2020 Jeep Compass Review

Name: 2020 Jeep Compass Review
Brand: Jeep

Price Range: $11,945 - $23,998

Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

Not all vehicles can be all things. Its competitors have better interior volume and fuel economy. But they can't match the 2020 Compass' prowess off-road. Think of the Compass as Grand Cherokee Lite.

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2020 Jeep Compass Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

Minor revisions to feature availability
Part of the second Compass generation introduced for 2017

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$155/mo

$171/mo

Avg. Compact SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#18 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Jeep Compass from 2008-2022.}

$509/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.08x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.1%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Jeep Compass Owner Reviews

3.6

29 reviews

5(48%)

4(13%)

3(3%)

2(21%)

1(15%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

after 1 year, better than described on web reviews

harry, 01/23/2020

2020 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

2020 latitude, loaded. rides very well, very good acceleration. comfortable. and well made interior. transmission is perfect, not bad like reviewers said. much quicker than nissan of the same size.. i cant beleive uts nit the top rated in its category.

Great priced vehicle

Mike, 03/28/2020

2020 Jeep Compass Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 6M)

This car offers comfort and great mileage. Best little SUV you can buy. I am quite impressed with this little SUV.

Sweet

Gary, 03/08/2020

2020 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

Great total package. Perfect if you don’t want a large suv. After 2000 mile gets quicker and transmission is great.

Best Compass Yet!!

Mikeo, 01/14/2020

2020 Jeep Compass Altitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

Roamy comfortable and powerful my 4x2 gets 32 mpgs over all.

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2020 Compass Highlights

Trim:

Sport

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,105
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$155/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	27.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Compass models:

Jeep Active Drive: Adjusts torque to ensure the tire with the most grip gets the most power. Also can disconnect the rear wheels to decrease fuel use.
Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning: Warns you if it detects the risk of a front collision and can prime the brakes to minimize reaction time.
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning: Warns you if the Compass starts to drift out of its intended lane and can apply corrective steering.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover20.2%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Marginal
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Jeep Compass Review

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2020 Jeep Compass Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

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Jeep Compass Owner Reviews

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2020 Jeep Compass Review

Price & Payment

2020 Jeep Compass Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Jeep Compass Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

after 1 year, better than described on web reviews

Great priced vehicle

Sweet

Best Compass Yet!!

2020 Compass Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}