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Used Jeep Compass: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Jeep Compass from 2011 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $29,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2017, 2020–2025. Look harder at or skip 2018–2019.
2017–2025 Jeep Compass
A much improved compact SUV with an upscale look, a quiet cabin and a rugged Trailhawk trim.
Years to target: 2017, 2020–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2018–2019. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $9,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $10,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $12,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $13,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $16,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $18,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $24,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $29,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~15,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2018: owner complaints spike (941, mostly the engine).
- 2019: owner complaints spike (329, mostly the engine).
- The 2.4-liter engine feels slow and can burn oil, and the nine-speed automatic can be jerky. The later 2.0-liter turbo is stronger.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target the Latitude: it adds alloy wheels, dual-zone climate and access to heated seats over the Sport. 2022 and newer got a refreshed cabin with a larger touchscreen.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2022, optional from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2022, optional from 2017.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2022.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Nissan Kicks 2022–2023 · $17,500–$19,500
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- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2021–2023 · $16,000–$20,500
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2011–2016 Jeep Compass
A budget compact SUV with simple mechanicals and available four-wheel drive.
Years to target: 2011–2016. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $5,000* | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2012 | $5,500 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $6,000 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2014 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2015 | $7,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $8,000 | Target | Not rated | ~90,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The CVT is noisy and not very durable, and the cabin feels cheap. Later models offered a six-speed automatic, which is the better pick.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Latitude: it adds heated front seats, alloy wheels and upgraded trim over the Sport. The six-speed automatic, offered from 2014, is preferable to the CVT.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2012 · $6,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.