2020 Jeep Compass problems
The Jeep Compass is a compact crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 model year, and is currently in its second generation. The first generation Compass and Patriot, its rebadged variant, were among Jeep's first crossover SUVs. The second-generation Compass debuted in September 2016 in Brazil and at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2016, sharing a modified platform with the Renegade. It is positioned between the smaller Renegade and the larger Cherokee globally or the Commander in South America.
Concept
Four years prior to the introduction of the production Jeep Compass, a concept vehicle with the same name had its world premiere in Detroit at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. It featured a two-door body, all-wheel drive and a 3.7-liter V6 engine.
The 3.7 L Power-Tech V6 engine from the Jeep Liberty was not available in the new Compass for 2007, though the production model Compass kept the concept car's styling cues and some of its features. The production model Compass also had four doors instead of the two doors on the concept car.
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Common 2020 Jeep Compass problems
The 2020 Jeep Compass has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to the engine and stereo system.
One of the most widespread complaints from 2020 Compass owners is the engine shutting off while driving, which is usually caused by a computer issue.
Another common problem with the 2020 Jeep Compass is the stereo system freezing up, which has been reported to occur around 2,000 miles of ownership.
Water getting into the cabin when it rains has also been reported on some 2020 Compass models with a sunroof.
There is one recall on the 2020 Jeep Compass, which covers the windshield wipers that may not function properly due to a loose bolt. Jeep will replace the parts on affected models for free.
A well-maintained 2020 Jeep Compass can last around 200,000 miles, although regular annual maintenance costs are higher than some other small SUVs, according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $503 per year.
In terms of technology, the 2020 Jeep Compass offers a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android, with optional upgrades to a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen and a more powerful stereo system.
Overall, the 2020 Jeep Compass has some common problems related to the engine and stereo system, but most of these issues can be resolved with software updates or minor repairs. However, the high annual maintenance costs and potential for expensive repairs as the car ages should be taken into consideration when purchasing a used 2020 Jeep Compass.
Do 2020 Jeep Compass have transmission problems?
2020 Jeep Compass Transmission Problems
It's uncommon, but leaks could still mean there's an issue with your transmission hose. One of the most common signs is when your transmission shifts gears but the result of those shifts are delayed.
What is the most common problem with a Jeep Compass?
Common Jeep Compass Problems
- No-start issue: Many owners complained about being unable to start their Compass, usually in the most inopportune times. ...
- Grinding brakes: Another prominent problem that plagued several Compass models is the noisy or grinding brakes.
Is there any recalls on a 2020 Jeep Compass?
There are currently no recorded recalls for this car. If you believe your car has a safety defect, but hasn't been recalled, please check up with your local dealer or service center.
How many miles will a 2020 Jeep Compass last?
How Long Will the 2020 Jeep Compass Last? A well-maintained 2020 Jeep Compass can last around 200,000 miles, which is around 100,000 miles less than the long-lasting Toyota RAV4. Regular annual maintenance costs are higher than some other small SUVs, according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $503 per year.
Are there any problems with the 2020 Jeep Compass?
Common problems found on the 2020 Jeep Compass include the engine shutting off while driving, the stereo system freezing up, along with water getting into the cabin when it rains. Overall, these problems are a bit worse than other compact SUVs from the same years, although repair costs are not very high.
What is the most common problem with a Jeep Compass?
Common Jeep Compass Problems
- No-start issue: Many owners complained about being unable to start their Compass, usually in the most inopportune times. ...
- Grinding brakes: Another prominent problem that plagued several Compass models is the noisy or grinding brakes.
Is there any recalls on a 2020 Jeep Compass?
There are currently no recorded recalls for this car. If you believe your car has a safety defect, but hasn't been recalled, please check up with your local dealer or service center.
Is Jeep Compass good or bad?
The Compass is a solid choice for off-roaders, especially if you go for the rugged Trailhawk trim. However, there are better choices available if you plan to use your SUV for commuting, running errands and the occasional road trip, including the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.
