2009
Jeep Compass

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$22,825
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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $18,465
    23 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $20,215
    21 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $22,825
    23 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $24,575
    21 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Front- or all-wheel drive
Standard stability system and curtain airbags
Five-speed manual or CVT automatic
Stain-resistant upholstery
Redesigned interior

The good & the bad

The good

Gas mileage
Ease of entry/exit
Versatility
Standard safety equipment
Fully independent suspension

The bad

Least offroad-capable Jeep
Limited towing capacity
Base model meekly equipped
Lackluster acceleration with CVT
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Safety review

Based on the 2009 Jeep Compass base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

66% of drivers recommend this car
3.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.5
Performance 3.5
Value 3.5
Exterior 3.5
Reliability 3.8

Most recent

By BIGMUMM19 from Lombard
Owns this car
January 29, 2021

It's not 100 percent safe . Drive shaft constantly

Electrical problems. Bad switch in drive steering. Drive shafts always going bad. Ride bad in high wind , rainy and snowy conditions I have paid more for fixing the car since I own it
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 1.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
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By Fire marshal bill 120 from Elyria
Owns this car
July 17, 2019

Biggest piece of garbage I have ever owned

Never ever buy anything Chrysler, bought it with 70000 drove it off the lot,2days go by engine light comes on,needs new intake manifold ,drove for a while all of sudden crank sensor goes then cam sensor by the way I replace .it now has 118000 and having exact same thing dealer says not their problem..
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 1.0
Interior 1.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 1.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Jeep Compass?

The 2009 Jeep Compass is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Jeep Compass?

The 2009 Jeep Compass offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2009 Jeep Compass?

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Is the 2009 Jeep Compass reliable?

The 2009 Jeep Compass has an average reliability rating of 3.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Jeep Compass owners.

Is the 2009 Jeep Compass a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Jeep Compass. 66.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.0
  • Interior: 3.5
  • Performance: 3.5
  • Value: 3.5
  • Exterior: 3.5
  • Reliability: 3.8

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