Compact SUVs are all the rage these days, and the Compass is Jeep’s entry into this segment. It’s a popular choice among Americans, retaining Jeep’s heritage while offering the latest tech and trim options. We’ll explore its reliability, customization choices, and more in this dedicated section on JeepInside.
All About the Jeep Compass
For many decades, the Jeep brand lacked a compact SUV in its lineup. The introduction of the Compass for the 2007 model quenched this thirst and gave small SUV lovers an entryway to the Jeep lifestyle.
The Compass has come a long way since its introduction and has morphed into one of the most capable vehicles on the planet. All-wheel drive comes as a standard option, hinting at the capabilities of this small yet mighty SUV.
Jeep offers plenty of trim levels of the Compass to choose from. The range starts with the base model Sport and expands to the feature-rich High Altitude trim. Furthermore, avid outdoorsmen can opt for the Trailhawk model, which offers plenty of off-road tech including a rock mode and a lower crawl mode gear ratio to get going when the road surface gets tougher.
Jeep Compass Issues
With this model being on sale for more than a decade, there have been several Jeep Compass issues that have come to light. Some of the most common reliability problems that plague the Jeep Compass are with the transmission, suspension, and steering mechanisms.
Additionally, poor fuel economy was another weak point of older Jeep Compass generations, though this has been solved with the introduction of a reliable 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four powerplant.
In this section, we will cover both new and old common reliability issues with the Jeep Compass, and go through the culprits behind them as well as the best fixes and repairs.
Jeep Compass Customization and Mods
Just like any other Jeep model, the Compass has plenty of aftermarket support. There are Jeep Compass mods that cover the whole spectrum, from performance modifications that can turn the compass into a speed demon to visual mods to make your SUV distinctively your own.
Jeep Compass upgrades are not just limited to the surface level, however, as there are many off-road focused parts and modifications available for this platform. Want a more capable suspension setup?
There are plenty of shocks, lift kits, and off-road springs from dozens of brands for you to choose from. Want more traction and ground clearance to tackle mud, sand, and water? What’s stopping you from grabbing some meaty tires and throwing them onto your Compass?
modding and customizing a Jeep Compass, your imagination is the only thing holding you back. This section is dedicated to those of you who want to make your Compass look and perform like nothing else on the road.
Jeep Compass Review
The Jeep Compass review section is all about taking you on a journey of the different models of this compact SUV on offer. Each of the Sport, Latitude, Altitude, Trailhawk, Limited, High Altitude, and (RED) Edition trim levels are unique in their own ways and cater to different segments of the compact SUV segment.
This section is all about exploring the features of each Jeep Compass model, in the hunt to pick out the best model for you. In addition to reviewing all models of the Compass, the latest features and technologies of the Compass will also be explored by our panel of Jeep experts here.
