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Key specifications
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 21 City / 25 Hwy
- MPG
- 172 hp 158 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 2.4L/144
- Displacement
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 172 @ 6000
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 165 @ 4400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Multi-link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- N/A
- Curb Weight
- 14 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Curb Weight - Front
- N/A
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Brake Assist
- 120
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 525
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- Not Available in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- Power
- Brake Type
Notable features
Front- or all-wheel drive
Standard stability system and curtain airbags
Five-speed manual or CVT automatic
Backseat and front passenger seat fold
Stain-resistant upholstery
Engine
2.4L/144 Displacement
Gas I4 Engine Type
172 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
165 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front
Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
N/A Curb Weight
14 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,014 lbs Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs Total Option Weight
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Standard Brake Assist
Electrical
120 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
525 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Power Brake Type
11.5 x 1.0 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Gas mileage
Ease of entry/exit
Versatility
Standard safety equipment
Fully independent suspension
The bad
Least offroad-capable Jeep
Limited towing capacity
Base model meekly equipped
Some cheap interior pieces
Lackluster acceleration with CVT
Most recent
bought the compass limited new in 2008.
bought the compass limited new in 2008. love the fact it has a lifetime warranty on the engine & transmission (the only year jeep had it). did have front end problems when new, gave the dealer 2 chances to find & fix the loud cracking noise it made. they kept insisting there was no problem, but replaced right front axle. that
- Does recommend this car
Shut this dealer down already!!!!!
Car died 2 days after purchase. This dealer sells lemons. Avoid, avoid, avoid. I purchased a vehicle that died after only 2 days. He doesn't even offer warranties because the vehicles are not functionabale.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does not recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2008 Jeep Compass base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
-
4/5
- Frontal passenger
-
4/5
- Nhtsa rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side driver
-
5/5
- Side rear passenger
-
5/5
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