[Jasmine]

Didn't know this thread existed until today. I posted my intro in a new thread back in June.

I got a new 2018 Compass the end of May. It replaced my very dependable 2008 Patriot that racked up almost 300,000 happy miles.

I'm very impressed with the new Compass though I miss my Patriot. The big surprise is the fuel economy -- I'm averaging over 31mpg since I've had it. Cargo space is good.

However, I'm concerned about the grinding/humming noise that seems common to the new Compass. I've had the update that changed the speeds at which I hear it, but its still there but less prominent. I'm crossing my fingers.

Biggest problem is no spare tire. The pump is cute if you have a soft tire, but pumping up a genuinely flat tire is no solution. Tires just don't go flat driving along: every flat tire I've had in 40+ years of driving could not have been solved with a pump -- they were either blowouts or some other catastrophic damage that was not repairable. Oh yeah, a couple nails, but they don't go flat all at once - there's time to get to a shop.

 

[Jasmine]

Hey guys!

My name is Madison, I have lived more places than I can count- but I am currently in east Tennessee! I just bought a 2007 Jeep Compass Sport. This is actually my first car! I'm pretty excited about it, but I'm also super naive when it comes to cars. I'm excited to learn here and be able to maintain this car as long as I have it! If you guys have any advice for a first time car owner, I would love to hear it. Thank you!

Welcome Madison! Glad to have you here.

Please tell us more about your Compass. FWD or AWD? What engine? What transmission? What options? What color? What mods? Go ahead, brag a little!

Advice for a first time car owner:
Keep it clean and keep it lubed.

Advice for any 4-cyl car owner:
Drive it easy. Speed is not its forte.

Advice for any Jeep owner:
Its a Jeep not a sports car. Its made to go slowly over rough terrain or through deep snow.

Advice for any 1st Generation Compass owner:
If you have the CVT (automatic) transmission, change the transmission fluid every 50,000 miles -- don't wait for the schedule in your owners manual -- that will be too late. Obviously you've bought this used and there's no telling how far its been on the fluid that's in there, so unless you know its been done recently, do it now. Its a little pricier than other automatics, but its cheap insurance.

Good news: I had a Patriot (sister to the Compass) and got nearly 300,000 miles out of the ol' boy. I sold it to a friend and its still on the road. My Wife is still driving our 2014 Patriot with 110,000 miles and so far no repairs other than a set of brakes.

Again, welcome! I hope you enjoy your Compass.

 

[Jasmine]

I'm Von.
I bought my 2018 Limited 4x4 in April of 2018.
It's my 3rd Jeep and I will always be a Jeep girl.

Welcome! Hope you love your Compass.

 

[Jasmine]

Hi just bought a 2018 Compass Latitude with 18” rims. I am retired Engineer from Chrysler, and currently live about 35 miles north of Detroit.

Welcome! With your background you may have a lot to offer to others on the site. I hope your Compass serves you well.

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome! I hope you and your Compass have a long happy relationship.

Agreed, there's a lot more I should have learned from my Dad, too.

Suggestion, if you have the CVT, get the fluid changed early and often. Owner's manual says 100,000 miles, but that is way too late. I'd say change it every 50-60,000 miles. Its a tad expensive but way cheaper than a new tranny. If you have the 5-spd that shouldn't be a worry.

Thank you for your service!

 

[Jasmine]

Hello there.
I have a 2017 Jeep Compass Longitude
Diesel 2.0. I live in Brazil.

Welcome! I hope you like your Compass. We in the US are jealous that you can get a diesel. They are not available here.

 

[Jasmine]

Hi Everyone,
I am from Kelowna BC, Canada and new to the forum. We purchased a 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk in August 2018, and was searching for information on oil consumption problems when I stumbled across this forum. Thanks for adding me to the group.
We've just received great news and Chrysler has agreed to replace the engine. Hopefully this solves our oil consumption/stalling issues. Otherwise, we love our Trailhawk!
Cheers,
Diane

Hello, Diane, and welcome!

Sorry to hear about your engine. Mine was using a lot of oil (3000/qt) when it was new but the consumption has declined over time. I've got 36,000 miles on my Compass now and I'm getting better than 3000/qt at this point. I'm hoping to make it to my next oil change without adding any. That will be the first time it hasn't needed oil before the scheduled oil change.

I will say that I've probably added more oil to this than any other vehicle I've owned with the exception of my '68 Chevy, but the problem that developed on a road trip and I coped with it for a few days. If not for that I'd say I've added about as much oil to my Compass as all other cars I've owned combined (about 25), and some were relics.

 

[Jasmine]

Just got a 2018 Compass Sport! I was really hoping to get a manual transmission and there aren't a ton of options out there anymore, especially for an SUV. The only downside is the model I got doesn't come with a lot of bells and whistles. I don't really care about most of them, but looking to get auto headlights and upgrade the UConnect from a 5" to 7" or 8.4". Have already found a ton of great information on the forum and looking forward to learning more!

