I lost count of the number of "That's OKs" in this review. Jeep/Stellantis has got to be kidding with the price of this vehicle, especially given how unrefined and disposable it looks to be. Oh, and note the number 3 as the first digit of the VIN; that means the vehicle was manufactured in Mexico. For that price, at least Stellantis could have built them here in the USA.
Anyone that looks to buy a new car should always watch a technical review and not just a driving and user review , well done with this video and others like this your reviewing .
Exactly. All new cars present well these days. All manufacturers do a pretty good job with things like nice interiors, nice fit and finish, and they all drive pretty well. The technical reviews are important because they get into the weeds of vehicles that most people don’t think about and things you don’t see when you go to the dealer to look at it. Manufacturers cut corners on the things most consumers don’t even think about.
No mechanic with a brain wants to work on these cars no matter what they are going to get paid, poorly designed unnecessarily complicated designs cost mechanics time and money ultimately
I wonder if the Flat rate service is adjusted for these new vehicles, just imagine doing warranty work at the manufacturer half rate on this fine Stelantis products.
Fiat design at the finest. Jeep has duped Americans into buying the cloned Fiat 500 by more than 0.5 million each year.😊 That includes Cherokee, Patriot, Renegade and Compass. Better spend your hard earned cash on RAV4 or CRV. They last longer and hold up value when you sell them
I absolutely love the transparency AMD shows in these should you buy videos.Even if he was reviewing a Toyota and it had flaws and such he would call them out. Keep them coming sir as people definitively need to be well educated before making a vehicle purchase.
There should be an under/over counter on how many times Amd says “That’s OK Not the end of the world” Any car yhat gets more than 5, should be sent back to the drawing board and be skipped by the consumer. Amd is awesome. I have learned so much from him.
I've been binge-watching your videos on both channels recently. So glad I stumbled upon them a few weeks ago when I started shopping for a vehicle. Not to sound obsessed but you're concise, down to earth and completely chill, like a car mechanic version of Bob Ross. Your input is appreciated.
Absolutely love your vehicle reviews! Not only your honesty but also the details you give that are so valuable to someone like myself who usually works on my own vehicles and intends to keep things for a long time.
I had a 2022 compass as a rental for 3 days and it overheated a few times in traffic. I hope that Jeep figures out build quality/reliability for this model soon.
Very good presentation, didn’t change my mind went and bought 2023 CommPass limited with the elite package. You gave a super overview of my new ride. Really appreciate. Previous rides were GM products. No complaints there went with jeep pricing was good. Quality was good and the new COM pass. Replaced my XT four. Just for your information. I don’t think anyone works on their cars anymore so it doesn’t phase me, what type of valve cover or where the compressor is located. As far as underneath the vehicle you gave me a good insight and I don’t have any problems there. I fully understand this is not an off-road vehicle. The 4 x 4 will get by Michigan roads in the winter time. I do think you have a little animosity towards jeep. However, you give a great overview and I will continue to watch your videos. Just my opinion.
Your right about most people not working on cars anymore but the placement of items does count when it’s time for repairs because they charge by the hour and if something like replacing a starter means removing other items then that’s going to directly affect your pocketbook.
I have 2 Jeep compass SUVs one a 2020 and 2022 and love them! He definitely does not like the Jeep brand and it shows. I mean he doesnt like the look of the car and that has nothing to do with the quality. I love the look of this car and get alot of compliments on mine.
I like your honesty. It’s the foundation of your channel. I hope you will keep this! This differentiates your channel from the hundreds of other channels who sometimes act as PR from manufacturers. Thanks a lot!
I love this channel, the reviews are not only informative but fun to watch. I love it when he says "the transmission has a hole in it but that's ok not a big deal" lol
Hi, here in Brazil we have three engine options. A 2.0 liter turbo diesel with 170hp, a 1.3 turbo gasoline with 185hp and the 2.0 turbo gasoline Hurricane with 272 hp. The Jeep Commander and Ram Rampage uses this Hurricane engine as well.
We bought a Compass new in 2012. Being unfamiliar with CVTs, I was skeptical of the transmission, but I've got to admit I came to love the smoothness and response of it compared to the 9-speed transmission in our 2014 Cherokee (also bought new). Over the years, there have been a few worn parts that needed to be replaced (some with annoying frequency), but the powertrain has been reliable. Now, after 257,000+ miles, we're finally looking to replace it, most likely with another Compass. And yeah, the sticker shock is real. Thanks for the review. I don't know if you've scared me off a new Compass, but at least I know what to look out for. Besides, I think a turbo in a Compass has a certain irony to it, no? 😊
As a “shade tree” mechanic I’ve always felt that mechanics should be in on the design of cars. My experiences with cars goes back to the 60’s. Then cars were easier to work on , starter motors, batteries, transmissions etc. were accessible and simple. Now in order to something simple as changing spark plugs becomes a pain. I’m looking for a manual, 4 cylinder small truck to tool around in .
