Jeep Compass opinions

[4wd]

Your comment was the latest one disparaging Chrysler. Not directed at you specifically. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I find that this forum in general has an antiChrysler bias.
I’ve had Chrysler (Mopar) vehicles my whole life, and no more issues than any other brand.

My first new vehicle was a Dodge W150 - 17 years on a good power train - did have some body rust … AC still
RAM from 2002 to 2013 - repair to rear axle - 100% lubricant related
RAM 2005-2007 … no issues - regular cab - needed space
2013-2020 - Dodge Charger - no issues
My Jeep is 5-3/4 years old and gets beat on fairly often …
Zero issues to date …
Often the big mouths never owned one …

 

[Bob in Utah]

Is resale value an issue in places where everything rusts out anyway?

I don’t live in the rust belt so I don’t consider that

Yes northern Utah has winter road conditions but I don’t frequent there

When I buy a newer vehicle it will be from the dry south west

 

[Bob in Utah]

My first new vehicle was a Dodge W150 - 17 years on a good power train - did have some body rust … AC still
RAM from 2002 to 2013 - repair to rear axle - 100% lubricant related
RAM 2005-2007 … no issues - regular cab - needed space
2013-2020 - Dodge Charger - no issues
My Jeep is 5-3/4 years old and gets beat on fairly often …
Zero issues to date …
Often the big mouths never owned one …

I had an early ‘70s Power Wagon with 318 & Automatic 4x4

Don’t remember much about it…sold it to a buddy back then

He hasn’t spoke to me since….just kidding

For my uses I prefer something from Toyota/Lexus which I currently have three

 

[dishdude]

Your comment was the latest one disparaging Chrysler. Not directed at you specifically. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I find that this forum in general has an antiChrysler bias.
I’ve had Chrysler (Mopar) vehicles my whole life, and no more issues than any other brand.

I've owned a few too, no major issues. Actual owners seem to agree with this, those that have never owned one and just regurgitate stuff they read from other non-owners seem to feel differently.

 

[LouC]

That and the typical click bait blathering and Consumers Reports non-scientific reliability reviews.
I have a 1998 Grand Cherokee 4.0 that got a new auto transmission under extended warrantee 19 years ago, it's still running well now at 184,000 miles, I also have 2007 Grand Cherokee 5.7 that has also been good, but now needs a rear main seal, other repairs include the TIPM, radiator, and AC evaporator, it's only at 135,00 miles. Not better or worse than Japanese vehicles we have had for the same time period overall.
In fact when we bought the Jeep we also bought a 1998 Subaru Outback, really nice car BUT;
blew the head gaskets 2x in 18 years/186,000 miles, 2nd time we traded it, other repairs:
knock sensor and speed sensor, 2x each
wheel bearings
CV axles multiple times
radiator and coolant crossover pipe
fuel tank fill pipe rotted and leaked fuel all over driveway
The repairs were more difficult for the Subaru than on the 1998 Jeep and engine reliability, well the Jeep six is just far superior to that era Subarus (EJ2.5).
My main problem with any Chrysler product now is parts availability is not great, no excuse for this. You can't fix even a minor problem if you can't get parts, even for new or nearly new vehicles.

 

[Skippy722]

My first new vehicle was a Dodge W150 - 17 years on a good power train - did have some body rust … AC still
RAM from 2002 to 2013 - repair to rear axle - 100% lubricant related
RAM 2005-2007 … no issues - regular cab - needed space
2013-2020 - Dodge Charger - no issues
My Jeep is 5-3/4 years old and gets beat on fairly often …
Zero issues to date …
Often the big mouths never owned one …

I've been daily driving our 164,000+ mile 2014 Challenger... The only problem it has is the stereo audio quality sucks. It also gets beat on, as a Challenger should.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

There's just a smoothness and feeling of substantialness missing. I used to have a KL (Cherokee) and a BU (Renegade) and the JLU I have now just feels so much more refined and relaxed, smoother ride, doesn't feel "buzzy". Same with WK2s and WLs I've rented. Nothing inherently wrong with the FWD based stuff for what it is, but I just think the RWD based stuff feels nicer overall.

Well that's a massive two and one half ton 118" wheelbase vehicle. Is it the Pentastar engine or the V8?

