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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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Very solid vehicle

I am a safe driver so the reports that the Compass is slow means nothing to me. It?s a 4 cylinder vehicle if you want to go fast get the Grand Cherokee SRT. So far I am very happy with my Compass. I am a long time Jeep owner(my wife has a 15? Grand Cherokee altitude). I currently have 1,500 miles and everything performs great. Tested this Compass in the snow and it was great. I have the Limited which is fully equipped. The uconnect is great and I love using Apple Car play. Bottom line the 2018 Compass is a great 4*4 smaller SUV. If you are looking to go 0-60 in 3 seconds this vehicle is not for you but if you want an all around good vehicle look into the Compass.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my JEEP

I love the way my new Jeep Compass performs when I'm driving. I love the options that were available including the skylight. I LOVE the interior of my new JEEP COMPASS too!

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Consumer reports rated the Jeep Compass on the low

I am short and I have to really lift my leg to get into the drivers side. I owned a compass before and forgot about this. Also, it would be nice to have radio controls on the steering wheel, as opposed to reaching over while your driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I've only had it a couple weeks

The features are great for what I need BUT... I owned a Jeep Willys previously and LOVED the look and feel of the Wrangler. The Compass loses some of it's appeal to me because it looks and feels more like driving a regular ole compact car. I like the ruggedness and feel of the Wrangler but it was not a practical vehicle for where and how I currently drive. The Compass better fits my drive and is more economical but emotionally it's lacking.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A strong contender

I really enjoyed my test drive in the 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude. The interior and exterior design were both very attractive with an amazing panoramic sunroof! It drove nicely, though handles much differently then my current hatchback (as is to be expected). The only thing I did not like was that is does not come with a spare tire. I know this is to cut down on weight and help with gas mileage but....it takes away from the value in my opinion

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love owning a Jeep

Very stylish. Drive smooth and quiet. Comfortable seating and as the space I need. Family vehicle for sure. I love the look of the interior and everyone raves how nice it looks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Very nice car.

LOVE this car and hope to have it for a VERY long time. We traded in a Jeep Patriot,2018 for this Jeep Cherokee Latitude+. Great choice.

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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Tight Space

Its a good value for the pricing. AWD SUV under $25k in most cases but you get what you pay for. The seats are extremely uncomfortable due to design. The bucket leans back too far and the head rest stick too far forward placing the spine at an awkward angle. There is no room for a standard infant car seat in the cabin unless both front riders move seats essentially into the dashboard.... thus an uncomfortable ride when going long distances. Im not particularly a fan of the auto off feature to save gas on this gas guzzler. I need to refill every 4 days to cover the same distance I drove in my much larger Tuscon which didn't need filling until every 8-10 days. The exterior design is quite sleek and comparable to the Grand Cherokee at a fraction of the price. Some models have cargo mats that change the sleek look. The Uconnect app is not available for many 2018 which sucks for remote start during the colder days.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Car

I recently purchased a 2018 Jeep Compass Limited and so far I love it! The interior is amazing.. leather seats, a large radio screen, heated seats and steering wheel. There?s so much to love! The exterior style is similar to the Grand Cherokee which I love. The only grime is that it is slow to accelerate but that wasn?t a deal breaker for me.

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

The 2018 Jeep Compass is incomparable to past models in many fields.It has an incredibly sharp exterior design which closely mimics the Grand Cherokee. It?s got every button & whistle imaginable, yet it doesn?t break the bank. I am currently leasing a 2018 Compass Limited for $250 a month which is crazy! I special ordered mine from Jeep and it took LESS THAN 1 MONTH to arrive at the dealership. Take advantage of this opportunity- you won?t regret it! My biggest reservation with this car was the poor reviews it received (especially the 0-60mph) but don?t let them deter you. The car is PLENTY fast enough and is beautifully crafted. Plus in my opinion, if you?re buying a Jeep, you shouldn?t expect it to drive as fast as a corvette anyway. Also, I 100% paying extra for the sunroof, it?s amazing in person. I love my Jeep Compass and I?m SO happy I finally decided to pull the trigger on it.

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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