Jeep Compass Model Years and History

For 2026, the Jeep Compass drops the Sport and Latitude Lux trims but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

For 2025, the Jeep Compass drops the Latitude Lux trim but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

For 2024, the Jeep Compass carries over with minimal changes.

For 2023, the Jeep Compass drops the front-wheel drive models, but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

For 2022, the Jeep Compass carries over into the new year with minimal changes. Some of the changes include a new exterior styling, an updated infotainment system with a larger touchscreen and more advanced driver safety aids as standard features.

For 2021, the Jeep Compass carries over into the new year with minimal changes. The new 80th Anniversary Edition based on the Latitude trim features unique wheels, leather seats, power driver's seat, remote start, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, special badging, piano black and gunmetal interior accents, and an oak medallion key fob. The Limited and Trailhawk trims both add standard adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. The previous manual transmission option is no longer available.

For 2020, the Jeep Compass carries over into the new year with no significant updates.

For 2019, the Jeep Compass gets a few changes to the options packages. A new Upland Edition trim package is available which bring in some of the styling from the Trailhawk trim. Another new trim package is the High Altitude, which features several interior and exterior upgrades. Both the Sport and Latitude will come with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. And finally, adaptive cruise control is now offered as an option.

After the Jeep Compass was completely redesigned for 2017 this year's models receives no major updates. The Limited trim is now offered in front-wheel drive.

The Jeep Compass has been completely redesigned for 2017. It now shares its exterior styling with the larger Cherokee, including the clamshell hood, dramatic roofline and sculpted fenders and shoulders. Power comes from Jeep's proven 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder, which now makes 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, figures that are up 8 hp and 10 lb-ft, respectively. With stop-start technology, it can return up to 30 mpg on the highway. The new Compass is offered in both 4x2 and 4x4 models, and transmissions include 6-speed manual and automatic choices as well as a class-exclusive 9-speed automatic.

The Limited trim has been dropped for 2016, and Bluetooth is now standard radio items across the board.

All-wheel drive is now available on the Altitude and High Altitude trims. Otherwise, the Compass is basically the same as its 2014 predecessor.

The Jeep Compass receives minor updates for 2014. Chief among them is a switch from the continuously variable transmission (CVT) of years past to a new 6-speed automatic with a manual shifting mode. Elsewhere, Jeep added a new acoustic-laminate windshield to help cut down on road noise, new bi-halogen projector headlamps to improve nighttime forward visibility, body color side mirrors, and chrome accents on the grille surrounds and fog lamp bezels. Finally, Jeep has added seat-mounted side airbags as standard on all Compass models.

For 2013, Jeep Compass models with the 2.0L engine and manual transmission get slightly higher EPA highway ratings--now 30 mpg. Otherwise this model line is carried over from 2012 unchanged, although Winter Chill Pearl Coat and Black Forest Green Pearl Coast have been added to the palette of exterior colors.

The 70th Anniversary, a special-edition one-off for 2011, is no longer available. Otherwise, the Compass is virtually identical to last year's model.

The 2011 Jeep Compass gets a styling update for 2011, with sharper front end lines looking much like those on the Grand Cherokee. All sheetmetal from the windshield forward has been updated, with new front and rear fascias as well. Jeep also fitted more sound insulation as well as suspension improvements, helping to create more of a solid and quiet feel on the road, and greater off-road capabilities have also been added to go along with the more rugged look. 2011 also sees a long list of added standard features as well as an interior redesign.

The 2010 Jeep Compass remains unchanged from 2009. Last year in 2009, Jeep made several major changes to the Compass, to include improved sound insulation in the floor and engine compartment, as well as a revamped exhaust resonator to help reduce road noise.

As it turns three years old, Jeep's 2009 Compass will see changes mostly in its interior, where a new center console features a split lid for extra storage space. New door trim gets extra padding and soft-touch plastic, and the instruments now feature LED gauges. Revised air vents, illuminated cupholders and a carpeted cargo floor are now standard. A 30-gigabyte hard drive for music storage is a new option. Improved sound insulation in the floor and engine compartment, as well as a revamped exhaust resonator, should help reduce road noise. Sport models have a revised suspension for improved ride and handling. Finally, front-wheel drive Compass models equipped with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) are now certified as partial-zero emissions vehicles (PZEV).

In its second model year, the Jeep Compass gets a wide range of changes to its lists of standard and available equipment lists for 2008. Most notably, air conditioning is now standard across the model line, and a navigation system is newly available on the top Limited model. A newly available Special Equipment Group "E" package brings stain-resistant fabric, carpeted floor mats, and cruise control, and a Safety and Convenience Group brings a garage door opener, an auto-dimming mirror, an information center, and an alarm system. Also, the Security and Convenience Group now includes the UConnect hands-free communication system, the Trailer Tow Prep Group now adds a full-size spare tire, and the Premium Sound Group adds Sirius satellite radio. The Compass's engine and transmission have received some calibration changes to help reduce noise, and the CVT automatic transmission is now equipped with an Auto Stick function, which allows some driver control of the gear ratio. The interior has been brightened up a bit with new chrome trim inside on the door locks, door handles, and radio knobs. Finally, there are also several color changes: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl replaces Black Clear Coat and Surf Blue Pearl replaces Marine Blue Pearl; Sunburst Orange Pearl is new.

The Jeep Compass is new for 2007. Based on the Dodge Caliber, Jeep added their signature seven-slot grille and round headlights, increased the ride height, and added Jeep's Freedom Drive system. The Compass utilizes Daimler Chrysler's 2.4L four-cylinder World engine with variable valve timing, generating 172 horsepower and 165 lb-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard but a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is optional for those looking to rest their left foot.