What's Wrong with the Jeep Compass on Everyman Driver

[Tracy-gx]

I see a lot of negative comments. Maybe we’ve just been blessed but Jeep, Dodge and Ram we’ve had zero issues. I have a 2019 Grand no problems and a 2000 Dodge Ram (237, 000 miles) no problems (and no rust which is unusual). Wife has a 2023 Compass and we love it. We also have owned two 2000 Jeep Cherokees and that inline 6 was dang near bulletproof!

[jjmack]

I bought a new 2023 Compass 14 months ago. I have driven it over 38, 000 miles and no problems yet. On the highway I use my cruise control at 70mph speed limit and consistently get 32 mpg or better with the 2.0 turbo engine. So far, so good.

[easttexasengineering]

I can tell most of the comments are Toyota fan boys.

[reelreeler]

Next door neighbor has a Jeep SUV, and I've seen loaner SUV's in his driveway many many times.

[jeffmorse]

Everything commented about the power train is history. There is a new 2.0 turbo with a different 8 speed automatic that is much better for the 2023 model year across all trim levels. The FWD model is history - they all get 4WD (AWD) now. Also, Consumer Reports assumes a poor reliability ranking for the Compass - they don't have enough reader surveys to actually show what's reliable or not about it. They have the disclaimer they base it on other Jeep models reliability scores.

[TravisCyprien]

Maybe if it wasn’t made cheaply or deigned by Fiat/Chrysler then it would have been fine. But since the combine meant of the two dealers jeep has been struggling.

[PrincessTS]

the 2023 has a 2.0L turbo 8spd 4x4 update your info

[ronpatterson]

Eh, I had a jeep cj and it taught me everything about auto mechanics. A repair on something every week. But it was awesome off road!

[justinbelk]

If you change the fluids and take good care of it itll last to 200, 000 plus

[juliocr]

My 2021 compass just crapped out on me... It's stuck in gear and lights are on that it's moving and it's not... Can't seem to find a video that could assist... I need to upgrade. Absolutely ridiculous in under 2 years it's crapped out. Do not get the 21 compass...

[skoprowski]

The 2023 Compass has a new 2.0 L 4cyl turbo, new 8 speed automatic and standard 4wd. That corrects a lot of the issues, plus it has a brand new interior as of last year's model. Unless someone is looking at used, I find your report misleading.

[Jsm]

It’s because the compass is so under powered. We were downgrading from a Durango RT into something smaller. The compass was our first pick and we loved the interior and infotainment. My wife didn’t even get a block away from the dealership on the test drive before we turned around and walked away.

[southernbelladonna]

Have a 2021 Compass with 62k miles. Its having misfire issues with no codes thrown and so far two shops not able to find the issue. No nothing about cars and have no idea what to do.

[GlennLaycock]

For 2024 they are doing a lot of changes - out goes the motor AND transmission (BMW - ZF - design actually) - both of which were the core of it being both underpowered and "gear confused". The new motor is a 2.0L turbo that gets better gas mileage and power that is much more in its proper powerband. The transmission moves to a real 8 speed from Hyundai - which gets extremely good reviews (many people felt they would stick with the 9 speed with the OD deactivated, but it has been just a poor performer and client dis-satisfier). They say a night and day improvement.

[agy]

A Chrysler product with bad reliability?! Noooo

[......]

One man's trash is another man's treasure I suppose. I like my 2018 Compass. I am a shorter dude and the cargo space is an upgrade from the sedan I used to have. So it's all a matter of perspective and what you are used to.

[CobHes]

as a mopar tech, stay away from the 2.4 multiair platform

[montrealabrancherto]

2020 Jeep Compass transmission fail 91, 000 MI.... kept up with all fluid changes 😭

[RonnieGreher]

FCA has never been associated with quality or reliability. Take away the Jeep name and sales will plummet imo.

[joeyt]

I had a 2019 Compass and quickly began hating it