Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 23 -28 HWY
Horsepower
158 -172
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle mary k
It has been reliable with no problems.. It is just right for our age.
I like the jeep due to its small size. It is good on gas. It has never given us any problems
accountCircle Fran E
Considering 4 wheel options in vehicles, this Jeep is a winner.
It is a very good vehicle. The gas mileage is pretty good and having the 4 wheel drive option is super handy. We like the lay down back seats so we can haul bookcases, lumber, and mulch, etc. The car has been very dependable for us, and I would buy Jeep again.
accountCircle Jonathan P
My 2014 jeep compass latitude.
I bought my 2014 jeep compass latitude back in July. It had 49,000 miles on it so I was a little apprehensive at first. After taking a test drive I was happy with the performance and the size I am of the overall room of the interior. It was a little plain Jane though. I'd rather have radio with Bluetooth and satellite radio options but hey it is a 2014. The ride was pretty smooth hence the complaints I previously read. Overall it is a nice midsize SUV.
accountCircle Emily J
Great vehicle for all kinds of weather.
I love my vehicle. The 4 wheel drive works great, especially since I live in an area that gets a lot of snow and sometimes I drive on unpaved, dirt roads. It has enough space for me, I can also easily fit 2 car seats in the back seat if needed. I feel very safe in my car. I find my car to be very comfortable, sitting in the driver's seat, passenger seat, and in the back. The trunk has a good amount of storage. I love the heated seats, especially in the winter. The sunroof is a fun addition and I love the extra light it brings in. I love the backup camera, it helps a lot.
accountCircle Cheryl K
It is not too big and never too small.
I have no problems with my car. It is great to have others in the car too, there is plenty of room. I love that the back seat can fold down if I need to transport a large item. The gas mileage is a good bonus too. I would buy one like it again if I needed to.
accountCircle Diana O
It is Roomy and safe. Great in bad weather as well.
Very roomy inside. It's a quiet ride. A very safe vehicle all around. It is Great for traveling in. Yes
accountCircle Jay G
Jeep compass: efficiently, easy, and reliable.
My jeep compass has been reliable and fun to drive for over five years. I have taken it on long road trips and have moved houses a few times with it and each time it has been efficient. The rear seats lower so the trunk space can become quite large compared to the size of the car.
accountCircle Maureen N
It is a sporty look on a small SUV, yet it is practical and fits all my needs.
I totally love my jeep compass. It fits all my needs and it is the perfect size for me because I am a petite person. I would highly recommend it to everyone. It is sporty, yet practical. I plan on getting a new one in the next several months. I cannot wait!!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kari A
Jeeps have horrible transmissions.
I really wanted a jeep. I got the extended warranty, and I am glad I did because I have had to replace cv axles already. It has 85,000 miles on it and it force shuts down after the transmission light comes on. I cannot drive my jeep over 75 miles an hour without it overheating. The jeep company will not admit the faulty part either.
accountCircle Chelsea M
Do not buy this car you will not be happy.
My vehicle is very loud. It has bad gas mileage and drives very uncomfortable. I would like a different car.
accountCircle Katie M
Car gets good gas mileage. Its a cute car, but is way to small for me.
The car is to small for me. I can't fit a car seat in the back and have someone riding up front. To small for my great dane to fit in.
accountCircle Mark S
The main thing is that Jeep really uses cheap parts. Do your research. Jeep makes one of the worst vehicles on the market.
We bought it from Carmax a little over a year ago. It's had continual problems and isn't really a very comfortable ride. We didn't realize that Jeep made such a terrible product.
accountCircle Jennifer P
This is not a family vehicle.
The jeep is not comfortable. It is noisy. I have two kids and not spacious. The vehicle has no power. The gas tank is small. Not very good fuel mileage. The jeep has no amenities. No storage. The jeep is small. The jeep is rough when it is drove. I am tall and my husband is tall and the kids are smashed in the back.
accountCircle John f
American-made Trash: Less than what you were expecting.
Problems with poor engine performance, brakes are terrible, and belt is broken. The car makes a lot of squeaking noises when driving. Engine sounds like its about to blow constantly.
accountCircle Unhappy Compass Owner
Heep, not Jeep. Thanks, Fiat.
I have a 2014 Jeep Compass that I purchased one-owner used two years ago. Since then, I have had to replace the electronic throttle body, all four wheel hub assemblies, and the entire engine block. After owning four previous Jeeps, this was marks the end of the line. It’s a money pit best to be avoided.(at least this particular model).
accountCircle Milynda
NOT RELIABLE
I had bought a leased jeep and this make and model didnt last a month on the road. There is constant engine failure and other problems associated with it.

