2023 Jeep Compass (Red) Edition 4x4
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- Photo: 2025 Jeep Compass Sport in Bright White, front right, 2025-09-07 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: JEEP COMPASS (MP) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jeep Compass (white) on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach 1of2 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz would appreciate a photo credit if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4L, rear 7.6.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Jeep Compass interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Jeep Compass (Red) Edition 4x4 is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $37,840 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 5,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Compass measures 173.4 inches long on a 103.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,620 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,840 |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,435 |
| Destination Charge | $1,595 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L turbocharged DOHC inline-4 with engine stop-start (ESS); direct injection; aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft |
| Redline | 5,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Chain-driven DOHC; variable valve timing (VVT) on intake and exhaust |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | High-pressure direct injection; electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Jeep Active Drive full-time 4x4 (auto on-demand); Auto 4x4 and Neutral modes |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (8F30) |
| 1st Gear | 4.72 (27 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.91 (44 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.86 (69 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.42 (90 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.22 (105 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (128 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.79 (162 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 (201 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.24 |
| Final Drive | 3.73 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded 87 octane |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut; coil springs; flat front steel crossmember; high-strength steel double shell lower control arm; stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Chapman strut; high-strength steel links; isolated steel rear cradle; coil springs; stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.0 x 1.1 in (305 x 28 mm) vented rotor; 60 mm single-piston floating caliper; ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.95 x 0.47 in (278 x 12 mm) solid rotor; 38 mm single-piston floating caliper; ABS |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in diamond cut aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in diamond cut aluminum |
| Tires Front | 225/55R18 BSW all-season (Continental ProContact) |
| Tires Rear | 225/55R18 BSW all-season (Continental ProContact) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 64.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in |
| Front Track | 60.7 in |
| Rear Track | 60.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 16.1° |
| Departure Angle | 31.4° |
| Cargo Volume | 27.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,620 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (20.6 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep COMPASS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 13, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA campaign 24V436000
Aug 14, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
NHTSA campaign 23V576000
49 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep COMPASS
Owner Complaints
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep COMPASS (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 JEEP COMPASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.