I think it is unfortunate we cannot find a basic 4 cylinder new truck price of an economy car. We used to be able to. Even up to 2017 with the Nissan Frontier S base model under $16000 with discounts.
" I’m looking for a manual, 4 cylinder small truck to tool around in ." This is the same for me except it has to be a NA engine or at the very most a v6 if I ever plan to tow something or carry more people. V8 is great and all but too much for me in the grand scheme of things.
I have a 2020 Jeep Compass and I love it so much I bought another 2022 Jeep Compass. Of course I dont have any turbo's just naturally aspirated engines and 9 speed automatics and they are the best looking most comfortable cars that I have ever owned so I guess it depends on how you look at it but I recommend a Jeep Compass for a comfortable and good looking vehicle.
We love your videos- just as a quick note, for shorter people, it is really helpful when the car manufacturer places the automatic closing door button in the back at an appropriate height. When it is placed on top of the trunk door, it may be way too high leaving us using the car fob to close the door.
Man i sick of those negative comments and reviews , I Bought" 2024 altitude no problems at all , it drives great , its quick feels smooth and luxurious !
Thanks for another great review! Topically just after 15 minutes in (as AMD discussed), one of my coworkers this past week mentioned her Jeep has had problems, including an 800 expense to get the starter replaced. She's had hers maybe 4 years, judging from her indicating she just paid it off.
I like your coworker being honest, unlike those who paid out of their pockets repairs on those modern industrial plastic junk for protecting the brands, those owners are truly sadness with even same brand owner questioning their driving/maintaining behaviors
@@ItsAlive111 I could have taken the 07 Accord with a v6 from my dad when he got the ~16 Avalon hybrid. Instead I stuck with the 06 Camry (also was one of his), figuring that "silver bullet" was too easy to get speeding tickets with thanks to its acceleration. Great braking and traction too on it, but the 4 cylinder Camry's gas mileage was better. As I've now gotten the odometer past 187000 miles. Even as the sound system is no longer as good as it used to be. (Rear speakers look bad, assuming they still work.)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I really like the look of a Jeep Compass compared to other cars, like the Japanese which all of them have some "transformer" look. Interesting the different opinions.
@@jm7720 ...I would agree with you in that looks is not all, I was expecting an advise from a mechanic about this car, but since he entered the world of design I gave my favorable opinion about the Jeep Compass. I'm still waiting for the Consumer Report conclusions about this model, but I don't expect a positive opinion from them if we go by the rest of Jeep models.
I love my 14 Cherokee with 2.4, it has been extremely reliable never even had a check engine light, it doesn’t burn oil or anything it has 264,000 miles and counting, I drive it everyday, the only thing that’s been done to it was new shocks
Hey stop bad-mouthing the Compass, my sister has had three of them and the current one has 22K miles and has only been hauled into the shop three times, how can you call it unreliable? /S
Just want to say that I drove an older Compass with the older powertrain and then I drove this newer powertrain. I was extremely impressed with how much smoother this setup was and how much better the transmission was calibrated. I liked the interior and how well the suv took bumps. I kept thinking I can’t believe this is a lower-end Jeep. They used to be so much worse compared to the competition.
You don't have to drive a Jepp to know its trash though. Any US car is made horrendously and are unreliable compared to a Japanese car. The only reason you get them is because they are dirt cheap and you assume the immediate cost savings warrants the gauranteed issues, or justify beating it up till it dies. Now that's no longer the case...they are charging a compass as if its thier main platform....and laughably as if its comparible to something remotely as reliable as a Honda or Toyota offering - which is a huge con job. This car car drive like silk on butter...but nothing will change its high cost, mechanical and electrical issues that any mechanic will promise you will happen before your car note is paid off. No one needs to drive one to know this... just have to look at the history, who made it, and the price.
Fiat/Chrysler crap. My next door neighbor just swore off this crap after his Chrysler 200 just blew up at 90,000 miles. He got a Mazda CX-9. He'll be much happier.