I readily admit I prefer a longitudinal drivetrain from a design and engineering aspect. the Unlimited is definitely resides in an upscale market segment vs a Compass/Forester/HRV/Kia Seltos.

My HS buddy just bought a used GMC Acadia to compliment the shop truck Silverado which he wants to preserve by using it as needed for truck duties - avoiding the expense of a new truck with a questionable engine. I rode in the Acadia with him to our 50th HS reunion a few months ago - I couldn't tell it was a FWD based platform. Nothing I would buy personally, but it was quiet, smooth and comfortable.

- Arco

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Well that's a massive two and one half ton 118" wheelbase vehicle. Is it the Pentastar engine or the V8?

I readily admit I prefer a longitudinal drivetrain from a design and engineering aspect. the Unlimited is definitely resides in an upscale market segment vs a Compass/Forester/HRV/Kia Seltos.

My HS buddy just bought a used GMC Acadia to compliment the shop truck Silverado which he wants to preserve by using it as needed for truck duties - avoiding the expense of a new truck with a questionable engine. I rode in the Acadia with him to our 50th HS reunion a few months ago - I couldn't tell it was a FWD based platform. Nothing I would buy personally, but it was quiet, smooth and comfortable.

- Arco

3.6!
Yeah, the wranglers are a rugged thing but they are surprisingly civil on road, the wheel base helps a lot!

 

[Dave Sherman]

Well, it was farewell to the 2015 Pilot this weekend. We liked the Compass, until I sat in the back seat. Not much legroom, and since my wife has to drive her parents around, we agreed it was not going to work out. Not much cargo space behind the back seat, either. There's some storage under the rear deck because... It doesn't include a spare tire?! Not even one underneath like the Pilot had?! She test drove a 2022 Rogue, and agreed it had better back seats and cargo space. Also has a spare tire. I had no idea the Rogue we rented previously was a 3 cylinder engine until now. Props to Nissan for making it run smoothly and quietly, I assumed it was a 4 banger. I checked, this one was not part of the 1.5 engine recall. Guess we'll have to see how the CVT holds up, but we got the extended warranty. It has 27,000 miles on it, and word on the street is CVT fluid should be changed every 30K, so I suspect that's one of the first things I'm doing.

 

[Ronsant]

Congrats! I’m sure you’ll maintain it better than the average owner, and therefore avoid any issues.

 

[ddown]

On my second one never a recall or service issue run and drives great with Michelin cross climate II tires chews thru snow. Not one factory Recall on either. Not to many cars do this.

 

[Oliveoil2]

Anything Stelantis is a non-starter! Pun intended.

 

[lovcom]

Looking at replacing the 2015 Pilot this spring. It's at 123,000 miles, but it's starting to nickle and dime, and the tin worm is starting to show up around the rear fenders. Wife likes the Jeep Compass, and there are a few low mile used ones we've bookmarked. Not seeing any huge issues, and seems to be a decent vehicle. Wouldn't rule out another Pilot, though the used ones are still expensive. Thoughts?

The Jeep has reputation problems...bad rep, man, stay clear of those junky cars. They have a rep for bad reliability, MPG, and drive quality. I'd look at the Pilot, Highlander, CR-V or Rav4...the hybrid models are the best.

 

[lovcom]

That and the typical click bait blathering and Consumers Reports non-scientific reliability reviews.
I have a 1998 Grand Cherokee 4.0 that got a new auto transmission under extended warrantee 19 years ago, it's still running well now at 184,000 miles, I also have 2007 Grand Cherokee 5.7 that has also been good, but now needs a rear main seal, other repairs include the TIPM, radiator, and AC evaporator, it's only at 135,00 miles. Not better or worse than Japanese vehicles we have had for the same time period overall.
In fact when we bought the Jeep we also bought a 1998 Subaru Outback, really nice car BUT;
blew the head gaskets 2x in 18 years/186,000 miles, 2nd time we traded it, other repairs:
knock sensor and speed sensor, 2x each
wheel bearings
CV axles multiple times
radiator and coolant crossover pipe
fuel tank fill pipe rotted and leaked fuel all over driveway
The repairs were more difficult for the Subaru than on the 1998 Jeep and engine reliability, well the Jeep six is just far superior to that era Subarus (EJ2.5).
My main problem with any Chrysler product now is parts availability is not great, no excuse for this. You can't fix even a minor problem if you can't get parts, even for new or nearly new vehicles.