2020 Jeep Compass car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jeep Compass problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2020 Jeep Compass vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2020 Jeep Compass
The NHTSA has received 96 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2020 Jeep Compass. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2020 Jeep Compass vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-19
- VIN: 3C4NJDBB9LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Car engine turned off while driving, e brake was activated with out warning. Car stopped, and the D on the shaft was flashing, vehicle placed in park and was turned off by driver. Car would not restart and could not depress the brake. Car was stuck in the middle of road. After several attempts car sputtered on and was able to be driven to a safe location. No warning lights activated on car, initial eye inspection didn’t see anything out of place. No fluid leaking. Battery was operational entire time
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-18
- VIN: 3C4NJCCB8LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-02
- VIN: 3C4NJDCB8LT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I JUST BOUGHT THIS USED 2020 JEEP COMPASS 2 OCTOBER 2024. LOTS OF WATER IN PASSENGER SIDE REAR REVERSE LIGHT ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBER 68517558AA. IT DOES NOT EVAPORATE OR DISAPPEAR, THE WATER IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 68517558AA.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-17
- VIN: 3C4NJCBB4LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 2020 Jeep Compass ran hot and started beeping. First was told it needed a system flush by mechanic. There was no prior warnings of any sort as the car has has had regular fluid changes (Oil etc) it appeared on 8/17/2024. Now its a 'transmission coolant fail' I have no idea how this happened at 91k miles.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-22
- VIN: 3C4NJCCBXLT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: This issue has been happening sporadically over the last couple of years, but it's starting to happen more often. When driving normally, the check engine light will flash, a message "Coolant temp too high" will appear in red, and the car turns off. Sometimes it will turn back on immediately and drive fine, other times I have to leave it turned off for up to 2 minutes. This happened to me twice on my drive to drop off my kid at school, and on my way to the office, on a busy highway during traffic. All maintenance has been done on time, and there are no error codes when I get it scanned. I get met with shrugs and "could try ..." I see others have been having similar issues, so I am going to post here as well.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 3C4NJCBB5LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving home and got an error message that the coolant temperature was too high, even though the gauge showed it to be right in the middle at the normal level. The car then locked up and I was unable to turn the steering wheel for a terrifying few seconds. The car then restarted itself and I was able to drive home. a while later, I tried to start the car and it would not start and kept giving me the error message that the coolant was too high even though the gauge shows the level to be The very bottom of the temperature on the cool side. I checked the coolant levels and they were a little low so I added more coolant up to the max level and waited a few hours. Then I tried to start it again and it still will not start. Additional error messages are now popping up, including saying, the emergency brake needs to be serviced. I am going to have to get it towed into the service shop tomorrow.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 3C4NJDCB5LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: At first my car would only display the “Coolant Temp Too High” message if I came to a complete stop, and went again.. or if i would go over a certain speed. At that time, i could pull over, turn it off, wait a few minutes, and turn it back on and i could watch my coolant temp drop drastically.It has progressively gotten worse to the point that i cannot drive the vehicle longer than five minutes without it overheating. I do the same thing, pull off and wait and turn it back on. It starts to go down a bit, however, as soon as i pull out and begin to drive it, it starts to raise back up immediately. There have been times where the message will display as soon as i turn the car on in the morning.. Please help me. I am a young college student and I have not been able to drive my car for over 6 months. We have changed the thermostat, flushed the coolant, checked for leaks, replaced the radiator cap, and water pump. I don’t know what else to do..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-17
- VIN: 3C4NJDAB8LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: Yes, I bought a brand new 2020 Jeep Compass North Edition from a Wisconsin dealer in June 2020. I drove across country to Utah where I know reside. Had no problems on that trip. About 10 months later I started experiencing a "High temp coolant" light come on and the vehicle shuts off and locks up. Very dangerous while driving. After about 30 seconds I could restart it. It happened about 10 times. Then another alarm came on stating "Service electronic throttle control." As well as the "High temp coolant" warning. Milage at this time was 21K. Took it to a dealership because of the extended warranty I purchased. They replaced both batteries but could not get it to "error out" again. They also stated that there were no error codes stored in the memory, even though I had pictures of the dash showing the error codes. I could not get a picture if the "High temp coolant" error because it happens so fast while driving. So, I took it back 2 more times when it did it again. The first time they said I had a cracked head and replaced it, but 2 days later it shut off again with the "High temp coolant" error. No answers or explanation for this issue again. The last time they charged me over $250.00 for a diagnostic charge and an air filter. Still continues to shut off periodically. It's very disheartening to buy a new vehicle with an extended warranty and have this dangerous situation happen while driving with children in the vehicle. Why doesn't Jeep stand behind their vehicles and fix this issue or recall these vehicles? Does it take someone to be killed and they have a class action lawsuit against them to do something? Wouldn't it be better to be proactive then sorry? I am scared to drive this vehicle other than to work and back because of this issue.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-21
- VIN: 3C4NJDAB1LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The driveshaft failed at only 32,000 miles and the engine is failing. The dealership confirmed this is happening for other vehicles of my make and model.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-18
- VIN: 3C4NJCAB1LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I was dropping someone off at work, stopped at the front door, after it said high coolant temperature and my car shut off and rolled, I was about to get in a parking spot. Then I had to get my car towed because I did not want to risk it happening again. My engine and whole car shut off. It was towed to a certified dealership upon request, and is still being checking out. I could have put anyone at risk being in a public area with other cars and people around me but luckily no one was injured. The problem has not be confirmed yet. No the Vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance. It was given to Jeep. The only warning sign was the high coolant then it shut my car off. It first appeared right before it happened.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 3C4NJDBB6LT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The Screen went black and the rear view camera does not come through. The rear view visibility is limited because the screen does not work. I am unable to turn on any heated seats/ steering wheel, change temperatures, change radio stations or anything that relates to using the screen. There was no warning messages. It started by slowly losing color and one side of the screen until it went completely black. I replaced both batteries with no repair to the screen/ back up camera.