Letting this mechanic review a Compass is like throwing a chicken to a famished wolf His summary: engine not good, transmission not good, reliability not good, price not good
I bought one of these when they first came out in late 2006. I definitely had quality problems, I can tell they really haven't put Toyota level of effort into the quality of the vehicle still to this day. It's for the most part a disposable car, which Dodge is really good at.
with the fact that where i reside, you barely see a chrysler product on the roads anymore (they’re almost non existent category, but some suckers keep buying them) from 10 years ago, meanwhile japanese cars from late 80s and 90s are working to this day, it explains everythinh regarding the reputation these piles of garbage have
My first car was a 1975 Dodge Dart (resembled Chevy Nova) with a Slant V6 bought from an old guy in Washington State in 1980. I enlisted in the Navy in 1978, A solid vehicle. Drove it from Wash. to Florida and then from Florida to New York. Never broke down or overheated. I had it for 2 years and gave it to my mother, I then got stationed in California and bought the new 1982 Ford Mustang GT 5.0. with T-Top. If given the chance, wished I still had the 75 Dodge Dart. People generally don't forget their 1st car, especially when it was a good one. 2nd was 82 Mustang GT, my 3rd car was an 1978 Alfa Romeo Veloce Spider convertible bought in 1983 and it was a lemon (Fuel Injection sucked) but when I had it running did okay. drove to Monterey Bay and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Also drove to Tucson, AZ. My 4th car was a Pontiac Grand LeMans. I've owned 17 vehicles in my lifetime so far. Jeep Compass is a bad vehicle ... just as terrible as any KIA.
@@zhila5958 They're not "garbage" per say, but there are better choices. As far as the Stellantis products go, the Rams are probably the best, followed by the Wranglers. Those still have some issues, but they're body on frame with real 4x4, not the chinsy crap on these "Jeeps" like you see in the video. I own a last generation Ram. Pretty happy with it, although it's not perfect. But neither are Fords or Chevys, and even the newer Tundras. I spent way less than I would have on some of those other makes. Only issues I've had on my 7 year old Ram is the parking brake and now the exhaust manifold bolts that are starting to loosen. Not the end of the world, but definitely annoying.
Mr Car care nut, you should do a review of a car that comes very close to a car you would have designed, that would be interesting to see what car you would have designed.
weell, I bought a 23 Trailhawk. i traded in my 10 yo Mini Cooper so walked out owing 28K. So happy with the deal. i didn't purchase the offered vehicle protection plan but having second thoughts after this review.
@@stevenstrain283 I did not, but a few months ago when announcements came out for the “updated” 2023 Compass, I read in a couple different places that it was an Aisin unit.
I love the "That's ok" after every negative comment. "The engine block is made out of plastic. So the first time you start it and it warms up, it'll melt and the whole engine will be destroyed. That's ok. Not a big deal". 😂
This is similar to looking at a vehicle's specs/improvement between a 2000 /5 Ford Taurus sedan transmission to 2006 - onward. We are talking about first-time improvement in transmission moving forward and not backward.This video is about upgrades made so far on this current edition make and model.
Consumer Reports totally agrees with what you advised about the Jeep Compass. A great looking vehicle with poor quality build and poor reliability. If maintenance costs dont matter at all ...and your just after the looks, then its a buy and thats what the salesperson is dearly hoping for as he doesnt have to deal with the vehicle but once in his life.
My sister has the identical car, different color. She has been spending quite a bit of time at the dealership for several (warranty) issues. She has a bit of remourse.
YOU SHOULD DO A REVIEW ON A SUBARU FORESTER. LET ME HELP YOU OUT. WHO PUTS THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH, OR ANY SWITCH, RIGHT NEXT TO THE CUP HOLDER SO THE LIQUID CAN SPILL INTO THE SWITCH? WHICH THEN GUMS IT UP.
Had Jeep built the new Jeeps like my 2004 Liberty, they'd have a good vehicle. It is powered by a simple 3.7 V-6 (lots of power). There are a few things that need fixin' but at least it runs great and cost me a $1,000. Thinking of new Jeep for me? Hell no.
My wife loves the look of the Compass. I told her no but if someone I trust gives it two thumbs up, I'll consider buying one. We will not purchase a Compass just as I initially thought.
I have 2004 Subaru Forester XT, turbo model, nearly 20 years old still runs like a new car, you know why, everything in the engine bay is made of metal and easily accessible, designed to last if maintained.
Amazing channel! Fantastic review with so much knowledge. It is like having a family member who is a mechanic. One suggestion: please add specs for the cars (hp, torque etc) either at the end or on-screen as you talk about the vehicle.
This is why I only buy Japanese brand now. My old Pontiac only lasted 60k miles. Started breaking down after 3 years. Donated it to charity. I can't imagine their electric cars now.
Jeep has used a Hyundai transmission in the Compass before. They replaced the faulty Jatco CVTs that nobody liked that was used in the first generation.
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Actually.... because Fiat. Mercedes and Stellantis have decimated this brand (coming from a hard core Chevy guy to boot, loosing Mopar in the landscape is NOT good) :(
These cars are meant for middle America where they have 10 teeth and can barely speak but think buying American is patriotic. That’s what keeps dodge ford and GM in business.
I have 20k miles on my fleet 2023 Jeep Compass Latitude. I don’t feel any of the vibrations you mentioned what so ever. It has a rough idle for about 15 seconds at start up then it clears out. It runs as smooth as the last 4 fleet 3.6 caravans I’ve had. Tons of smooth power as well. I’m a Honda/ Toyota guy for daily cars and build hot rods as a side gig. That being said, I’m impressed with this car! I feel like the one your reviewing is not running like mine
Why would it be a joke ? These are AWESOME Cars. Standard awd. Standard power. Very nice interior and RELIABILITY! Only issue with these are 1.) the 2.4 used to burn oil. Thst was fixed YEARS ago, and 2,) the engine stop start like to die on these. Which, who cares ? That’s a stupid feature anyways. these aren’t bad cars at all.
@@lacloidi2003 I’ve did the research. You haven’t. Just say your ignorant and listen to other third party sources and not owners. I only get my data from owners.
Learned quite a bit watching your videos! Wonder if you can get your hands on an Alfa Romeo. Would be interesting to see your take on a car that’s not as common as a RX350.
Would love to see a review of Yukon/Tahoe twins with the baby diesel! Inquiring minds want to know if current full size trucks/SUVs from the big 3 are worth taking a risk on.
you def get what you pay for with compass. In 2014, I got a Latitude and it sucked --- the check engine light came on all the time. In 2017, I got a fully-loaded Trailhawk and it was light years better, no real issues until around the 36th month, when the electrical system went out, but thankfully I had a 39 month lease and was still under warranty. Bottom line, Trailhawk is great but should be leased, not purchased for long-term ownership --- which I think is true of most cars today.
I have a 2023 Compass and it does nothing of the sort. Runs smooth and the transmission shifts perfectly. Now my F150 and 4Runner used to jolt like crazy when I would stop at a red light due to the torque converter I was told. Don't get me started on the thousands and thousands I have given to Honda and Toyota on repairs over the years. My Mustang manual transmission exploded after 14k miles. I have been driving Jeep since 2010 and spent $0 in repairs. If you like the car just buy it.
I work at a Toyota dealer but I drive and own a Grand Cherokee 2023, my co workers always told me how much money I’m throwing away by fixing it, yet I see more Toyotas with issues than my Jeep 😂😂😂
Had a 2020 Compass and hated it. It left me stranded at only 5000 miles because a radiator hose fell off. Mechanic at the dealer was even confused. Like how does that even happen? Thankfully 2020 trade in prices were crazy good and I traded it in for my 2021 Tacoma.
If you take it into the woods without paths and your diff is cracked in half. "That's OK" I always wanted to walk. Those who might not know the "That's OK" from Tim is a very sarcastic one.
a separate "screen off" button is a bit overkill - In KIAs and Nissan its usually done by pushing in and holding volume knob for 3s. I don't know how many people use it often, I used that functionality about 5 times (during 3 years of ownership) to save some battery charge with car stopped and in ACC mode on
The mat around the battery serves a critical safety function. It’s for absorbing expelled battery acid when the AGM batteries reach full charge during hot days at high altitude. If the mat and vent tubes are removed (thrown away thinking they serve no purpose), you’ll have a pissed-off return customer wondering why battery acid has eaten away their one-year old battery tray with corrosion all over their transmission housing. The Compass sells like hot cakes for a reason. It’s a great value in a good looking package. There’s very little fluff in the design.
I'm experiencing a bit of frustration. An error code came up on the dash, along with a VSC off code flashing. Come to find out it was code P0 460 small vapor leak in the evap. system. Of course everybody said that it was the gas filler cap leaking air. I replaced it. No change. Now, after doing a little reading, come to find out that the way to find it is a smoke test. Next, might be checking the evap purge valve. OR, could be a bunch of other parts that could get really expensive. I'll try one at a time. BTW, getting to start a new hobby. Scale model cars. Assembling and painting them. Starting with getting ALL the items needed to do this hobby. WOW, a bunch of things needed. Got the airbrush and modded a compressor with the addition of a reserve tank. Next, a spray booth.
