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2018 Jeep Compass consumer reviews

$21,095–$22,595 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Compass Jeep
(434 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
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It's an okay car especially in the winter.

I would not be interested in this model again. Not a lot of room for legs or luggage. Our phones would not work well if at all with the Bluetooth in the car. The dealership replaced everything from the speaker to the microphone to the radio itself. Had no problem connect and working in the loaner vehicle which was a Cheroke ! Consequently the Compass was NEVER the vehicle of choice whenever we went somewhere.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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The best vehicle I have ever owned!

I live on a dirt road, so my Jeep Compass Trailblazer is made for this type of terrane. It has lots of leg room in front and back. I love the sporty interior design. It takes the curves with ease.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this vehicle so far.

This car has everything I need and more. Heated seats and steering wheel, and remote start are a plus. Low mileage at a good price was of big importance to us.

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Quintessential

Nice smooth ride with nice bells and whistles safe, secure, and exciting. It has been years since I purchased new. I am satisfied and will tell others.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nightmare

Every since purchased in August 2018, has been one nightmare after next my airbag light came on today. It smells like transmission fluid everyday. Took it Landmark Chrysler Jeep , every single month since I purchased the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable

A little to small for me, uncomfortable on long trips. Other wise a very good vehicle. Drives well in all kinds of weather, my wife loves the suv

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Make the drive fun again

My Jeep is nimble, responsive and good looking. Everything I wanted. I couldn't be happier. This is my 4th Jeep purchase. I guess we're a Jeep family, for sure.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2 years in we still love it.

Ours is a 2018 Trailhawk. It is a very comfortable vehicle. Front seats are very supportive. I find it very well finished inside and the U-Connect is intuitive and very easy to use. Professional reviews complain it is slow. Sure it isn't a speedball but it gets up to highway speed adequately and I've never thought of it as underpowered. We haven't had any major issues with ours. Overall we enjoy this Jeep immensely.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't buy a Jeep Compass

I bought 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk, I used to own a Jeep Wrangler a few cars before and loved it even though I had issues with it to, this will be my last Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge product ever. I have never bought a Foreign Made car in my life, that may well change soon

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worst car I’ve ever owned and Jeep is indifferent

2018 Jeep compass trailhawk was bought in July of 2019. Vehicle ran fine until July of 2020. Vehicle would display multiple service lights, at random times the vehicle would not shift, vehicle wouldn’t go over 40 on highway. Eventually the vehicle quit starting all together. Vehicle was taken to dealer on September 22nd of 2020. They said it needed a software update, so they charged me $300 and sent me on my way. Vehicle was immediately returned as the update did nothing. Dealer advised (a month later) it had a bad valve body and transmission control module. The part didn’t arrive until early November 2020. Dealer didn’t even install the part until January 20th of 2021. After the install they advised the vehicle still doesn’t work and don’t know what the issue is. My vehicle has been in the shop for 4 months now with no end in sight. The dealer was very lazy and didn’t care about my situation (in fact they loaned me a wrecked vehicle, and tried to blame me when I complained. But I had pictures of the damage from when I took possession). I’m short, don’t waste your time or money with Jeep/Dodge/Fiat. I live in Illinois, where lemon law doesn’t cover used vehicles. So I am completely stuck. Don’t make the same mistake.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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