Jeep Compass Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Altitude
158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport
172 HP 21-25 MPG 5 Seats
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High Altitude
158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Latitude
172 HP 21-23 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
172 HP 21-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Jeep Compass Owner Reviews

3.94
455 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 21%
2 stars 4%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Wisdom J on June 23, 2021
This vehicle has a lot of space and is comfortable to drive.
Very spacious and have a nice layout. Good on miles and gas. Good for long rides. Has a nice clean look. Easy to handle and drive. Comfortable seats. Very big trunk space. I love the color of my car and they come in a variety of colors. Very hardy car that will last me for a long time. Very good in snow.
accountCircle Samantha B on June 23, 2021
The car is very spacious.
It is a very nice car. It is comfortable to drive and there is plenty of room. The ride is smooth and driving it is very fun. It is not that fast due to being a 4 cylinder. I haven't had any trouble with the car other than the tires but that is because they were the wrong size put on by the previous owner.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Tayler C.

It has heated seats, Bluetooth connect to my phone so I can answer calls without having to pick it up and be distracted. Leather seats are easy to clean if there is ever a spill on them. White exterior makes the car look clean and is the color I dreamed my car to be.

likeFilled Diana A.

It is fun to drive. Size is just right. Not too big not too small! Has a big trunk and the seats go down to make trunk even bigger. This vehicle is great on gas. It is a pretty roomy car for being on the smaller side. Has five seat belts.

likeFilled Javier G.

The jeep compass 2014 that I am currently driving is a sports utility vehicle that drives great in the snow and or wet conditions. It is a 4x4 vehicle so it can get out of rough situations that other small vehicles cannot.

likeFilled Cheryl S.

We love the Four wheel drive and have found it to be completely necessary because we live in the mountains. We also love the ease of operation as it has just what we need without all the bells and whistles.

likeFilled Aaron A.

It is a great vehicle for every day back and forth takes good on gas mileage comfortable seating for 5 and storage at the same time good handling and peppy 4 wheel drive especially for a 4 cylinder engine all around a good family car.

likeFilled Chloe Z.

I really love the Sleek leather seats that have built in seat heaters, I always safe feeling while driving, good control on the road in any weather, it has a sleek sporty design, decent gas mileage, and a lot of space!

likeFilled Michaela A.

I really enjoy the reliability of the Jeep brand as well as the small stature of the car, but still larger than a typical 'car model'. It is the perfect size. I also really enjoy the security of the roll cage within the car.

likeFilled Alex P.

It drives smoothly, is dependable, easily cleanable, spacious, etc. It makes me want to potentially look into other kinds of Jeeps as future vehicles. Also, the unique handle design for the outside of the back two doors is interesting.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Tayler C.

It doesn't have the best gas mileage. There is not a whole lot of space in the back with the seats down to put luggage. There also is no sunroof which I would have liked to have. Especially in the summer.

dislikeFilled Diana A.

Because it is a Jeep it is kind of a bouncy ride. Even though it seats five The fifth person will not be comfortable because the cup holders will not let him sit properly. He will have to straddle the cup holder or squeeze his legs to either side and squish one of the other passengers.

dislikeFilled Javier G.

The compass is only a 4 cylinder so it does not accelerate as quickly as most Americans would like. It seems to hesitate when you need it to get up and go when dealing with unnecessary traffic on the highway or in city traffic,

dislikeFilled Cheryl S.

The paint is chipping off the front. We would rather have had leather seats. The one luxury we wish we had are heated seats. We would maybe like more power. We couldn't have asked for a better more reliable vehicle.

dislikeFilled Aaron A.

Not enough towing power and to low to the ground not easily cleaned under the seats with how low to the floor they are and Bluetooth for the phone will not work for hands free calling for some odd reason.

dislikeFilled Chloe Z.

The pick up on the car is a little slow sometimes, the door handles are a little funky so sometimes people get confused when they are trying to get in, my specific model does not have 4 wheel drive so that would be a con for me as well.

dislikeFilled Michaela A.

I do not believe that the car has many cons, besides the fact that it does not do very well in the snow and icy climates. This may just be in regards to the tires, but overall that is the biggest issue I have with the car itself.

dislikeFilled Alex P.

