Well done. I can't even imagine how much time it took to plan the alternate routes for testing and set up all those cameras along the way and then retrieve them again. Then all the editing. I'd like to applaud your dedication and thoroughness put into all your videos!
The Compass is most Popular Model from Jeep in Europe. I have the Compass with 2.0 Diesel Engine. I live in Germany and we drive a lot kilometre through Europe with no Problems. In Europe we love the Look and Image . Jeep is legend like Land Rover. I love my Copass
This channel has quickly become one of my go to for straight forward reviews on vehicles that I don’t even have any interest in lol. Thanks for the content!!
"Real World Test Drive" is a legit series that needs to happen. Buy a car on the other side of the country and put it through its shit on the way home. You got yourself a series, dude.
I’ve got an ‘87 XJ that runs like new, and is super capable and reliable with 350k miles. I’ve got a lemony yellow (silver to the eye) 2019 compass that I can’t trust to keep running. Bought it because I’ve had such good luck with my XJ, boy was I mistaken. It’s in the shop for the third time in as many months with dead batteries. Dealer claims everything in the charging system has checked out (though the second time they claimed they found a loose cable??-how do you miss that?). Still in the shop, and they said again everything checked out but the batteries. I asked if they root caused the battery issue, and they have no answer. They can keep it until they prove to me it’s reliable at this point. What a piece! I never thought I’d say this but, stay away from Jeeps IMO.
I enjoy these road trip videos. I rented a Compass in 2016 for a two week road trip. This 2022 looks completely different. I’m glad to see they evolving these cars so quickly.
I am so grateful I found your video! I've never owned a brand new vehicle before and I've never spent more than 20 grand on a vehicle before until we bought our 2020 honda talon last year. We have fallen in love with the off road lifestyle and the 4x4 capabilities and We are also in need of a more fuel efficient vehicle (have nothing but diesel trucks) so we are seriously considering the 2022 trailhawk so we can hopefully have the best of both worlds! I was worried we are making a mistake spending 35 grand on a compass and I'm so grateful you put so much time, energy and money in to making this video so now I know we are making the right decision for us! Thanks again brother I appreciate you!
I got stuck renting a Jeep Compass a couple years ago, it was the biggest piece of crap I've ever driven. I can't say one positive thing about the experience, except that it eventually ended. Even the radio broke at one point. Buying one is certainly going to be an adventure. :) Good luck with that Jeep reliability. Think it's going to make you like your Toyota even more when you're done.
Agreed. The only Jeeps worthy of the Jeep name are the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Gladiator. I have a GC myself...no issues. The others...JUNK (except wrangler and Gladiator)
The Compass is the best looking vehicle that Jeep makes in my opinion and it would be near the top of my shortlist if it was available with the 2 liter turbo. NA engines just run out of steam where I live due to the altitude. Really great video though, a perfect little escape for me on a Sunday afternoon. I’ve been craving a road trip but I need to stay safe until I’m done with chemo so I’ve stayed home for the better part of the past 2 years. This vid really helped scratch that itch, so thank you!
I can’t tell you how many hotels I’ve stayed at in Asia where I was the first guy to peel the protective plastic off the AC controller, even though it’d be several years old. So strangely satisfying.
This was a really excellent review & video Ryan. Its very interesting that a lot of the AWD components are essentially 'off the shelf' parts used by many different brands, I didn't know that. I have also found the 9 Speed trans to be substantially smoother in our '21 Renegade TH and more refined when compared to our 2017 Cherokee. You've already demonstrated perfectly, in your 3 videos, the 'sweet' spot for vehicles like this. (I really liked the Compass TH when shopping, but preferred the 1.3L Turbo option on the Renegade. Plus it was $4k cheaper...we're very happy with it after a year of ownership.)
I looked into the smaller Jeep models, but I got the Cherokee it ended up being priced almost identical to the Compass after incentives. Plus I got the 2.0T win-win. The Cherokee uses many components supplied by American Axle & Manufacturing.
Hey man! I just drove back from Houston to Utah on the 27th and it’s crazy to see you take pretty much the same route as me and the wife did. Seeing all those random fire shooters in west Texas was nuts and even more nutty is all the red cell tower lights outside Roswell and Albuquerque.
Solid video. One thing that should be added to your videos for all vehicles, regardless of make or model, is a discussion about reliability and a look at previous years and how they've held up.
Excellent vid, man. My roommate had a 2017 Renegade Trailhawk and we took that off road on similar trails, no issues, fun, but it was painfully slow on the highway. The transmiaaion shifted slowly and that still seems to be the case, but the shifts were very smooth. Just one problem at 30,000 miles around the end of the lease- a sticking front brake caliper. Not one other problem during the 39 mo lease, except for that it was still slow. 😁
Thanks for the very comprehensive and informative review. This is the best one I've run across yet on the 2022 Compass. I am considering the new Latitude Lux trim, but still found this review, including the off-road content, quite interesting since I also have a Wrangler.
The 2.4L TigerShark has always been a course, comparatively inefficient engine, but paired to the 6A transmission in my very-well-equipped 2014 Patriot Freedom Edition ($24K out the door), it has given me no cause to complain. Yet I don't consider it a suitable powerplant when the purchase price rises into the upper $30Ks. Therefore, I'd forego the luxury/high-tech appointments of the Compass in favor of the Cherokee Trailhawk with its much more satisfying 3.2 V6. Thanks for the top-notch and insightful video!
