Overview & Reviews

The 2010 Jeep Compass gets an available five-speed manual transmission for its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Also, active front head restraints are standard across the lineup, automatic climate control is available on Limited models, and remote start can be specified with the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

• Low price, available flip-down tailgate speakers.

• Low-rent interior, uncomfortable ride, unimpressive acceleration, noisy cabin, lacks typical Jeep off-road abilities.

User Reviews:

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  Jeep has a winner! - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By Joey - August 5 - 8:53 pm

  Weve owned this vehicle for several months now and it has performed beyond my expectations. On a recent trip to upstate New York the 5 speed Compass averaged 32 MPG, which is 3 MPG above the manufacturers claims. The vehicle is fun to drive, responds like a sports car on the curvy Rt. 664 in the Hocking Hills of Ohio where I live as I traverse to and fro work in Athens, Ohio on a daily basis. We are totally impressed with the awesome Chrysler design of this vehicle. Weve been intrigued with Jeep products for many years and are now proud to own this (made in America) vehicle. I am delighted with this vehicle and would recommend it to my best friend. Id rather drive a Jeep than a Toy.

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  Sport (2.4L 4-cyl, 4x4 CVT automatic) - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By reegee - July 24 - 1:22 pm

  First, Edmunds doesnt even list my model. I bought a basic, bottom of the line compass. I even had to purchase, and install cruise control in the vehicle myself. It was an easy 20 minute job. The cruise unit, was plug-n-play! Rides great, very comfortable seats. Fit and finish of both the interior and exterior are great! Its my first American vehicle since 1984. I was pleasantly surprised of the quality. The price was fantastic compared to any other of the vehicles in its class!!! The back seat, when in the "up" position, really interferes with rear vision, so mine is always down. Combined mileage is a consistent 24MPG. HWY mileage varies between 27 and 29MPG.

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  Pleasant but ... - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By diligent_buyer - March 9 - 10:00 am

  Useful tip for potential buyers: Drive preferably in slow traffic. While going on an uphill or flat road accelerate the car to 25 mph, let off the pedal and you will feel the car shaking. This will not go away as long as you own the car. If you can take it, you will be ok. This applies to the Jeep Patriot as well.

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  Fuel - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By janet - February 13 - 1:10 pm

  Eats up way too much gas. My 7 year old Kia got better miles than this no way I get 23 miles a gallon.

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  Compass Is A Great Value! - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By DB - April 4 - 10:16 am

  I looked at three vehicles and chose the Compass. Im glad I did. I drove Wranglers previously; this was my third Jeep. The vehicle looks great and is loaded with extras that dust other vehicles in the same class. I love the way it drives and handles. This is a solid vehicle and its obvious a lot of well-planned engineering went into it. I wold recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a small 4X4 with great gas mileage.

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  Loving it! - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By Marine_Wife - July 8 - 10:00 am

  I absolutely love this vehicle. Its comfortable to drive, and i have plenty of room for my toddlers seat in the back. The back seats are adjustable, so my husband was able to get her seat in super snug. I love the gas mileage with this. I live by the beach, so a 4x4 wasnt necessary. Just a great car for the price. The metallic paint is just gorgeous, too.

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  Outstanding, practical vehicle - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By Delighted owner - December 17 - 2:00 am

  Edmunds.com makes several claims that are 100% false. 1. They claim "uncomfortable ride". We just completed a trip to Vegas, about 500 miles round trip, most of it over some very rough and beat-up back roads. It was remarkably smooth going over potholes and patched up roadways. 2. Unimpressive acceleration? Well it doesnt compete with a fast sports car, but we passed several vehicles safely on two lane roads, and went up long steep hills with no problem. Power is definitely more than adequate. 3. Noisy cabin? This one takes the cake and makes me wonder if Edmunds was paid off to rate this vehicle so poorly. It is whisper quiet, about the quietest vehicle Ive ridden in.

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  Im impressed! - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By Joe - January 24 - 4:16 pm

  This is such a fun vehicle to drive and its traction control nimbleness on curvy highways is impressive. Mine has the 5 speed manual tranny and there is no problem with power even though the 2.4 L 4 banger is no "Hemi". I have clocked 30 mpg on the highway so far and that has me excited as well. The price I paid for this car plus the quality and value I received is noteworthy. Nothing in the Compass class comes close in my book and I say this after having checked them all out. Id definitely buy another of these. My hat is off to Chrysler.

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  Transmission concerns - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By quick_learner - August 30 - 10:00 am

  Very smooth ride in the highway. However, a very different story in the city: While going on an uphill or flat road, accelerate the car to 25 mph, let off the pedal and you will feel the car shaking and even clunking. If you can take it, you will be fine, buy the car. If not, mark it off your list along with the patriot and dodge caliber which have the same CVT transmission.

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  New purchase - 2010 Jeep Compass
  By FJ - June 17 - 3:30 pm

  I have heard reviews of vehicle being sluggish. I am not having a problem with that. With this vehicle you have to be careful you are not running in low. If you knock the shifter in error you may be in low and not realize it which will cause it to be sluggish. (cvt models) This is a very stylish, comfortable, nice riding vehicle. It feels heavy and not chintzy like some vehicles, I test drove. I think I made a great choice.