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2020 Jeep Compass consumer reviews

$22,280–$23,780 MSRP range
side view of 2020 Compass Jeep
(82 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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We own two 2018 Compass'.

We own two 2018 Compass'. We have bought 3. We bought a 2007 brand new. It was a great car for 10 years and it got totaled. My wife currently drives a 2018 Compass and I just bought a second 2018 Compass yesterday. She drove a 2017 Ford Escape for while and didn't like it so we went back to the Compass. These are not without there issues. My wife's transmission started to get a hard shift last summer at around 55k miles. We had the trans fluid changed and currently at 65k no issues, no hard shifts. The dealership says that it is a "life time fluid." I don't agree. Find a good mechanic and have the trans fluid replaced every 30k miles and you should be fine. It cost much less than the one thousand dollars the dealership wanted to change it. I've also heard that the 2.4 liter Tiger Shark engines eat oil. We've own my wife's car for 3 years now and have not noticed any oil consumption. It's our travel car, and my wife travels a little for work so it puts on the miles. Smooth ride easy to drive for long trips, a little wind noise but it's not bad. The interior is nice. It actually has just a little more cargo space than the Cherokee. Infotainment is okay just a few quirks that I don't like but nothing major. The sound system is in my opinion one of the best. They changed the body style in 2018 and I think it's a really good looking car on the outside. The one I just bought is white with a black roof and blacked out badges and rims. Overall it's a great car and they are affordable. Do you research and make sure it's got a good service history. Best of luck!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my little JEEP compass!

I love my little JEEP compass! It’s runs well and is perfect for me and my needs! Holds all the baseball gear and more in the trunk!

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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Terrible.

Terrible. Needed new Motor at 56k miles. Not a smooth ride. Now throwing random check engine lights every other week. In the shop constantly. Gonna trade once it gets out of the shop.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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2020 Jeep Compass

I purchased my Jeep in August 2020. Had the rack & pinion, intermediate shaft and sway bar links replaced in April 2022. The right sway bar link needs to be replaced again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very Nice Small SUV

Great little SUV, nice options as good as a more expensive luxury car. Smooth ride and very comfortable. I'd recommend this Jeep to anyone wanting a smaller SUV

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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Good car

Great driving experience with this truck but not good on gas Basically use my car to commute from home to work and groceries shopping And taking my mom To her appointments

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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First SUV

I didn’t think I’d ever love an SUV like I did my cars until I drove this one. I love the state of art everything! It’s also quite sharp looking 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Terrible purchase

I purchased the car in January 2020, the transmission went out in August 2020, can not repair this transmission, they do not sell parts you have to purchase a new transmission, took it to the dealer, they contacted Chrysler directly, would not help pay for any of it since I had it such a short time, dealer thought they may give me some reimbursement told me nothing they could do! I ended up paying out of pocket 4,800, and that was from a discount at the dealership, if your looking for a car you can repair the transmission if it goes bad, do not purchase this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I just picked it up today

So far only having it for 3 hours it's pretty good. Like the color, drives nice and handles okay. Thank you for your service. This is my second purchase and look forward to future purchases.

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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JEEP COMPASS 2.4 L TRAILHAWK LOOKS GOOD CHECK OIL