My wife just bought one but without the extra interior package and she loves it. Only has 800 miles so far bought it with 3 miles. It's slow as hell but I drive a Hellcat and 87 ramcharger LE 360 V8.
Hear what you’re saying about power. However, once loaded down with camping gear and roof rack, it’s tough to keep highway speeds with a lower power vehicle especially with crosswinds.
We had brand-new Compass trailhawk 2018 and had so many problems: oíl leaked, suspension broke very early, battery stopped working in the first year, panoramic sunroof went loose, the display had and issue and was replaced , went in limp mode, start/stop function stop working after the first year and the service in the dealership was terrible. It was fun the first months though.
That sounds like our experience with our Renegade. It was an absolute nightmare to own and we ditched it after a year. I’ll never own a Stellantis product again.
I prefer your reviews over other's. You do a slew of videos in real world driving scenarios even with the offroad course you built and use, it proves the AWD/4WD systems are either good or they're not, you put them to the test unlike other channels that just stop at the first wheel slip and claim the vehicle is garbage....you actually let the system do its job or at least give it the opportunity to do so. I'd really love to know what got you into doing automotive reviews, and how you got started in the field of reviews, and buying test vehicles like what criteria do you use to decide I'm buying this vehicle, but I'll just do the reviews on this other vehicle using available press vehicles?
Americans honestly are so lucky. They get such a huge choice of good cars at good prices. I have a Jeep Compass Trailhawk with features nowhere close to this and I paid equivalent of $42000 for it. I remember Jeep launching Grand Cherokee a few years back here and it cost nearly $100000. Same is the case with almost all the capable international cars here. I just watch these videos from USA and I get so jealous man.
I drove my Compass from NY to Denver and back. Zero issues accept it was not happy with the 85 octane fuel in Colorado. I moved back to mid grade 87 and it was fine. Over 30MPG for most of the trip.
The cost-cutting philosophy of Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge: "Make sure it looks and drives good, so people will buy it. Cut costs where people can't see them, so they only have to deal with it after they already gave us their money." The opposite is very evident with vehicles like the Maverick. You can see the cost cutting measures (cheaper, harder plastic, less gimmicky features, etc).
I agree I work at a jeep dealership & these vehicles feel very crappy driving with the vibrating throttle pedal, jerky trans & small bolts holding the struts, I test drove a 2021 Subaru crosstrek & bought it for a retirement vehicle to tow a small boat ,camp & commute. Tha Subaru feels like Quality.
There's a $4,000 rebate in California on these right now on 2022 models. A local dealer has a Latitude that has the same equipment as the Forester Premium. The Forester is $34,000 and the dealer won't budge. The Compass is $28,000 with the rebate and dealer discount. Probably can get them down a bit more. That's a huge difference for very similar equipment and performance. I'm seriously considering one. Rebate is over in three days so I better decide! lol
I own a 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk with essentially the same AWD system. Swap out the tires for Falken Wildpeak AT3 W’s and you’d be surprised with how well the vehicle handles snow both on-road and off-road. You live in Seattle as well, right? I was able to easily drive up Queen Anne hill and other very steep grades when it snowed 4-6 inches over the holidays. Also made it through Snoqualmie Pass (before it was opened to the public) when it was closed due to 3 feet of snow on I-90. I’m a first responder and need a vehicle that can go almost anywhere in case I can’t use my department-issued vehicle (Ford Escape). I’ve driven 120,000+ miles in my Jeep Renegade and it has never left me stranded. Reason I didn’t get a Jeep Wrangler is because it’s 4WD system is primarily for off-road as it is ill-advised to use 4-high on pavement due to issues with crabbing.
Lastly, my only complaint is the 9-speed transmission. My Jeep has the same 2.4L Tiger Shark engine and I swear it hates this transmission. It feels like 9th gear is too tall for any freeway driving with more than a 1% grade. The transmission overall feels like it’s upshifted one gear too high. As a result, I normally override the auto and manually select gears.
Jeep did re-tune the transmission for 2022 and it's better. Far less hunting than the older model, but there's still a bit of it. Also i did upgrade to FWP AT3Ws and theyre a good match for this one. We have a snow video coming out with them installed this weekend.
Thanks for pointing out that car enthusiast reviewers overemphasize the need for speed. I have a Forester Wildernesses and it’s plenty fast for me, I have full confidence in passing on the highway and it gets up mountain roads faster than I care to go without any feel of overtaxing the engine with A/C on full blast and 4 adult passengers. I have never driven a sports car so to me it seems fast, it’s the fastest car I have ever owned.
That's so awesome. Since the time I made up mind on Jeep... I was wondering if I can get more insight on it. Going through your video has made it more easier for me to make a decision. So well thought and efforts put is is appreciated. Thank you once again.
Good job.your videos are crystal clear like which a automobile company rely on strategies and spending time on pros and cons for releasing a good product to survive in different kinds of automobile markets
This car came out in 2021 in india and it's very expensive but it's pretty reliable it's cost 28,000$+ for the base model of this car and it doesn't even have automatic air con and leather seat the variant is sport
all the people here wishing it was turbo. But a turbo is junk when off roading. piping can get loose with vibration and you loose all your power. Also the dust can sand blast your turbo if your air filter cant stop it. 180hp is good you dont need more on a small suv like this... Also small turbo 4 cylinder required premium fuel another downside...
What a great road trip. A shame the Compass is so pokey but for the intended audience it sure appears to check a lot of boxes. Looking forward to the longer term reviews, including TCO discussions.
