Sport | $20,995 | USD | $19,940 | $19,940 - $30,090 | 0.9 | MSRP range based on available trims and configurations. | llm_estimate | 6/9/2026 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $18,995, MSRP range: $19,495 - $26,395, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for the 2013 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/8/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $18,995 | $19,495 - $26,395 | 0.8 | MSRP for the 2013 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/8/2026 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.8, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 103.8 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.8, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 103.8 | 16 | 16 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 103.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 438 | 27.2 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 17 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 103.8 | 18 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 438 | 15.4 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 103.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 643 | 22.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 328 | 11.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 328 | 11.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2026 JEEP COMPASS SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2023 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2022 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2021 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2020 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2019 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2018 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 2016 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 2015 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2013 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, with a notable number of technical service bulletins suggesting potential for minor component or software issues.
2025
The 2025 Jeep Compass presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2024
The 2024 Jeep Compass presents an average reliability profile, marked by a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that warrant careful inspection.
2023
The 2023 Jeep Compass presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers, with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict driven by a high number of Technical Service Bulletins and two software-related recalls.
2022
The 2022 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, making condition and maintenance history paramount.
2021
The 2021 Jeep Compass presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Jeep Compass offers decent safety scores and fuel economy, but its reliability is average.
2019
The 2019 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, with a critical brake recall and a high number of technical service bulletins warranting close inspection.
2018
The 2018 Jeep Compass presents a generally good reliability picture with zero recalls and complaints, but a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) warrants careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, with its 4-cylinder, 2.4L engine and 4-Wheel Drive system providing a decent foundation.
2016
The 2016 Jeep Compass presents an average reliability profile, marked by an unusual lack of official recalls and consumer complaints.
2015
The 2015 Jeep Compass presents an average reliability profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2014
The 2014 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, with a strong side-impact safety rating.
2013
The 2013 Jeep Compass presents an average reliability profile, underscored by a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that warrant careful inspection.
2012
The 2012 Jeep Compass presents an average reliability profile.
2011
The 2011 Jeep Compass presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Jeep Compass?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Compass reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Jeep Compass offers average reliability, with a notable number of technical service bulletins suggesting potential for minor component or software issues.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Jeep Compass reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Jeep Compass. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 jeep compass offers average reliability, with a notable number of technical service bulletins suggesting potential for minor component or software issues. and the 2026 jeep compass is a reasonable value for buyers prioritizing awd capability and decent fuel economy, provided the price reflects its average reliability rating. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Jeep Compass?
Across Carfocal's published Compass guides, recurring problem areas include Electronic Control Module (ECM), Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (Struts/Shocks). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Electronic Control Module (ECM), Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (Struts/Shocks).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints