2021 Jeep Compass 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
358 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2021 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability20.6%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
76
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems76 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 76 owner complaints for the 2021 Jeep Compass 4WD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
31
Engine
19
Power Train
8
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Brakes
6
Steering
6
Speed Control
5
Fuel System
4

2021 Jeep Compass 4WD problems by category: Electrical System: 31 complaints, Engine: 19 complaints, Power Train: 8 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Brakes: 6 complaints, Steering: 6 complaints, Speed Control: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 08/12/2025ODI#11680052
Purchased Jan 20 2024 Battery issues started in April 2024, battery started melting a particular component, i had to replace the battery, the melting was still happening, I went to another jeep locat…
Power TrainFiled: 09/26/2023ODI#11546727
When I was driving all a sudden it started having a weird chugging feeling. I was going 40 MPH. Then when I got to a stop sign, my vehicle completely shut off. I have to hit the button to turn back on…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/26/2023ODI#11519150
The Jeep's engine decided to shut off at a red light. This jeep has the automatic shutoff for the engine when idling too long. I could not restart the engine. I blocked 2 lanes of traffic, and was una…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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