The cherokee trailhawk has 56:1 crawl ratio (60:1 Wrangler, 20:1 Compass Traihawk, 20:1 Renegade Trailhawk ) if you guys want a comparison PS: The Wrangler Rubicon features an available 4.88:1 axle ratio that delivers a Best-in-Class 100:1
Happy New Year!! Just for the "fun", in France (since Jeep is now french in a way :D ) you can only get a trailhawk with the 4xe (1.3 Turbo with an electric engine on the rear) and without hooks or 4low (6 speed gear box) for just 55000€ (about 63,000 USD). Since you aren't allowed to ride on unpaved road almost everywhere that's not the Compass that will sell the most here :D 29:07 thank you for the new wallpaper! :3 29:09 another one! 29:43 too many gorgeous shot everytime, DST is now my official wallpaper provider :D
@@inyourface2735 I'm sorry I just can't agree with that. The transmissions have developed a bad reputation for a reason. It's not coincidences that forums and journalists severely criticized the Jeeps trans. Most car buyers of most makes don't maintain their vehicles like they should but not every vehicle suffers from the stigma of unreliable trans like the Jeep does.
@@vedder10 zf 9speed is designed to maintain free.(no ATF change is necessary according to manufacturer). Most complaining is from car journalist who would floor the vehicle regardless the real need.
I have a 2011 Jeep Compass since new and so far no issues. I flushed out all the fluids and do oil changes regularly. It’s had some sensors that go bad but they’re like $10 to change out. All in all, not bad. Same goes for my 2004 Jeep Wrangler since new, still running great, just regular maintenance.
Great video as always Ryan keep up the good work! Love the local coffee shop low key plugs. Looking forward to some Maverick vs Compass videos that we all know will eventually come.
Thank you so much for this video.😁 I have been in the market for a Jeep Compass, so your video was very helpful. Also happy to hear this review is coming from a fellow Washingtonian.🌲 Im officially subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos. 😊
I would buy a Compass(If I didn't just buy a Wrangler)if the engine wasn't so underpowered. The 2.0Turbo would be absolutely perfect for this thing. But realistically I'm waiting for the next gen Cherokee/Liberty and would probably a Trailhawk Elite or High Altitude model.
I agree on the engine. They either need to tweak this one so it can push closer to 200HP (modern 4 bangers should have no issue with this. Even Toyota has hit this metric on their basic 2.5 3 years ago.), Or hit it with a turbo option It's a very nice vehicle. But it's just to weak
Thanks for sharing... I bought my Compass 2 yrs ago in Jan 2020... just got in an accident. Some idiot hit me on the freeway. Thankfully I was safe. Finally took it in the collision place and think they are going to say its totaled. So now I am back to square one. Thinking about getting the Trailhawk this time around. Thoughts?
I have constant problems with Jeep Compass from the moment I bought it, problems not finishing 😩 recently Jeep change full engine for me and guess what after 2 weeks of changing my engine all those notifications started to comeback again… the final one fuel cut off and my car always stopping in the middle of the road. 😩
I hate modern cars with the blacks grays and whites so dull vs my town car and other cars of my era so much great colors really makes you want to drive them and admire the fact you have something different. I love my town car because im the only one in my city with one
Jeep has a 2.0 L turbo 4 cyl engine with 270HP and 295 ft/lb of torque for the Cherokee... I don't understand why they do not offer this as an optional engine on the Compass... I believe they would sell a lot more with that option offered... that base engine is just way too underpowered.
Cute SUV...anyone else notice the driver side fog light already gave up at end of this segment...for 37+, I better get a moonroof and a motor that doesn't sound like a sewing machine. I like the look though and as always.....great review here! Spot on.
No sun roof is a plus for me. A sun roof is usually what prevents me from specing the higher luxury packages. I'm not interested in a roof leak in a few years.
Allot of negative comments but unfortunately I agree with the poor quality issues from Fiat Chrysler group, I read allot of nightmares about these! The Only Jeep worth considering is a Wrangler but I wish you luck! You happen to have one of the most reliable vehicles in the Toyota 4-Runner and one of the worst in The Compass
I pretty much tell people to avoid any small Chrysler products that’s FWD based and uses the ZF 9 speed and using the 2.4. But again I’d you like their cars I recommend getting an extended warranty if you’re that scared.
@@La-yt1wr yeah the extended warranty is probably a good idea with the ZF9. though the problems they had initially with that have been resolved and they sell a LOT of vehicles with that transmission, so im not worried.
Great video! This is the vehicle I am currently looking at. Bought a brand new 2022 Bronco Sport and it has given me NOTHING but problems. Horribly built on a mechanical level by Ford and has spent more time in the shop than it has with me. The thing still isn't fixed either. In the process of having Ford buy the vehicle back and as soon as they do, I think I am going to go pick up one of these.
Isn’t driving a brand new engine at the same RPM as with freeway travel a really bad thing for the long term life of the engine? You’re supposed to drive it without pushing the engine (freeway is fine) and also alternate the RPM regularly as I understand it.
1:27 Only 37,000 dollars😍😱.........in india topend model Compass model S is 35 Lakhs rupees which is 47,000 dollars. The Wrangler Rubicon here in India is rupees 60 lacs which is 81,000 dollars. This is due to indian Taxes and all.....i wish i could live in US, jeep is so cheap there and here its expensive.........Still I love jeep and i just got the delivery of the compass model S here last week😍❤🇮🇳
I was going to get one of these, but my lease was up before they were available so I ended up going with something else. I had a 2019 compass that I liked a lot.
Another fine adventure, thanks for taking us along. That’s a great idea, buying a vehicle and driving it home across country. But why get it in Texas? Aren’t the Jeep Compass’s built in Belvedere,Illinois? Keep up the great work.👍
I’m not sure if it’s programmed in but I recently purchased a 2021 compass trail hawk and was disappointed with the power. But after 6000 miles I noticed it seamed to have much more power. I noticed the same thing on my 2015 Ram power wagon after 6000 miles it had better power. Pulling my 35 foot travel trailer I noticed after 6000 miles it had so much more power that briskly taking off pulling the trailer that the torque of the motor would slightly lift one side of truck same as the eighteen wheeler that I would drive at work. So I’m wondering if computer limits power until full break in around 6000 miles.
Nice review, you do some of the best stuff on RUclips. I did not see mentioned if it has a spare tire. I will not even consider any SUV/Crossover that lacks one and the FS spare is one reason I bought a 2021 Outback Onyx. As to leather and sunroofs, I dislike both and that is also part of why I bought my Outback Onyx- cloth seats are more comfortable and do not need to be ventilated like leather or vinyl. Interested to see if the reliability has improved for whatever Chrysler calls itself these days (Stellantis until the next merger). The biggest thing keeping me from buying any Jeep is the build reputation of Chrysler and its successors.
I told you before. Break in the engine/transmission together for the way YOU drive. They work together and the transmission needs more than one day to develop its knowledge base. You will not be complaining about "power" after you know how to use the machinery.
It's too bad they couldn't have done it all in one year. I bought a 2023 Compass Limited in August. The 2.0 engine and 8-speed auto transform the vehicle completely. The 2022 interior refresh started the ball rolling. Overall, it's been great so far. To be honest, I doubt I'd be in this vehicle without the $5,500 discount. I'm not any kind of off roader anymore, so no need for a Trailhawk.
Thanks for the video Ryan. Bronco would be a better choice for many reasons. $37k for a compass regardless of the trim level is crazy. And that's coming from a guy that likes Jeeps lol.
There are some pros and cons why go Bronco sport Badlands it would be more expensive, but for that price you would get a rear true vectoring axle with manual clutch lockers center and rear plus more hp engine... so it is good to competitive option
I just ordered the S Limited. I know it doesn't have the off-road capability of the Tailhawk which is ok for me as l won't be doing that sort of driving. Do you still recommend the S Limited?
Well done. I can't even imagine how much time it took to plan the alternate routes for testing and set up all those cameras along the way and then retrieve them again. Then all the editing. I'd like to applaud your dedication and thoroughness put into all your videos!
Watching this that was all I could think about, really impressive hard work for what appears to be a one man band trip.
The Compass is most Popular Model from Jeep in Europe. I have the Compass with 2.0 Diesel Engine. I live in Germany and we drive a lot kilometre through Europe with no Problems.
In Europe we love the Look and Image . Jeep is legend like Land Rover.
I love my Copass
This channel has quickly become one of my go to for straight forward reviews on vehicles that I don’t even have any interest in lol. Thanks for the content!!
"Real World Test Drive" is a legit series that needs to happen. Buy a car on the other side of the country and put it through its shit on the way home. You got yourself a series, dude.
I’ve got an ‘87 XJ that runs like new, and is super capable and reliable with 350k miles.
I’ve got a lemony yellow (silver to the eye) 2019 compass that I can’t trust to keep running. Bought it because I’ve had such good luck with my XJ, boy was I mistaken.
It’s in the shop for the third time in as many months with dead batteries. Dealer claims everything in the charging system has checked out (though the second time they claimed they found a loose cable??-how do you miss that?).
Still in the shop, and they said again everything checked out but the batteries. I asked if they root caused the battery issue, and they have no answer.
They can keep it until they prove to me it’s reliable at this point. What a piece! I never thought I’d say this but, stay away from Jeeps IMO.
The Trailhawk Jeeps are ridiculously capable, it's actually insane
I enjoy these road trip videos. I rented a Compass in 2016 for a two week road trip. This 2022 looks completely different. I’m glad to see they evolving these cars so quickly.
That long stretch of nothing south of Lubbock is where I grew up. Now I'm in the PNW with you. It was nice to see both in the same video.
I am so grateful I found your video! I've never owned a brand new vehicle before and I've never spent more than 20 grand on a vehicle before until we bought our 2020 honda talon last year. We have fallen in love with the off road lifestyle and the 4x4 capabilities and We are also in need of a more fuel efficient vehicle (have nothing but diesel trucks) so we are seriously considering the 2022 trailhawk so we can hopefully have the best of both worlds! I was worried we are making a mistake spending 35 grand on a compass and I'm so grateful you put so much time, energy and money in to making this video so now I know we are making the right decision for us! Thanks again brother I appreciate you!
Great review, and a terrific format for a more comprehensive evaluation. Would like to see more of these.
I got stuck renting a Jeep Compass a couple years ago, it was the biggest piece of crap I've ever driven. I can't say one positive thing about the experience, except that it eventually ended. Even the radio broke at one point. Buying one is certainly going to be an adventure. :) Good luck with that Jeep reliability. Think it's going to make you like your Toyota even more when you're done.
yup. comparing an american made car to a japanese car is a losing battle.
I hated my Jeep Compass I had bought brand new in 2019. Got rid of it this past June
Agreed. The only Jeeps worthy of the Jeep name are the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Gladiator. I have a GC myself...no issues. The others...JUNK (except wrangler and Gladiator)
@@joeyt5786 so people don’t lie about jeep?
@@joeyt5786 so people don’t lie about jeep?
one of the best reviews I've seen so far! Thank you, Ryan!!
The Compass is the best looking vehicle that Jeep makes in my opinion and it would be near the top of my shortlist if it was available with the 2 liter turbo. NA engines just run out of steam where I live due to the altitude. Really great video though, a perfect little escape for me on a Sunday afternoon. I’ve been craving a road trip but I need to stay safe until I’m done with chemo so I’ve stayed home for the better part of the past 2 years. This vid really helped scratch that itch, so thank you!
how high is your city?
I can’t tell you how many hotels I’ve stayed at in Asia where I was the first guy to peel the protective plastic off the AC controller, even though it’d be several years old. So strangely satisfying.
You rejoice like a little child unwrapping a present. so nice to see And the all-encompassing and detailed explanations. Great to look at.
This was a really excellent review & video Ryan. Its very interesting that a lot of the AWD components are essentially 'off the shelf' parts used by many different brands, I didn't know that. I have also found the 9 Speed trans to be substantially smoother in our '21 Renegade TH and more refined when compared to our 2017 Cherokee. You've already demonstrated perfectly, in your 3 videos, the 'sweet' spot for vehicles like this. (I really liked the Compass TH when shopping, but preferred the 1.3L Turbo option on the Renegade. Plus it was $4k cheaper...we're very happy with it after a year of ownership.)
I looked into the smaller Jeep models, but I got the Cherokee it ended up being priced almost identical to the Compass after incentives. Plus I got the 2.0T win-win. The Cherokee uses many components supplied by American Axle & Manufacturing.
Easily, one of my most favorite vehicle review videos! This is just such a nice road trip!
I really love your cross country videos when you are driving state to state like this! I have been deep diving trying find more!
You should def do more cross country reviews when you buy new vehicles for the channel. Great video!
I needed this ride along!!! Thank you.
Hey man! I just drove back from Houston to Utah on the 27th and it’s crazy to see you take pretty much the same route as me and the wife did. Seeing all those random fire shooters in west Texas was nuts and even more nutty is all the red cell tower lights outside Roswell and Albuquerque.
Solid video. One thing that should be added to your videos for all vehicles, regardless of make or model, is a discussion about reliability and a look at previous years and how they've held up.
then it would be the Toyota/Lexus channel 😆
Always love the videos! Never stop doing what you’re doing.
Excellent vid, man. My roommate had a 2017 Renegade Trailhawk and we took that off road on similar trails, no issues, fun, but it was painfully slow on the highway. The transmiaaion shifted slowly and that still seems to be the case, but the shifts were very smooth.
Just one problem at 30,000 miles around the end of the lease- a sticking front brake caliper. Not one other problem during the 39 mo lease, except for that it was still slow. 😁
🗣You Changed Your Shirt Ryan, What About Your Sock's Fella? lol"lol 😀🤣🤣🤣🤣 Beautiful Jeep Btw & Health To Enjoy It!!
We just got one - love how it drives around town - but hate it on the highway. Just """NO GO""" in it.
Great video Ryan.... That's one way to test a new vehicle that's for sure... Keep it up brother...
Thanks for the very comprehensive and informative review. This is the best one I've run across yet on the 2022 Compass. I am considering the new Latitude Lux trim, but still found this review, including the off-road content, quite interesting since I also have a Wrangler.
The 2.4L TigerShark has always been a course, comparatively inefficient engine, but paired to the 6A transmission in my very-well-equipped 2014 Patriot Freedom Edition ($24K out the door), it has given me no cause to complain. Yet I don't consider it a suitable powerplant when the purchase price rises into the upper $30Ks. Therefore, I'd forego the luxury/high-tech appointments of the Compass in favor of the Cherokee Trailhawk with its much more satisfying 3.2 V6. Thanks for the top-notch and insightful video!
My wife just bought one but without the extra interior package and she loves it. Only has 800 miles so far bought it with 3 miles. It's slow as hell but I drive a Hellcat and 87 ramcharger LE 360 V8.
Hear what you’re saying about power. However, once loaded down with camping gear and roof rack, it’s tough to keep highway speeds with a lower power vehicle especially with crosswinds.
We had brand-new Compass trailhawk 2018 and had so many problems: oíl leaked, suspension broke very early, battery stopped working in the first year, panoramic sunroof went loose, the display had and issue and was replaced , went in limp mode, start/stop function stop working after the first year and the service in the dealership was terrible. It was fun the first months though.
That sounds like our experience with our Renegade. It was an absolute nightmare to own and we ditched it after a year. I’ll never own a Stellantis product again.
I prefer your reviews over other's. You do a slew of videos in real world driving scenarios even with the offroad course you built and use, it proves the AWD/4WD systems are either good or they're not, you put them to the test unlike other channels that just stop at the first wheel slip and claim the vehicle is garbage....you actually let the system do its job or at least give it the opportunity to do so.
I'd really love to know what got you into doing automotive reviews, and how you got started in the field of reviews, and buying test vehicles like what criteria do you use to decide I'm buying this vehicle, but I'll just do the reviews on this other vehicle using available press vehicles?
Americans honestly are so lucky. They get such a huge choice of good cars at good prices. I have a Jeep Compass Trailhawk with features nowhere close to this and I paid equivalent of $42000 for it. I remember Jeep launching Grand Cherokee a few years back here and it cost nearly $100000. Same is the case with almost all the capable international cars here. I just watch these videos from USA and I get so jealous man.
Are you in Europe?
American vehicles are almost all literal junk, dont even bother
I drove my Compass from NY to Denver and back.
Zero issues accept it was not happy with the 85 octane fuel in Colorado.
I moved back to mid grade 87 and it was fine.
Over 30MPG for most of the trip.
The cost-cutting philosophy of Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge:
"Make sure it looks and drives good, so people will buy it. Cut costs where people can't see them, so they only have to deal with it after they already gave us their money."
The opposite is very evident with vehicles like the Maverick. You can see the cost cutting measures (cheaper, harder plastic, less gimmicky features, etc).
I agree I work at a jeep dealership & these vehicles feel very crappy driving with the vibrating throttle pedal, jerky trans & small bolts holding the struts, I test drove a 2021 Subaru crosstrek & bought it for a retirement vehicle to tow a small boat ,camp & commute. Tha Subaru feels like Quality.
My Dodge is 20 years old. 258.000 miles. Different company though. It still runs fine. It could use some new suspension though.
Sounds like ford
Great video. Look forward to ta comparison against the Bronco Sport
There's a $4,000 rebate in California on these right now on 2022 models. A local dealer has a Latitude that has the same equipment as the Forester Premium. The Forester is $34,000 and the dealer won't budge. The Compass is $28,000 with the rebate and dealer discount. Probably can get them down a bit more. That's a huge difference for very similar equipment and performance. I'm seriously considering one. Rebate is over in three days so I better decide! lol
I own a 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk with essentially the same AWD system. Swap out the tires for Falken Wildpeak AT3 W’s and you’d be surprised with how well the vehicle handles snow both on-road and off-road. You live in Seattle as well, right? I was able to easily drive up Queen Anne hill and other very steep grades when it snowed 4-6 inches over the holidays. Also made it through Snoqualmie Pass (before it was opened to the public) when it was closed due to 3 feet of snow on I-90.
I’m a first responder and need a vehicle that can go almost anywhere in case I can’t use my department-issued vehicle (Ford Escape). I’ve driven 120,000+ miles in my Jeep Renegade and it has never left me stranded.
Reason I didn’t get a Jeep Wrangler is because it’s 4WD system is primarily for off-road as it is ill-advised to use 4-high on pavement due to issues with crabbing.
Lastly, my only complaint is the 9-speed transmission. My Jeep has the same 2.4L Tiger Shark engine and I swear it hates this transmission. It feels like 9th gear is too tall for any freeway driving with more than a 1% grade. The transmission overall feels like it’s upshifted one gear too high. As a result, I normally override the auto and manually select gears.
Jeep did re-tune the transmission for 2022 and it's better. Far less hunting than the older model, but there's still a bit of it. Also i did upgrade to FWP AT3Ws and theyre a good match for this one. We have a snow video coming out with them installed this weekend.
Thanks for pointing out that car enthusiast reviewers overemphasize the need for speed. I have a Forester Wildernesses and it’s plenty fast for me, I have full confidence in passing on the highway and it gets up mountain roads faster than I care to go without any feel of overtaxing the engine with A/C on full blast and 4 adult passengers. I have never driven a sports car so to me it seems fast, it’s the fastest car I have ever owned.
That's so awesome. Since the time I made up mind on Jeep... I was wondering if I can get more insight on it. Going through your video has made it more easier for me to make a decision. So well thought and efforts put is is appreciated. Thank you once again.
Good job.your videos are crystal clear like which a automobile company rely on strategies and spending time on pros and cons for releasing a good product to survive in different kinds of automobile markets
Wonderful video. Loved your honesty and your style. Expecting my car next week and I am super excited to take it to the Himalayas!
That's was a nice roadtrip!
Excellent review! However, I'm one of those who would keep that screen protector on for as long as I can. 😆 🤣
This car came out in 2021 in india and it's very expensive but it's pretty reliable it's cost 28,000$+ for the base model of this car and it doesn't even have automatic air con and leather seat the variant is sport
Love me a good road trip.
Great video detailing your experience and adventures with the new Compass.
I really enjoyed watching this, thank you.
That motor is underrated... I love it.. in my Renegade Trailhawk.... Stay away from direct injection turbo garbage
all the people here wishing it was turbo. But a turbo is junk when off roading. piping can get loose with vibration and you loose all your power.
Also the dust can sand blast your turbo if your air filter cant stop it.
180hp is good you dont need more on a small suv like this...
Also small turbo 4 cylinder required premium fuel another downside...
What a great road trip. A shame the Compass is so pokey but for the intended audience it sure appears to check a lot of boxes. Looking forward to the longer term reviews, including TCO discussions.
Pokey?
@@patrickbertlein4626 pokey meaning under-powered or slow
Congrats on the purchase Ryan! Thanks for another great video!!!
The cherokee trailhawk has 56:1 crawl ratio (60:1 Wrangler, 20:1 Compass Traihawk, 20:1 Renegade Trailhawk ) if you guys want a comparison
PS: The Wrangler Rubicon features an available 4.88:1 axle ratio that delivers a Best-in-Class 100:1
Really great video. I own a 2016 renegade sport so this thumbnail caught my attention. Keep up the great work.
Happy New Year!! Just for the "fun", in France (since Jeep is now french in a way :D ) you can only get a trailhawk with the 4xe (1.3 Turbo with an electric engine on the rear) and without hooks or 4low (6 speed gear box) for just 55000€ (about 63,000 USD). Since you aren't allowed to ride on unpaved road almost everywhere that's not the Compass that will sell the most here :D
29:07 thank you for the new wallpaper! :3
29:09 another one!
