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Jeep Compass

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Jeep Compass

(2018 - present)

    Summary


    The Jeep Compass is a mid-sized SUV, which was revealed in America in late 2016 but did not reach UK showrooms until early 2018. It sits between the smaller Renegade and larger Cherokee in the Jeep range.

    Despite a more urban focus than traditional Jeep models, the Compass still retains the company’s traditional off-roading ability and is far more suited to rough terrain than most of its rivals.

    The Jeep Compass has received poor to average reviews from most of the UK motoring media. As of September 2023, our industry-leading Expert Rating index places the Compass right down near the bottom of the mid-sized SUV/crossover segment with an Expert Rating of 48%, based on 24 different UK reviews.

    The Compass has received praise for its impressive off-road abilities, being one of the few SUVs that is actually comfortable on anything tougher than a gravel driveway. However, has been criticised for its on-road dynamics and lack of sophistication in one of the most competitive segments in the UK new car market.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium-size SUV
    Engines: petrol, plug-in hybrid
    Price: From £34,580 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2017/18
    Last updated: Summer 2020
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: September 2017
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    Adult protection: 90%
    Child protection: 83%
    Vulnerable road users: 64%
    Safety assist: 59%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of September 2023, the Jeep Compass has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

    The Jeep Compass has a slightly lower-than-average reliability rating according to warranty claim data provided by our partner MotorEasy. This data refers to the current model, and the old (pre-2018) original version, however it’s worth pointing out that we don’t have a large amount of data at this time.

    The good news is that repair costs are one of the most affordable across the board, especially when compared to the high warranty claims of many other SUVs in this class. An average repair bill of less than £300 is one of the best results of any car on sale.

    If you’re looking at a used Jeep Compass, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all the potential problem areas shown above. You’re more likely than other cars to need repairs, but hopefully they’ll cost less than most others.

    Running cost rating

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    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models36 mpgD30 – 41 mpgD – E
    Diesel models44 mpgC39 – 47 mpgC – D
    Plug-in hybrid models149 mpgA – mpgE – E
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models132 g/kmA131 – 210 g/kmA – D
    Diesel models166 g/kmC153 – 191 g/kmB – C
    Plug-in hybrid models44 g/kmA44 – 29 g/kmA – A
    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models30 milesE146 – 141 milesC – C
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models49E19 – 50A – F
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£219B
    Year 2£561B
    Year 3£957B
    Year 4£1,153B
    Year 5£1,538B
    Overall£4,428B

    The Jeep Compass has a mixed bag of scores when it comes to running costs, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Fuel economy is poor for the petrol models, and only average for the (now discontinued) diesel versions. The plug-in hybrid looks great on paper, but this is more a function of the inaccurate EU/UK government lab testing process, which is pretty much useless for plug-in hybrids.

    Insurance group ratings are high on average but with significant variation across the range, so make sure you get several insurance quotes before committing.

    Finally, servicing and maintenance over the car’s first five years look to be pretty good.

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    More news, reviews and information about the Jeep Compass at The Car Expert

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    The Jeep Compass has received average reviews from the UK media. Our industry-leading Expert Rating system ranks the Compass second last in the mid-sized SUV segment.Jeep Compass