Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.053 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 350 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 103 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,327 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 222 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 6
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING14%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
- ENGINE10%
- LANE DEPARTURE6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 370 total.
Jeep Compass: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
302 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026POWER TRAIN21-042-26
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction This service bulletin is to provide a diagnostic guide for a transmission warning light on, vehicle jerking, not shifting correctly or no traction symptoms.
May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26 REV. A
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle.
May 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21-040-26
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Clutch Actuator Cylinder Motor Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P2787-00 Clutch 1 Temperature Too High. ● P28C7-00 Clutch A Motor Phase U-V-W Performance. ● P27F3-00 Clutch 2 Temperature Too High. ● P28D5-00 Clutch B Motor Phase U-V-W Circuit Performance. Customers may experience the following: ● Transmission war
May 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle
May 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-207-26
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Flicker Turn By Turn The customer may experience flickering on their Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the turn-by-turn feature is enabled. This issue occurs when using Google Maps for Navigation via CarPlay
May 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-204-26
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Vehicle Does Not Operate In Electric Mode And/Or Reverse Gear Is Unavailable Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● The vehicle does not operate in electric mode. ● Reverse gear is not available.
Apr 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER08-180-26
Flash: Heating, Ventilation And Cooling (HVAC) Module Updates Customers may experience the following: ● A/C only blows cold air when set to full cold setting This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC module with the latest software.
Apr 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2308000034 REV.B
No Wireless Charging Or Slow Wireless Charging
- and 294 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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