JEEP COMPASS 2.4 L TRAILHAWK CHECK OIL DIPSTICK EVERY GASOLINE STOP CARRY A QUART FULL PENNZOIL SYNTHETIC 0W - 20W POUR IN 1 QUART LOW ALWAYS CHECK OIL DIPSTICK YOU WILL HAVE NO ENGINE PROBLEMS 4 CYL RUNS *HOT* ALWAYS PUT IN OIL UP TO TOP OF OIL DIPSTICK HASHMARKS YOU ARE A JEEP GUY JEEPS ARE FOR GIRLS. JEEP ENGINES MADE IN SALTILLO MEX. BY BRAZIL TUPY CASTING FOUNDRY ARE MADE TO BURN OIL PLUS OPERATE VALVE TRAIN PISTON SQUIRTERS 1 QUART EVERY 750 MILES IS NORMAL. GREAT IN RENO NV MT ROSE HWY 9,000 FEET DEEP SNOWSTORM UP STEEP HILL CURVES PLUS DOWNHILL NO WHEELS SLIP A SUBARU WENT IN THE DITCH STUCK ALL NIGHT ACROSS DOUBLE YELLOW LINE WRONG SIDE OF ROAD THIS TRAILHAWK IS REAL 4WD UNDERNEATH FOR DRY ROADS HWY 395 SPEED 70 MPH TURN OFF CENTER 4WD. 59 MPH UP STEEP SPOONER SUMMIT HWY 50 FROM CARSON CITY TRANSMISSION SMOOTH NO JERKS FEELS STRONG 4 CYL MOTOR GOOD AROUND SHARP HIGH SPEED CORNERS FOR GIRLS AT THE WHEEL LIKE JAN AND DEAN LITTLE OLD LADY FROM PASADENA WHITE GLOVES AND FLOWER GARDENIA WHO CANT KEEP HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. NO WHEELS SLIP DOWNHILL STEEP MT ROSE IN DEEP SNOWSTORM BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS AT MIDNIGHT VERY SAFE CAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WIPE RAIN SNOW OFF GOOD. ON A VOLVO MY WIPERS WENT OUT CANT SEE SAME FOR PORSCHE 911. INTERIOR IS ROOMY LOOKS FEELS GOOD RUGGED MATERIAL LET RAIN SNOW COME IN CLEAN OUT DOGHAIR INSIDE WITH GARDEN HOSE. DO NOT BELIEVE NEGATIVE REVIEWS FROM CITY-BOY COMPLAINERS BUT YES NO HELP FROM JEEP CHRYSLER DEALERS UNDER WARRANTY 60,000 MILES POWERTRAIN YOU HAVE *NO WARRANTY* A SALES TRICK ONLY. TAKE CARE OF 2.4 L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK LEVEL TO TOP OF HASHMARKS. OIL IS A JEEP CARPART NUMBER YOU CAR LADY CARRY 1 QUART I OWN PORSCHE 911 27 YEARS SERIOUS CAR ALWAYS PUT IN NEW OIL CAR MOTORS BURN 1 QUART OIL EVERY 750 MILES CHANGE NEW OIL AND FILTER 3,000 MILES FOR HAPPY. NEW 2021 ENGINES DEMAND A LOT FROM MOTOROIL INTERNALLY DESIGNED THIS WAY THE RINGS AND OVERHEAD CAM VALVETRAIN DIRECT INJECTION ARE HARD ON OIL KEEP YOURS CLEAN. OIL IS LIKE GASOLINE YOU CONSUME OIL IN YOUR OLD 2.4 L SMOKE-HOLE JUNKYARD LANDFILL GREASE MOTORS. YOU MUST BUY CHANGE NEW OXYGEN SENSORS NOT FOR SMOG-SMOKE BUT FOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE IN THE DIGITAL COMPUTER BOX CHRYSLER IS NOT BOSCH. YOU CANT CHEAT ON NOT BUYING NEW OXYGEN SENSORS YOU WONT RUN THE MEX. MOTOR RIGHT. AT ENGINE 20,000 MILES GO TO PENNZOIL FULL SYNTHETIC 5W - 30W OIL AND FILL OIL TO TOP OF HASHMARKS ON OIL DIPSTICK ALWAYS LADY WIPE DIPSTICK OFF ON YOUR DRESS I USE MY BOXER SHORTS. GAS MPG IS AVERAGE 25 MPG AT 70 MPH ROAD WASH THE DUST OFF PAINT LESS DRAG. HIGH DRIVER POSITION IS GOOD FOR LADYS TO SEE OVER 18-WHEELER PETERBILTS. CHANGE NEW SPARKPLUGS 20,000 MILES BETTER FIRING THIS IS A MEXICAN TACO JEEP MOTORS WHY CANT THEY MAKE THEM BETTER UP HERE IN THE USA AT FACTORY ? THE JEEP COMPASS TRAILHAWK MAY BE THE BEST NO. 1 CAR MADE IN THE WORLD TODAY AND I DONT LIKE FIAT MEX. CHRYSLER JEEP TUPY BRAZIL THEY USE OLD GREEN SAND CASTLE INVESTMENT CAST MOTOR BLOCKS MODEL MOLDS WHEN YOU POUR IN 1,500 DEGREES F MOLTEN ALUMINUM Y0U GET GREEN SAND MODELS MOTORBLOCK COMBUSTION CARBON BLACK IN YOUR SAND CASTINGS JEEP DONT GIVE YOU NEW CLEAN VIRGIN SAND FORD SAND IS BLACK COMBUSTION DIRTY LIKE JEEP MEX. SALTILLO MOTORS AT TUPY. JEEP NORTH AMERICA MARKET SHARE WILL SOON BEAT ALL OF FORD AT 14 PERCENT. MEXICO JEEP TUPY BRAZIL BEATS HONDA TOKYO SOMETHINGS WRONG THERE I SURF HAWAII BIG WAVES WITH LITTLE JAPS THEY LIKE FORD MUSTANG USA. MOST EXPENSIVE PART OF A CAR IS CAR DESIGN ITS *LOOKS* JEEP DESIGN IS NO. 1 WORLD THE FIAT CHRYSLER ITALY BOYS REALLY DID IT 007 GRILLE. GOOD MOVIE IS COCA-COLA BOTTLE THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY WHERE JEEP IS THE ANTI-CHRIST UP A TREE WITH THE BLONDE GIRL. OLD PAINT IS OKAY LET IT ROT AND PEEL IN SUN ITS A CHEAP JEEP PART OF THE URBAN COWBOY RODEO DRIVE CHANEL NO. 5 PERFUME SHOPPE LOOK FOR GIRLS. JEEP BEATS SUBARU. ONLY CAR THAT BEATS A JEEP IS AN OLD RUST FORD CROWN VICTORIA FORD 460 CU. IN. V - 8 POLICE MOTOR WITH AN AUTOMATIC IN SNOW BLIZZARD AT MIDNIGHT CLIMB UNDER IT PUT ON CHAINS GET WET AND DIRTY YOU ARE A CAR GUY BLACK TAR ASPHALT IN MY PORSCHE 911 I NEVER DID IT PORSCHE SEATS ARE HORRIBLE LONG DRIVES CRIPPLE YOU RIDE A WHEELCHAIR. VOLVO HAS BEST NO. 1 WORLD FRONT DRIVER SEATS GOOD TO SIT YOUR LOWER BACK LUMBAR IN THE DOCTORS OFFICE WAITING ROOM THE JEEP WEIGHS HEAVY LOTS OF 4WD DRIVE METAL. *LEARN HOW* TO POWER BRAKE PEDAL SMOOTH OR RUIN YOUR ROTORS PADS EARLY DONT JERK STOP. ELECTRIC OK WIRES THIN

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