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-16
- VIN: 3C4NJCCB2LT
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: Since i bought this , he gave me a lot of trouble, i though thay gave me bad car is lemon car, when i went to the dealer it take month to fixe , i though they fixe but nothing happen, right know they have the car and when never someone like diagnostic can fixe the problem, i want to change
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-11
- VIN: 3C4NJDBB0LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: We drove to the grocery store 5 minutes away. After being in the store for about 15 minutes we returned to go home. We tried starting the car and it wouldn’t start, message “High coolant temperature” came on with orange engine light. We waited 5 minutes, started again and all the warning lights flashed and the car locked up. Nothing would engage, even the brakes. We had to abandon the car in the lot and walk home.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-29
- VIN: 3C4NJDDB5LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: car always go to coolant temp high when driving and goes back down to middle mark, i will put antifreeze in the car and it will be okay for about two weeks and starts back up again. i always have to put antifreeze in my car and more frequent when the weather gets warmer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-27
- VIN: 3C4NJDBB7LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Overheated warning light came on. Car was filled with coolant and light went off. One week later, light came on again. Brought to an independent service center who did diagnostic testing and could not find a leak or faulty parts. Appointment made with dealer. Light appeared once more, topped off coolant and light did not appear again when brought in to dealer (about a two week period). Dealer did diagnostics and said the engine was “burned out” and needed to be replaced at a cost of $10,000. Faulty electrical/coolant system led to ruined engine.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-26
- VIN: 3C4NJCCB4LT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Coolant mixing with oil three times in a month span with new parts being replaced. With further inspection, driver was not at fault. Vehicle malfunctioned. Overheating after replacement of thermostat, head gasket, and water pump. Auto start/stop goes on and off requesting service.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-24
- VIN: 3C4NJDBB4LT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Uconnect display screen is glitching. Unable to see when reversing. Parkview rear back up camera is unable to display.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
- VIN: 3C4NJDCB8LT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: While the vehicle is in motion and driving it will stop suddenly and report message coolant temp high. You need to put the vehicle in park and then restart the engine. There is nothing that triggers in the sense of speed as it has happened while driving and while stopped at light. The vehicle has been brought to the dealership and they don’t know what the issue is.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-06
- VIN: 3C4NJDBB1LT
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel was turned to the left, and the sway bar link detached from the front driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sway bar link was made of plastic. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to National Automotive Parts Association Auto Parts and the contact was informed that the sway bar link on the front of the vehicle should be made of metal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,870.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-16
- VIN: 3C4NJCBB1LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: The first incident happened with my 2020 jeep Compass on 12/27/23 while on the freeway the temp light flashed the gage didn't indicate overheating I got off the freeway check the engine no sign of overheating waited for awhile then started the car again within five minutes car gage went to overheating had it towed the oil cooler went out out mixed with the coolant paid big bucks for the repairs. I got my jeep back on 1/10/2024 drove it for one week then on 1/16/2024 while driving the dash panel flashed car lost speed even pressing the gas peddle to the floor no acceleration while pulling over the emergency break engaged stoping the car in the road. restarted still no acceleration and car won't move in natural or reveres wheels lock can only move forward at low speed, 01/25/2024 car towed from my mechanic to dealership. Scared to keep car the if it's gonna turn itself out while driving that's an accident waiting to happen
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-19
- VIN: 3C4NJCBB6LT
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: My 2020 compass keeps shutting off on its own. I will be driving and next thing you know it will start saying "key has left vehicle " or a different message saying a long the lines of its over heating. After the over heating message, the car will completely turn off on me making it hard to steer out of the road. I somehow have yo make it safely out of the way to turn it off and restart it. Im just scared one day it will happen on the highway when cars are going by so fast and ill end up getting in a collision. No solution to the problem. The dealership doesn't know whats going on or even have a clue as to what to look for. This is definitely a safety issue and im upset because no one knows how to fix it. I spent my hard earned money to get this vehicle only to have it be a safety issue for me and my kids. Its been going on for months already. Sooner or later this car is going to be the reason I get into an accident.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-03
