Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Jeep Compass gets a handful of equipment changes. Air-conditioning and chrome interior accents become standard in all models, and a navigation system is a new option for the Limited. Jeep has also made mild revisions to the engines and transmissions to promote smoother, quieter operation and introduced a limited lifetime powertrain warranty.
- Low price, small size and responsive steering make it easy to maneuver, lots of headroom.
- Cut-rate interior, sluggish acceleration coupled with noisy power delivery, excessive wind and road noise, harsh ride over bumps, not much cargo space.
User Reviews:
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Fun & Reliable - 2008 Jeep Compass
By ensoniqman - October 22 - 6:56 pmWe traded in our second Honda Hybrid for this 2008 Jeep Compass (had a 2003 and 2005 Honday Civic hybrid...transmissions and CV joint went out on both of them). I liked the styling of the Compass because it didnt really look like anything but a Jeep. Plus, Im 511" and fit very comfortably in this Compass...unlike the Civic. Nice & comfy for road trips too; not alot of road noise. Using BF Goodrich tires and makes for a nice ride. Averaging about 32 to 33 mpg on the freeway when doing 60mph and using cruise control. No frills basic interior, typical utilitarian Jeep.
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orange limited - 2008 Jeep Compass
By limited - August 11 - 10:10 pmOverall not bad, quiet ride. like the limited accents Seat belt reminder chimes every 8 seconds. CVT can be noisy at times. Should be undercoated from factory, rust after 1 PA winter
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RaLLyE - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Rallye - June 20 - 9:23 amI just bought my 08 jeep compass 2.4L Rallye Edition in black with black interior and everyone ragged on me about getting a compass until I told them that I was getting the Rallye package. Now people are asking me where I got it and telling me how much they love it! The Rallye package sold me on it. Its no good without it.
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Love the compass - 2008 Jeep Compass
By dustin woods - May 2 - 3:43 amReally like the Compass. Very practical for children, loading groceries, and even pull a jet ski concept boat all summer to the lake behind it. So glad that I traded my Jeep Wrangler in for the Compass.
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Not for everyone, I could care less! - 2008 Jeep Compass
By JeepDryvr1032 - June 4 - 9:03 amI was looking for a bigger car/small SUV when I decided to trade in my 2004 Hyundai Elantra in June of 08. I was intrigued by the new Dodge/Jeep models and thought the Compass had such a unique look that I had to check it out. The first vehicle I test drove was the Dodge Caliber, which was OK but didnt have enough oomph with the 2.0 liter engine. Next was the compass, and I fell in love with how it sits up higher and gives you more command of the road. I picked the Rallye Edition with the 18" tires and black rims, with the YES essentials interior. This is huge for me as I have kids!! For an SUV, I cant complain about the gas mileage. It has plenty of room, and a decent stereo to boot.
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A great suv - 2008 Jeep Compass
By jc155 - May 7 - 4:46 pmI wanted a SUV, but I didnt want to pay the big bucks to own an SUV. So I bought the compass. Very quiet SUV. Gets good gas mileage nothing spectacular. When it goes to shift, I actually cant hear it. My passengers have tried to listen for it but found it very hard to hear. The back seats are very roomy. I have no problem getting in with the seats all the way back and Im (6"1 and 320 lb). Overall a great car to have.
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My favorite car. - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Paula - November 1 - 11:00 amI wanted to get a car that was SUV- like, but gets good gas mileage. This car does that wonderfully. I get an average of 27 mpg and still have comfortable room for passengers and a fair amount of storage space in the back. It rides higher up and has plenty of leg room. I bought a standard transmission, and I love the way it shifts gears. Very smooth.
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Disappointed - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Kelly - March 20 - 6:03 amI bought this car after a Liberty because I was trying to save on gas. Saved there lost elsewhere. I am 510 and this car is NOT for tall people. The roof is not like other cars and when I pull up to stop lights (on the white line) I have to duck my head to see what color the light is. I do like how it whips around corners and handles great. However, after having this car for a week, I am in the process of returning it. I wish the roof was better and didnt have the extra material by the windshield. Jeep struck out with this one for tall people.
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Great Jeep - 2008 Jeep Compass
By daclasn - February 3 - 5:16 pmWe have put almost 4K miles on our Compass and love it! This is my 2nd Jeep, previously had a Grand Cherokee. This jeep is perfect for what we use it for. Seats are comfortable, the ride is good and power is acceptable with the manual tranny. I have grown to love the looks of the Jeep. The build quality appears to be very good as well. The reviewers are way off on this vehicle. I would recommend it to anyone!
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Zippy - 2008 Jeep Compass
By Johnny Rocket - May 26 - 2:40 pmMy wife and I got this Jeep for $12,700... NEW off the lot with 62 miles on it. We have the 2.4L with a five-speed. We heard the CVT was a turd and are very happy with a manual; my wife hates it, but I turn of the traction control and pull the parking brake, roll and smoke the front tires all day long. I dont like the styling its too round, but its my wifes car and she loves it. The transmission had to be replaced after 10,000 miles, it was not do to my abuse, but because of the syncro for 5th gear exploding on the freeway. We get on avg 28mpg with a mix of 50%city 40%highway 10%idling (I idle alot waiting on my wife while she is inside the store shopping and Im sleeping in the Jeep.)
