2018 Jeep Compass consumer reviews

What can I say, it's a wicked awesome ride. Beautiful car, with a loaded interior. I won't want another car even if you paid me 💗💗

Great value, style and price. I'm thrilled! I'm looking forward to a long lasting and safe relationship with my Compass! Cold weather package is a bonus!

Love the ride and handling. Very comfortable seating. Have driven 1k miles each month we've owned it. Plenty of storage behind second seat. Only drawback to us is that headlights don't go on automatically when using wipers.

Met all my needs and more! Great SUV for the money. safe reliable and sharp looking with loaded features. Updates style and design is a plus.

This is the second Jeep (and only the second car) I've owned. I ran my first Jeep (an '02 Liberty), for 11 years and she's still going out there somewhere. I decided to stick with Jeep, but needed something better on gas and even better reliability since I commute in and out of the city. So I went with the '18 Jeep Compass. I've had it for going on 4 months now and so far I have zero complaints. It's a slick design inside and out. Smooth ride, good on gas, roomy, feels safe, great limited package. The ONLY thing I don't like so far is the automatic engine shut-off. I, at this point, habitually just turn it off manually before I go anywhere. It's more of a pain than anything. Based off of other reviews, I'm not too concerned with its performance in snow. My Liberty was typically fine with it, I'm sure the Compass will be just fine.

Its compact but big enough to hold all my stuff in the back. Its big enough for the grandkids and I love it. I downsized and thought I wouldn’t like a smaller car but it doesn’t feel like a smaller car.

This vehicle is so amazing, and I just love it so much. I’m still getting used to some things, but that’s because I went from an ‘06 car, to a ‘18 SUV. It’s very spacious, easy to drive, and comfortable to ride in. I am very happy with my decision, and love everything about my car!

I formerly owned a 2014 Dodge Dart Limited with all available options. It was a great vehicle, averaging 33-35 mpg/highway. I loved all of the features of the Dart, but it was becoming difficult to enter/exit the vehicle because of my knees. I decided on the Jeep Compass Limited and it was an easy choice; higher entry/exit, comfortable, ample room for my wife and I. We are planning a vacation/ road trip in a few months, and I'm looking forward to it!

Car has made multiple drivetrain noises, jeep blames software waiting for a fix. Navigation worked just fine then jeep did a software update totally screwed it up been 3 months still no fix for that either. Went to install screen protector on 8.4 screen only to find out only 8 inches show with the trim installed had to cut screen protector to fit. I would not recommend this car we have had for a year now and jeep cannot get the software right.

I am new to the Jeep line of vehicles. I have had a 2018 Cherokee and am now the owner of a 2018 Compass. The Compass is a great vehicle the will meet the needs of most. From it's decent amount of interior space, to it's gas mileage - it's about the right size for a couple or small family seeking a reliable everyday driver. Interior is quite comfortable. The seats are firm, heated and come with plenty of support for lumbar and head rest. The MoonRoof on this compass is nothing the balk at and is absolutely amazing. Dual pane tinted glass adds a good bit of headspace as well as light into the vehicle. There is also a suncreen that you can close to block out heat and light on hot days. The gauges are backlit with white light and an 8"LCD in the gauge cluster. In some models, like mine, it is accompanied with a SiriusXM Guardian music and settings system. This also controls your climate. There is also manual climate settings so you don't have to switch screens on the Guardian. The SiriusXM Guardian system is very simple and easy to use. Works much like an Android or Apple device - also has the ability to mirror such a device's screen when jacked into the USB of the Compass. All the optional safety features and settings are controlled within the Guardian system. My specific model has ParkSense, which warns you via sonar (in the gauge cluster) and video from the backup camera on the Guardian screen how close the vehicle is to objects as well as approaching moving objects. It also has LaneSense, which is designed to keep you from drifting in lanes within the road. I used this feature for about a 1,000 miles and ended up turning it off. It's not that it's a bad system, but it does get false reads from time to time. If you're not expecting it, it will catch you off guard when your steering wheel attempts to correct one way but you're expecting to go in another. For the most part, when you're on the freeway it works like a charm, until you come up on an exit ramp. Because the LaneSense system uses camera technology and relies on the lines painted on the road to work, it will get a false read on some exit ramp lines and attempt to correct the vehicle onto the exit ramp. It happened once in the 1,000 miles I used the system and it was very aggressive at attempting to correct the vehicles direction. I decided to shut it off as it wasn't the most comfortable of side effects of the LaneSense system. I suspect it works best on the freeway in the middle or left-most lane. Other than that, I don't use it. As far as performance, my model has the 2.3L TigerShark engine that is putting out about 185hp and the 9 speed Manu-matic transmission. Not a bad amount, but if you're looking for something zippy, the Compass is not it. It's not so much the engine, but the transmission that makes the Compass' acceleration lackluster. The first 4 gears are quite short and cycling through them is quick when going from 0 - 35mph. Because of this, acceleration is affected, but not eliminated. Gears 5 - 8 are reasonably tall and get taller as you advance through them. I'm generally turning about 2,000 RPM at 73 MPH in 8th gear on the freeway. 9th gear is almost a waste and doesn't usually engage until speeds of +85 MPH - and that's only if you're cruising on flat or slightly downhill freeway road. I suspect 9th gear is too tall for the TigerShark to handle and is therefore, of no real use. In the end, I average 24 MPG combined and 29 - 34 MPG freeway. My model also includes full-time automatic 4x4 system that works well for light off-road and mountain/forest driving. I have taken this Compass into the mountains multiple times and the 4x4 works great. Just switch to what kind of terrain you're driving on (it gives you 4 different options) and go. That easy. Obviously, this is not a vehicle that is designed for aggressive 4x4 trails and driving, but it will get you just about anywhere and will have no issue driving through most types of road conditions All in all, this Compass gets a B+ in my book. Slightly above average in performance and fuel economy, excellent interior and exterior styling, above average safety specs and features as well as smooth driving. It's hindered by the 9 speed transmission and needs more power output to compensate for the tall gears - however, it is slightly redeemed because of the Fuel Economy produced. I would recommend this vehicle to many types of family and friends if it fit their lifestyle.