Longtime Jeep Wrangler owner here. I currently own a 2019 4 Door Sport. Personally, I am of the opinion that the only Jeeps worth buying are the Wrangler/Gladiator and Grand Cherokee. It seems the lower models receive cheaper parts(which doesn't mean the Jeeps I mentioned don't have trouble areas. The engines/trannys/drivetrains in general though are rock solid at the least.) With that said my in-law and another close friend both own a Jeep Compass. 2018 and a 2019. Neither of them have had any issues between about 60,000 miles. Both love their vehicles and intend to buy the lease out.
What I've realized with vehicles is to just buy what you like. Everybody's experience is different. All I see online is hate about Wranglers but with mine I've never had an issue, just maintenance. If your wife likes it, go for it. Happiness is better than siding with internet group thinking.