29:43 too many gorgeous shot everytime, DST is now my official wallpaper provider :D
I like the look of this and the Cherokee, I just don't trust Jeep's build quality and reliability.
After owning a fca product for a few years I can honestly say it’s fine as long as you maintain your car and follow normal maintenance
@@inyourface2735 I'm sorry I just can't agree with that. The transmissions have developed a bad reputation for a reason. It's not coincidences that forums and journalists severely criticized the Jeeps trans. Most car buyers of most makes don't maintain their vehicles like they should but not every vehicle suffers from the stigma of unreliable trans like the Jeep does.
I have a 2021 Cherokee and I love it so far but I dont really know much about cars. It is fun to drive though
@@vedder10 zf 9speed is designed to maintain free.(no ATF change is necessary according to manufacturer).
Most complaining is from car journalist who would floor the vehicle regardless the real need.
I have a 2011 Jeep Compass since new and so far no issues. I flushed out all the fluids and do oil changes regularly. It’s had some sensors that go bad but they’re like $10 to change out. All in all, not bad. Same goes for my 2004 Jeep Wrangler since new, still running great, just regular maintenance.
Love ❤️ it…. I want one ignore the piano black and enjoy it!!!!
Great video would love to hear how this compares against the Bronco sport experience
I love to get the jeep compass 2022 right now I have the jeep compass 2018 your lucky to have it
That transmission change made the difference in performance in ‘24. The ‘24 Compass Trailhawk is the one to get!*
Here in Brazil the compass trailhawk comes with a diesel engine with about the same power
Great video as always Ryan keep up the good work! Love the local coffee shop low key plugs. Looking forward to some Maverick vs Compass videos that we all know will eventually come.
Jeeps are better then what people think
Thank you so much for this video.😁 I have been in the market for a Jeep Compass, so your video was very helpful. Also happy to hear this review is coming from a fellow Washingtonian.🌲 Im officially subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos. 😊
I would buy a Compass(If I didn't just buy a Wrangler)if the engine wasn't so underpowered. The 2.0Turbo would be absolutely perfect for this thing. But realistically I'm waiting for the next gen Cherokee/Liberty and would probably a Trailhawk Elite or High Altitude model.
I agree on the engine.
They either need to tweak this one so it can push closer to 200HP (modern 4 bangers should have no issue with this. Even Toyota has hit this metric on their basic 2.5 3 years ago.), Or hit it with a turbo option
It's a very nice vehicle. But it's just to weak
We just got one - love how it drives around town - but hate it on the highway. Just """NO GO""" in it.
This vehicle is all a man needs tbh. If you want to drive fast, buy a performance vehicle lol.
My 2018 renegade trail hawk (basically a compass) was the slowest and heavy. I sold it after 6k miles and took the huge Loss to go to Lexus
Looked like a fun trip!
20:1 crawl ratio is pretty good for this type of vehicle. The stock XJ Cherokee only has a 27:1 crawl ratio and it's 4Lo will go anywhere.
Thanks for sharing... I bought my Compass 2 yrs ago in Jan 2020... just got in an accident. Some idiot hit me on the freeway. Thankfully I was safe. Finally took it in the collision place and think they are going to say its totaled. So now I am back to square one. Thinking about getting the Trailhawk this time around. Thoughts?
Best approach and break over bro .... You need to push it harder
I have constant problems with Jeep Compass from the moment I bought it, problems not finishing 😩 recently Jeep change full engine for me and guess what after 2 weeks of changing my engine all those notifications started to comeback again… the final one fuel cut off and my car always stopping in the middle of the road. 😩
Just bought a 2022 Cherokee with off road package. No regrets.
Love your reviews Ryan!
I hate modern cars with the blacks grays and whites so dull vs my town car and other cars of my era so much great colors really makes you want to drive them and admire the fact you have something different. I love my town car because im the only one in my city with one
OnX is really great. I use a Samsung A7 Lite tablet in my SxS and it never let's me down.
Jeep has a 2.0 L turbo 4 cyl engine with 270HP and 295 ft/lb of torque for the Cherokee... I don't understand why they do not offer this as an optional engine on the Compass... I believe they would sell a lot more with that option offered... that base engine is just way too underpowered.
Cute SUV...anyone else notice the driver side fog light already gave up at end of this segment...for 37+, I better get a moonroof and a motor that doesn't sound like a sewing machine.
I like the look though and as always.....great review here! Spot on.
As we noted earlier in the review it has fog lights that illuminate corners based on wheel position.
@@drivingsports Oh, ok. I stand corrected sir! Nice feature, but it could make one think one doesn’t work.
No sun roof is a plus for me. A sun roof is usually what prevents me from specing the higher luxury packages. I'm not interested in a roof leak in a few years.
Allot of negative comments but unfortunately I agree with the poor quality issues from Fiat Chrysler group, I read allot of nightmares about these! The Only Jeep worth considering is a Wrangler but I wish you luck! You happen to have one of the most reliable vehicles in the Toyota 4-Runner and one of the worst in The Compass
jeep quality and reliability has gotten BETTER under fiat chrysler. hoping it continues that trend under stelantis
Grand Cherokee, Wrangler or Gladiator. I wouldn't consider any others. I have a GC. No issues ..friends with Compass, patriot...all issues.
