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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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The car burns oil quart plus every 1000 miles

A nice car but the cars changes it own oil. It will use more oil between oil changes than it takes to change it. A quart plus in a 1000 miles there is a known problem and Chrysler won't do anything from me. They told me a quart of oil in a 1000 miles is ok. That's BS

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love my Jeep

Family vehicle yet stylish for any occasion. I own the 6 speed transmission and it is a blast to drive! Only issue is the electronic emergency brake. Sometimes gets stuck and have to stop and restart engine otherwise you cant go more than 5 mph. This has almost caused me an accident.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Meh... HoHum.

I bought this car as a last resort. It was the cheapest car I could find. It is woefully underpowered, and gets horrible gas mileage for a small car (23 mpg). I had to replace all 4 tires after 18K miles, they kept flatting. It also lost value so quickly, it was going to be almost impossible for me to get out from under it. It has mediocre reliability ratings so I knew I would be getting rid of it as soon as I could afford to. As it was, I made extra payments on it and was still $3200 in the hole when I traded it in. Possibly an OK used car for a teenager, but decidedly ho hum as a family car. I bought a Pacifica and love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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2018 Jeep Compass

The newer compasses are so much nicer than the older body styles. I wish it had a little more power, but aside from that it is very nice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV - Not too big, not too small

For someone transitioning from driving to sedans and now in an SUV, this is the perfect transition. Working with rental cars, I know the ins and outs of most vehicles and the Compass outshines all of them. From gas mileage to features to overall comfort and style, no other SUV compares

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Very reliable

Plenty of room for kids and very roomy. Comfortable ride and well worth the money spent would definitely purchase another one. Very cool color choices available

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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Not the best car

I’ve had this vehicle for a year and a half it’s been in the shop about 3 months of that the drive coloum was replaced as that went out and the whole engine was replaced as it had problems I am eager to get into something else ASAP but as this is a lease I’m kind of stuck! It’s not very roomy for a family of 4 the vehicle is stylish and looks great however I don’t recommend for safety reasons.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worst vehicle I've ever owned

Weve had it in shop 4 times in a year for transmission issues not shifting right am now looking into the lemon law. Chryslee corporation has been checking into it for us

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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First ever car purchase

Love my new car! Remote start, heated seats and steering have already come in handy! Very prepared for Iowa winter and commuting too and from work!

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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Really fun car

Sad to give it up, it's reliable, chic, and responsive, but I barely use a car anymore since I moved within walking distance of my job.

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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