Welcome! Remember its a Jeep. IMHO Jeeps shouldn't have a ton of options. The radio in our '94 Wrangler was a table model plugged into a a/c converter.

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome tonymulloor! I hope you like the site and your Compass.

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome johnnyz! I see you even have a real Jeep in your stable. :fistpump:

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome, riggie33! Glad you found us.

I know what you mean about the color. Besides styling, color is another thing that's lacking in the contemporary automotive scene.

Back in '69 my Dad bought a "Bright Blue" Dodge Coronet that was roughly equivalent to the "Laser Blue" we have today. He was showing it to a friend who remarked, "No choice in the color, huh?" Actually my Dad ordered that color! We had a lot more choice of colors, interior and exterior, in those days. Today we have a variety of blacks, grays, or whites and little else. Even if other colors are offered in the literature or website, try finding one. Maybe you can start a trend.

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your Compass.

Friendly word of advice: some Compasses really use oil so keep an eye on your dipstick. That may be why a 2018 found its way onto a used car lot so quickly. It took my 2018 Compass 30,000 miles to improve to 3,000/quart. My 2019 Compass seems better than that already, but its a little early to tell. I've used 1/2 quart in 2000 miles and I expect a new engine to use some at first.

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome, eweisner! Glad you found us. Between your mods and your wish list, your Compass won't even be recognized by its mother!

 

[Jasmine]

Hi, I recently purchased a 2019 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4 with the "Cold Weather Group", "Popular Equipment Group", and 9–Speed AutoStick Automatic Transmission.

It's my first Jeep and first 4x4 and I'm really liking it so far. I have to deal with northern Vermont winters and am looking forward to seeing what AWD is all about since I've never had much problem with traveling in winter with a front wheel drive vehicle.

I have been reading this forum for the past month so I am aware of some of the issues others are experiencing, so I have been keeping a close eye on the oil level (so far so good at just over 1000 miles).

Welcome georgef! Glad to have you on the site.

You know about checking the oil. My 2019 seems to be doing better than my dear departed 2018 did, but like you I'm keeping an eye on it.

If you got along well in snow with FWD, you should do just as well with AWD.

Living in Vermont you know this too, so please don't think I'm patronizing you. However this is a good chance to offer a word of caution to whoever else might be reading this: under most conditions AWD offers no benefit! You have no more rubber on the road with AWD than you did with FWD or RWD, so don't think that because you have AWD you have "more control." :rotfl: When driving in snow, a driver can't drive any faster, corner any better, or stop any quicker with AWD. In every event you are a the mercy of your tires, so if you live in snow country as we do, then good dedicated snow tires are what you need. While not magic good snow tires will offer much better traction in snow and ice. AWD is only useful for starting up on an incline or going through deep snow.

FYI, the OEM Firestone Destinations are good highway tires and as LRR tires they deliver good fuel economy as advertised; however, they are only mediocre in snow. Spend the money up front -- think of it as extending the life of your summer tires (and possibly the life of your Compass).

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome! I hope you and your Compass have a long happy relationship.

Advice: If you have the CVT transmission, I suggest you change the tranny fluid if you don't know if its been done. Should be done every 50-60,000 miles. The owners manual is OTL on that.

 

[Jasmine]

Hi all,

I am new to the forum. I have a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited. smile:

Welcome! Since you have an 8 year old Compass, may I suggest:
1) Change the CVT fluid and filters if you have the CVT -- should be done every 50-60,000 miles.
2) Check your sub-frame for rust -- most are solid but a few people have had problems.

Happy Jeeping!

 

[Jasmine]

Welcome REVVED RELICS. Glad to have you aboard.

I wish I could help on changing the screen. Cars were so much simpler when I was a kid. The only electronic device was the radio -- and it took 30 seconds to warm up! If I could have gotten my Compass without a touch-screen I'd be happier.

 

[Jasmine]

Just picked up a new 2019 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 white on black interior w/ 6 speed manual last Saturday.

Welcome! So you bought your own Christmas present. Hope you like it.

 

[Jasmine]

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to become member of the jeepcompass owner club!!!
I live in Ioannina,Greece and I am an optician.
I expect my new car in the beginning of the new year.
It's a 2 liter diesel 4×4 limited edition.
I will post my first impressions as soon as I get it.
My old one was a 1998 Honda CRV which I still love but decided to donate it to "kivotos tou kosmou"
a non goverment foundation that hosts neglected children.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Welcome! Its nice that you donated your old car so it goes to a good cause. In the past I have donated two cars to Good News Garage, a charity that fixes up old cars with donated parts and labor and gives them to people who need a car but can't afford one

 

[Jasmine]

Weclome MrBMan and Tactical.cichlid! It looks like you're already having lots of fun with your Jeeps.