Chrysler products are junk. The buying public proves this because sales don't lie. Stallantis sales are in the toilet and world wide too. Their dealerships are slammed with massive inventories because few want to buy their junk. I think your problem is that you are loyal to a brand, and not to quality. So you double-down on your insults of ConsmerReports and those who attack Stallantis and for good reason.

 

[MParr]

 

[Ronsant]

All these “informed” opinions on Jeep, Ram, Dodge products, yet most people I speak to who actually own one love the vehicle.
I have three close friends who each have a Wrangler, and are super happy, 2 of which have over 100K on them.
My Dodge Magnum is at 120k, no issues other than maintenance and wear items.
All cars have some issues, look at Ford and all the recalls, stunted product launches, and such, but there doesn’t seem to be any huge hate for Ford on this forum.
I do not understand the bias against Chrysler/Stellantis.

 

[Ronsant]

Chrysler products are junk. The buying public proves this because sales don't lie. Stallantis sales are in the toilet and world wide too. Their dealerships are slammed with massive inventories because few want to buy their junk. I think your problem is that you are loyal to a brand, and not to quality. So you double-down on your insults of ConsmerReports and those who attack Stallantis and for good reason.

If you rely on the buying public, or the public in general for any of your conclusions, you are in deep . Look around you. Do you really value the opinion of the average person?

 

[MParr]

All these “informed” opinions on Jeep, Ram, Dodge products, yet most people I speak to who actually own one love the vehicle.
I have three close friends who each have a Wrangler, and are super happy, 2 of which have over 100K on them.
My Dodge Magnum is at 120k, no issues other than maintenance and wear items.
All cars have some issues, look at Ford and all the recalls, stunted product launches, and such, but there doesn’t seem to be any huge hate for Ford on this forum.
I do not understand the bias against Chrysler/Stellantis.

I've owned three.
#1 : 1966 Plymouth Valiant 4dr. 3 speed on column. Slant 6. My first car. It was a used USPS vehicle. Best of the bunch.
#2: 2001 Dodge Dakota SLE Extra Cab V-8. Got a floorboard full of water after every rain.
#3 2003 Dodge Ram SXT Regular Cab V-8. Both doors were sagging by 2006.
Never again.

 

[lovcom]

All these “informed” opinions on Jeep, Ram, Dodge products, yet most people I speak to who actually own one love the vehicle.
I have three close friends who each have a Wrangler, and are super happy, 2 of which have over 100K on them.
My Dodge Magnum is at 120k, no issues other than maintenance and wear items.
All cars have some issues, look at Ford and all the recalls, stunted product launches, and such, but there doesn’t seem to be any huge hate for Ford on this forum.
I do not understand the bias against Chrysler/Stellantis.

People tend to double down on loving their brands when they hear the terrible truth about them. Its human nature. The other thing is, people are tribal and stick to their brands no matter what. My father only bought Chrysler produces his whole life, even though every one of them had significant problems. They make the mistake of being loyal to a brand instead of being loyal to quality. My son-inlaw drove his new Ram pick up to Vegas last summer, but the 118F temperature was too much for his truck and it died on the freeway. You cannot deny the stats that prove Stellantis brands are terrible...just look at their sales...all down, and inflated inventories all massive. You don't understand the bias against Chrysler because you ignore reality.

 

[Ronsant]

People tend to double down on loving their brands when they hear the terrible truth about them. Its human nature. The other thing is, people are tribal and stick to their brands no matter what. My father only bought Chrysler produces his whole life, even though every one of them had significant problems. They make the mistake of being loyal to a brand instead of being loyal to quality. My son-inlaw drove his new Ram pick up to Vegas last summer, but the 118F temperature was too much for his truck and it died on the freeway. You cannot deny the stats that prove Stellantis brands are terrible...just look at their sales...all down, and inflated inventories all massive. You don't understand the bias against Chrysler because you ignore reality.

You are now the arbiter of “the terrible truth”.