- VIN: 3C4NJCBB4LT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: On several occasions, when idling in traffic, the engine stalls and the parking brake engages. On another occasion when stopping at a stop sign, the parking brake engaged while vehicle engine still on and the steering wheel would not turn, nor would the gas pedal move the car in any direction. On 1/3/24, the vehicle stalled, was cranked up, and would not go faster than 5 mph. The vehicle was turned off, the engine rested for approximately 5 minutes, it cranked and was driven to a Jeep dealership that date. The safety of myself and others was put at risk when sitting in traffic and the engine stalled and parking brake engaged. There have been no warning lamps or messages to indicate any problem with the vehicle. This could have led to serious accidents. The vehicle was dropped at a Jeep dealership two weeks ago (01/03/2024) but it has not been inspected as of yet. When the vehicle parking brake engaged and vehicle would not move in any direction, the police was called to help get the vehicle started. Insurance has also been informed of the issues with the vehicle, and a case has been opened. The last occurrence happened on 1/3/24, and that is the date the vehicle was taken to a Jeep dealership and left with the service department. The issues started approximately two weeks prior, was reported to a Jeep dealership, but the closest dealership had no openings to inspect vehicle. Thus, it was taken to a Jeep dealership over an hour away.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-28
- VIN: 3C4NJDCB8LT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: engine shutting off at highway speed, loss of acceleration at highway speeds and shutting down and not restarting at stop signs or stop lights.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-10
- VIN: 3C4NJDDB9LT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Dashboard illuminates’Coolant Temp High’. Vehicle shuts down and usually restarts itself. Was happening only when vehicle is first started & put into reverse. Has now occurred at more frequent, but random times such as when driving at approximately 45 mph as well as when slowing & making a right turn. On one occasion starter acted stuck & vehicle had to manually be shut down & restarted. No accident has occurred, but given more traffic, it’s definitely possible. Since this only lasts a couple seconds, I’ve got no more info to have the dealer look at it. Fluid levels are as they should be & there is no obvious pattern to when it may occur.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-25
- VIN: 3C4NJCBBXLT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2020 Jeep compass shuts off randomly while driving in traffic and sometimes will not start back up after. Says the coolant temperature is too high but the temperature is fine. Car is a danger to Public safety and is one of many that is experiencing the issue.
2020 Jeep Compass recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2020 Jeep Compass.
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
- Consequence: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Negative 2020 Jeep Compass car reviews
Positive 2020 Jeep Compass car reviews
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Great pickup! It's perfect for towing and very comfortable.
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I can't express how thrilled I am about my new Jeep Compass Latitude. I traded in my 2020 Latitude (which I also loved) and upgraded to the fully loaded 2022 model. All the features that concerned me with the 2020 have been resolved and corrected, making this version absolutely perfect!
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that you have all the power you need to achieve your goals.
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We had a great experience getting the car with Eric C. The car itself is beautiful and drives very well.
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I've had my jazzy blue 2020 High Altitude for 9 months now, and due to pandemic restrictions, I've only put on about 2500 miles. However, from my experience, Jeeps can be a bit quirky. This is my second Compass (I had a 2017), and they are generally similar. As someone noted in a previous review, for the first 2000 miles or so, the acceleration was somewhat sluggish, and the gas mileage was pretty bad as I was getting about 18MPG mixed driving. As soon as I broke 2000 miles, the acceleration improved significantly, and the mileage has gotten up to about 25MPG mixed driving. My new Jeep is loaded, so I enjoy the ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, and many safety features. But there are a number of quirky things as listed in a previous review that I partially agree with, but I have others that appear to be cost-cutting measures or not well researched for user-friendliness. The Stereo upgrade to an Alpine system is not worth anything. This
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2020 Jeep Compass Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
Feb 25, 2023 ... Reliability 7/10 – There are no serious issues reported on the 2020 Compass. Avoid models from 2017–2018 which have a lot of engine failures.
Just how bad is a 2020 Jeep Compass? : r/askcarsales
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2020 Jeep Compass Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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Are you having problems with your 2020 Jeep Compass?
Dock Schumm 2024-11-20
Although the vehicle was comfortable to drive for 8 days, I cannot recommend it due to the transmission issues that made it unsafe. Despite getting decent MPG (26.4 overall), the transmission was unreliable and made it difficult to accelerate onto busy roads. Additionally, the inability to turn off the Over Drive while driving through the Smokie mountains was a concern. Overall, I was not impressed with this SUV's performance.
