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2011 Jeep Compass consumer reviews

$19,295–$20,995 MSRP range
side view of 2011 Compass Jeep
(57 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.5
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Lots of Character at a Low Price!

Pleasing 4X4 in every way. Economical, upscale in appearance, execution, handling, ride & great solid feel. The all new interior is rich, inviting & leaps & bounds ahead of all other small to midsize SUV's, crossovers & the like. My '11 Compass is extremely comfortable, compliant, roomy & so easy to maneuver. Storage room & secret compartments make it highly utilitarian. The easy to open & close rear door is marvelous, especially when loading & unloaded large objects & even groceries. Many niceties not found on competitors like the Ford Escape. Plus, it has both the best attributes of a good `ol reliable truck & those of a plus riding upscale car. The revised ?11 Jeep Grand Cherokee look is a huge improvement that garners many words of praise from countless others. The leather seats on the Limited edition are BMW-like! The heated seats, navigation system, entertainment package, Bluetooth technology & climate control features are all state of the art. Most important of all is safety for the little ones & strong feeling of security on or off-road. Quality, reliability & value simple cannot be beat. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned & with over 30 MPG, it is a must drive!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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She loves it

My wife was unhappy with the last new car we bought. She just felt the Impala seemed cheap inside especially the cloth seats. So, we started looking for a replacement even though the Impala had less than 7000 miles on it. We looked and looked methodically but then by chance decided we would look at the Jeep Compass. Love at first site. She only had it a month but the love affairs continues she likes the ride, interior and size. Plus, she likes the new look of the Jeep Compass. Early for a review on reliability but we have gone through harsh snow storms and so good, snow good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best 4X4 for the Money... Hands Down!

Down right fun to drive! Thus far, the Compass has taken me through incredible winter storms, to and from work & on short vacations, including skiing trips & scouting activities with snowmobile trailers attached. Our bright pealcoat red Jeep is my super car. It does everything with ease and precision. It is an undeniable beauty for 2011. An SUV I would not have considered prior to this model year. The amazing Compass is the best bargain on the road, hillside, backwoods and expressway. The interior and exterior quality is unparalleled. For under $30,000 fully adored with leather, navigation, AWD, superior stereo, sunroof, Bluetooth, nicely positioned steering wheel controls, ride, handling and brawn, heated seats and unrivaled presence, there is no better baby 'ute of its stature. I have only the utmost praise for this little, but not so small automotive marvel that many think is the larger, more elegant grand daddy MY11 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit - my dream Jeep when I can afford one. Nevertheless, the '11 Compass is everything I had ever hoped for and far more. It is a blast and one hidden secret that I think will rock the industry once exposed. Brilliant!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Well Worth a Close Look! It is Awesome...

My husband has a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and cannot say enough about how incredible it is. I always enjoyed my 2009 Compass but after sitting in the '11 while my husband was looking at the JGC, I fell in love with the new model. It actually feels and drives like a totally different car. The front grille is extremely attractive and a nice fit with the rest of the stylish 4X4. My husband urged me to purchase the 2011 Compass based on its trail rated status and because he was blown away by the way it drives. After our extended test drive, I ordered the vehicle with every option and in the most beautiful deep blue. It was so reasonably priced, my payments did not increase over that of my prior car. The leather seats are quite handsome and the entire car is well put together. It is rugged without being harsh or truck-like. It handles great in all types of weather, including snow and ice storms here in upstate NY. All materials are first rate and of a caliber expected on vehicles cost 2-3x more. The '11 compass is very roomy for driver and up to four large passengers. The storage space behind the rear seats is more than amply. With seats down, I can fit many antiques in it, as I am a collector and seller. With the 4X4 Compass, I no longer fear driving in inclement weather. It can trudge through anything!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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2011 jeep compass

This is a great car it rides smooth it s wonderful. I was an owner of a 2007 jeep compass I think the 2011 is much better .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Test drive Jeep Compass

I test drove the Jeep Compass and loved the feel, looks, smooth ride, smooth gear changing and pick up and go. I have a 2008 Jeep Compass and thinking about buying the new 2011 model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2011 COMPASS

OK. I bought this about a month ago and I love it. I got the black interior Latitude Edition that comes with heated seats and remote start as standard they told me. The interior is beautiful and I'm so happy they got rid of the light interior, mine is black/dark gray. 2.4L is not hugely powerful but not lacking neither. I average 25mpg+ on highway at 68-71mph and I think thats pretty good considering its awd all the time with the ability for 4x4 mode. The exterior front grill is so beautiful and like some reviews I read said, it does look like a smaller cherokee. The heated seats are a treat and with remote start in NY, who can go wrong. I also tried a rav4 and I liked the compass overall better. We have had a few big snow storms here over the last few weeks and i had zero issues going through anything nor did I feel unsafe on bad roads. I was going to buy it but they told me I could lease a 2011, so I went that route. I have nothing bad to say about this car, its worth every penny. I'm a former VW and KIA owner and I won't go back to foreign cars again. I couldn't move in winter with them like I can in this car. Thanks... Go test drive it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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