I pretty much tell people to avoid any small Chrysler products that’s FWD based and uses the ZF 9 speed and using the 2.4. But again I’d you like their cars I recommend getting an extended warranty if you’re that scared.
@@La-yt1wr yeah the extended warranty is probably a good idea with the ZF9. though the problems they had initially with that have been resolved and they sell a LOT of vehicles with that transmission, so im not worried.
@@JRs-guitars GC is nice, too big for me though. Cherokee and Compass are the right size for me.
you should of kept the plastic on for resale value
that bit of plastic isnt going to change the resale value
Great video! This is the vehicle I am currently looking at. Bought a brand new 2022 Bronco Sport and it has given me NOTHING but problems. Horribly built on a mechanical level by Ford and has spent more time in the shop than it has with me. The thing still isn't fixed either. In the process of having Ford buy the vehicle back and as soon as they do, I think I am going to go pick up one of these.
Isn’t driving a brand new engine at the same RPM as with freeway travel a really bad thing for the long term life of the engine? You’re supposed to drive it without pushing the engine (freeway is fine) and also alternate the RPM regularly as I understand it.
Every new car review I see, the person driving it does a couple of 0-60 runs. And let’s not forget the full braking test.
I really enjoyed it ⛈🌦🌨👍👍🤠
1:27 Only 37,000 dollars😍😱.........in india topend model Compass model S is 35 Lakhs rupees which is 47,000 dollars.
The Wrangler Rubicon here in India is rupees 60 lacs which is 81,000 dollars.
This is due to indian Taxes and all.....i wish i could live in US, jeep is so cheap there and here its expensive.........Still I love jeep and i just got the delivery of the compass model S here last week😍❤🇮🇳
Happy New Year.. Thank you for sharing ☺️
Ya do know that the WAGONEER is a REINTRODUCTION of a previous vehjicle line that was discontinued in '93.
I was going to get one of these, but my lease was up before they were available so I ended up going with something else. I had a 2019 compass that I liked a lot.
Good video - as a heads-up, GAIA GPS also has Apple CarPlay GPS integration as well.
Another fine adventure, thanks for taking us along. That’s a great idea, buying a vehicle and driving it home across country. But why get it in Texas? Aren’t the Jeep Compass’s built in Belvedere,Illinois? Keep up the great work.👍
I had some commercial photo work to take care of in Houston as well and this allowed me to skip getting a rental car. 😂
@@drivingsports very cool Ryan
Currently watching (again) your Honda Ridgeline review.
Great video, thanks! But you can never overstate the need for speed just ask Goose.
I’m not sure if it’s programmed in but I recently purchased a 2021 compass trail hawk and was disappointed with the power. But after 6000 miles I noticed it seamed to have much more power.
I noticed the same thing on my 2015 Ram power wagon after 6000 miles it had better power. Pulling my 35 foot travel trailer I noticed after 6000 miles it had so much more power that briskly taking off pulling the trailer that the torque of the motor would slightly lift one side of truck same as the eighteen wheeler that I would drive at work.
So I’m wondering if computer limits power until full break in around 6000 miles.
We’re coming up on 5k miles. Will test again after 6.
Nice review, you do some of the best stuff on RUclips.
I did not see mentioned if it has a spare tire. I will not even consider any SUV/Crossover that lacks one and the FS spare is one reason I bought a 2021 Outback Onyx.
As to leather and sunroofs, I dislike both and that is also part of why I bought my Outback Onyx- cloth seats are more comfortable and do not need to be ventilated like leather or vinyl.
Interested to see if the reliability has improved for whatever Chrysler calls itself these days (Stellantis until the next merger). The biggest thing keeping me from buying any Jeep is the build reputation of Chrysler and its successors.
It has a space saver spare. BUT. It can fit a full size in the bay. We’ve since upgraded ours.
I told you before. Break in the engine/transmission together for the way YOU drive. They work together and the transmission needs more than one day to develop its knowledge base. You will not be complaining about "power" after you know how to use the machinery.
The 2023 Compass will have a 2L turbo! It's now official!
It's too bad they couldn't have done it all in one year. I bought a 2023 Compass Limited in August. The 2.0 engine and 8-speed auto transform the vehicle completely. The 2022 interior refresh started the ball rolling. Overall, it's been great so far. To be honest, I doubt I'd be in this vehicle without the $5,500 discount. I'm not any kind of off roader anymore, so no need for a Trailhawk.
Thanks for the video Ryan. Bronco would be a better choice for many reasons. $37k for a compass regardless of the trim level is crazy. And that's coming from a guy that likes Jeeps lol.
Then we’d have two Fords. Can’t have that!
Why is the bronco sport a better option? Interior isn’t as nice as this and the exterior styling isn’t as nice. Plus, it not a Jeep.
@@Natethegreat200c Wish Jeep didn't go with all that gloss black.
There are some pros and cons why go Bronco sport Badlands it would be more expensive, but for that price you would get a rear true vectoring axle with manual clutch lockers center and rear plus more hp engine... so it is good to competitive option
I found Garmin's nav in UConnect completely useless. I'd rather use Google Maps and OnX for the trails.
I have a doubt!
Which one to buy...Subaru XV 2022 ir Jeep Compass Trailhawk Diesel ?
I just ordered the S Limited. I know it doesn't have the off-road capability of the Tailhawk which is ok for me as l won't be doing that sort of driving. Do you still recommend the S Limited?
Such a great looking SUV, Jeep did a great job on it.
Why? Almost the same price as Subaru Outback Wilderness, ground clearance higher + 2.4 turbo! As a long term test for content, well done