Jarred Konopelski 2024-11-08
I could list off 100 things I dislike about this car, but I'll try to keep it focused on the biggest issues. Firstly, the stereo. Although it looks nice and fancy, it has some issues. Like most people, I connect my phone via Bluetooth to listen to music or podcasts. However, when you start it up, the stereo defaults to radio instead of AUX, and there is no way to change that. The radio volume is twice as loud as AUX, which can be quite jarring. It's a big deal, and I'm not sure why they designed it this way. Secondly, when my phone is connected to the stereo, I can listen to my music, podcasts, etc., but not Snapchat or Instagram, and sometimes not even YouTube. I have no idea why, and no amount of Googling led me to any solutions. You simply cannot get volume on snaps or IG. I hope that's not important to you. Thirdly, connecting your phone via the AUX cable can be a bit of a hassle. When I connect my Android phone via the USB cable, Android Auto comes up on my phone and takes over the entire screen. It asks if I want to install it, which is weird since it already seems to be installed. I click no, and there it is anyway, whether I want it or not, which I don't. It can be quite intrusive and obnoxious. Lastly, the beeping noise the turn signals make is so extremely faint that you will often find that your signal has been on for God knows how long and you just couldn't hear it. However, if you don't put your seatbelt on, it's like a bomb shelter airhorn going off every 4 seconds, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about either of these things. It just is what it is, because again, who the hell cares what you the buyer/consumer want?Why in the world did they make the necessary turn signal alert so tiny, and the seatbelt alert so obnoxiously loud and overbearing is beyond me. Additionally, the Jeep's attempt to turn off the engine at stop lights to save gas is not as smooth as it could be. It takes a second or so to start back up, which is about a second or so too long when you are hitting the gas and telling it to go. It's not a smooth transition and has the effect of a 70-year-old trying to play basketball. Let the 20-year-olds play basketball, and let the Prius's save the gas. Jeeps should just be Jeeps. Oddly enough, there is a big fat button right by the cup holders that turns this feature off. However, it defaults to 'on' every time the vehicle turns off and on again. So the designers clearly knew some people would hate this feature and want to turn it off. But they only went halfway because you have to turn the feature off every time you start the vehicle. Yet another constant reminder every time I get in as to why I dislike this vehicle. Moreover, the headlights are not automatic, and you have to manually turn them on and off. It may sound like a little thing, but it's annoying and could have easily been avoided. Lastly, the keyless push start is not as convenient as it seems. You take your keys out of your pocket and unlock the car. You get in the car, and instead of putting the keys in the ignition, you push a button to start it. It takes some getting used to. Where do you put your keys? Getting into this Jeep can be a bit of a hassle. The keys require an awkward stretch to get them back in your pocket, and it can be frustrating to find a place to put them once you're in the car. Additionally, there doesn't seem to be a designated spot for sunglasses. However, once you're settled in, the Jeep is a reliable vehicle. It may take some time to adjust to the settings, but once you do, you'll appreciate the gas saver and headlights. Remember to put on your seatbelt for safety. Overall, the Jeep is a decent vehicle that just takes some getting used to.
Jonas O'Reilly 2024-10-08
We rented this car while our Ford Explorer was being fixed. Unfortunately, we found that this car did not compare to our usual ride. We experienced some glitches in the Apple car play that interrupted our phone and music. Additionally, the seats were quite hard and uncomfortable, and after a 3 hour car ride, my back was killing me. Overall, it was not the best car experience, and we are looking forward to getting our car fixed.
Grover Schaefer 2024-09-17
Hey there! It's worth noting that the Compass is a more affordable alternative to the Cherokee. While the design and size are pretty decent overall, it's true that the Cherokee (especially the Trailhawk trim) offers a more comfortable ride. Personally, I think the Compass would be even better if it came with the Cherokee's V6 or 2.0 Turbo 4 engine options. The current 184hp engine can feel a bit underwhelming to drive. What do you think?
Hank Johnson 2024-08-06
Although I have experienced some issues with my Jeep Compass, I am confident in my ability to address them. At around 20,000 miles, I replaced the factory tires, and at approximately 30,000 miles, I had to replace the sway bar, intermediate shafts, rack & pinion, and PRND lights. Additionally, I have replaced the battery, auxiliary battery, and sensor. While the stop start message is still on, I am taking steps to address this issue. Currently at 62,000 miles, I have noticed some brake pad noise, but I am confident that I can resolve this issue. Overall, I am satisfied with my Jeep Compass purchase and am confident in my ability to maintain it.