It is called a Jeep Compass, but it does not, in fact, actually have a compass in it. (Kind of missed the mark on that one, no?) But at any rate, that is a minor thing. I also wish had more customizable trunk space.

Ranks #20 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2014 Jeep Compass has an average owner rating of 4.26 out of 5 which ranks it #20 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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4.67
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4.02

Ranks #6 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Jeep Compass has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #6 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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32 MPG
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27 MPG

Is The 2014 Jeep Compass A Good Car?

Yes. It is not too big not too small. Drives well. Has lots of trunk space. Does well on gas. Looks nice. Is roomy enough for 4-5 people.
Diana A.
Yes, it is an excellent vehicle. It is good on gas and fun to drive. And even tho it looks small, it can haul a lot of cargo.
Dan W.
Yes! Perfect size for outdoor travelers. Great on gas, comfortable and practical. Very reasonably priced and dependable.
Vanessa C.
Yes I have had no problems, 122000 miles, great in the snow, mud, and on the road. It is red in color.
William M.
The jeep compass is a very reliable and safe vehicle. It has not broken down or failed me. It has very good safety features for a base model.
kynlee c.
For the most part it is a good vehicle. I was a little bit disappointed with the bottom clearance as I actually got stuck in the snow even in 4wd when the snow was about a foot deep. What was the main... Read More
Deb R.
It is a 'good' vehicle but not great. It has a very small gas tank- 12 gallons and the 4x4 gets only 20 miles per gallon
Jennifer H.
Yes it is my favorite car I have ever owned. It fits 4 comfortably which is nice because I usually drive my friends around
Brandy B.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Jeep Compass?

Yes very reliable we have had it for several years and have not had a problem with it. It is great. Has not left me stranded yet!
Diana A.
It is very reliable. I have had it for about 5 years with no problems whatsoever. Just routine maintenance like oil changes and filters keeps it running great.
Dan W.
It is very reliable as it yet we have only had to deal with normal wear and tear. It has been great to us thus far.
Vanessa C.
I have had no problems so far and is a good car to buy. I would buy another one if this car ever dies.
William M.
The engine sometimes act up only because it is a manual matic car so there often times where you bump the gear shifter and it will go into first gear.
kynlee c.
No mechanical problems as of yet. It is for the most part a reliable vehicle. Except for the one time that I actually got stuck in the snow. That was pretty embarrassing, driving a jeep in the snow... Read More
Deb R.
Yes very reliable haven't had any issues there was a recall but got that fixed and it's all good no other problems
Jerry F.
It has not required any major repair but I have just reached 50,000 miles and I am putting front brakes on it this week.
Natalia E.

Is The 2014 Jeep Compass A Good Value?

We paid 18,000 we bought it was used but it had a great carfax report. And I felt it was a very good price. For the kind of car it is.
Diana A.
I paid around twenty thousand for it five years ago. The new ones are about twenty four thousand. It is a great value, I can afford to pay twice as much, but it wouldn't be worth it.
Dan W.
$25,000.00 was a great price for our brand new jeep compass. It gets great gas mileage and seems to be very low maintenance.
Vanessa C.
It wasn't a bad deal but it wasn't, t h e great either. The dealer didn't want to lower the price because he said he sells a lot of them.
William M.
I bought my compass used. For the base model I would say the compass is a bit overpriced. Just for it to have so little features.
kynlee c.
I think that you get what you pay for. I believe the price I paid around $25,000 was a good value. It is not a luxury SUV.
Deb R.
15,000 good price but I think the market value is lower I think it's good for the quality of car I really like it
Miranda B.
New I believe it was 24,000 but it did not hold its resale value very well. I plan on continuing to drive it until repair bills are unacceptable.
Meg R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

2014 Jeep Compass: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The size of the trunk and cargo space on the 2014 Jeep Compass is 22.7 ft, 53.6 to 62.7 ft with seat area. The larger number is the size of the space with the seats folded down, while the smaller number is the...

2014 Jeep Compass: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2014 Jeep Compass oil type and capacity iS5w-20 and 4.5 quarts. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Knocking noise may show up...

Does the 2014 Jeep Compass have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: This 2014 Jeep Compass makes use of a timing chain, not a belt. A timing chain is designed to last the entire operational life span of the vehicle, so assuming all goes well then You should not need to bother...

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Safety & Reliability

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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