Just started the video but have to make a prediction that this is the biggest POS based on the number of rusted jeep compasses I see on the road and how unreliable jeeps have been for the last 20 years.
@@EpicDrew15he actually is an a**. He's all over this vid's comment thread defending non existing Chrysler rep. And at the same time crapping at Toyota. What a tool...
It’s cheaply made. But that’s okay! That’s what the bean counters say at the factory. And do leave the painter’s tape for good measure. Makes the car reliable.
It's a fair review and I have to agree that the price is a huge sticking point. If you are considering any Jeep though, you really need some more time behind the wheel of it. As for the styling, nearly across the board this refreshed design was labeled as a mini Grand Cherokee when it was first introduced and personally I think it is a good look. The shorter windows on the side and rear though do decrease visibility. I have driven the Grand Cherokee with the V6, the compass with the 2.5 Tigershark engine, the Cherokee with the 2.0L turbo, and the Cherokee with the 3.2L V6. I was not a fan of the Tigershark but I did like the new 2.0L turbo, but wasn't sure how it would be long term for reliability. We have now had a Grand Cherokee for 2 years (2015 model V6) and that thing has been very good to us. Recently we added a Cherokee to the mix (2019 model v6) and so far it too has been solid but too soon to really judge the vehicle. I too considered buying a Compass but the price vs size and what you get just didn't present any value when compared to the bigger options in the Jeep family. I usually buy used vehicles so those are the price comparisons I did, used vs. used.
I’ve had 3 Grand Cherokees; a 1998, 2002, and now a 2011. I had cooling system issue with my 2002, but I also bought it with 150k miles on it and did not know it’s maintenance history. Traded it for my 2011, which has been a very good vehicle for my family in the years we’ve had it. Still drives like a champ. Fluid changes are key for Jeeps. All of them get changed every 30K miles and I change my oil no later than 5K. Other than that I’ve replaced two blend door gears, a blower motor and an A/C line; all of which were reasonable repairs given the 113 degree climate I live in. I run my A/C into the ground. It was hardly unexpected.
My 16 compass has run good after 104k miles except for the relays inside of front left fender getting corroded ...1k fix with parts ,labor ...mopar wiring harness was 470 bucks
@@Natethegreat200c well, that's not true. people are very stupid. They buy something just because it's loaded for an affordable price and they think they're getting a great deal, until it's burning tons of oil at 30,000 miles and in the junk yard by 90,000 miles. Chrysler knows what they're doing, make it enticing for buyers and then they're stuck with complete trash. Good luck with these transmissions too btw. Go sell this garbage to somebody else lmao
A Toyota guy complaining about the grill being too large?🤣As a Jeep fan, I agree though, this thing is a joke. Thanks for the review. Very thorough and well thought out as always!
The PCV is actually serviceable. I changed it not too long ago on my Cherokee with this engine, but interesting to see the quality differences between the two. Mine only has one aluminum pan rather than the base and the steel pan. The OEM hoses come with new hardware when it is time to change them. I do notice that mine only uses one overflow reservoir rather than two that the Compass and Wrangler use. The engine seems to be little stuffed under the Compass engine bay, though. The Cherokee also doesn’t use an auxiliary battery. I will say I’m not surprised by this, I don’t understand the pricing of the Compass. It’s an entry level vehicle that costs more than vehicles in the middle of their lineup.
It seems like everyone gets a shot at the Jeep name. Now Stellantis is giving it a go. It's a brand new powertrain so I wouldn't expect much in terms of reliability. Not a good value even with a deep discount. If you REALLY go off-road (most people don't), just get yourself a Wrangler but it's not a good commuter.
Everything about this power plant reeks of junk. I want a Jeep with a powerful and simple straight-six, manual transmission, roll up windows, A/C of course, no frills, no video screens, just gauges and knobs. A Jeep is not your living room, it is to be a rugged war vehicle ready to take on the terrain.
This is so good lad. I am (was) looking at this, and a KIA Seltos and a Hyundai Tucson and a Mazda CX50. You are making my choice easier. Much appreciated. I will say in all of my years my family always bought domestic. (Chrysler, Buick, Pontiac.) I miss Pontiac. (Screw Chevy.) Then I went to Japan and watched how they build. Korea also learned the Japanese lesson. Go for perfection. I have had a Santa Fe Turbo LTD for 10 years. IT HAS BEEN FLAWLESS. (Not kidding.) I may actually not buy another car. It will now certainly NOT be a Chrysler. Jeep.
Enjoy his videos, but just because a manufacturer does things differently from Toyota doesn't make it a bad vehicle. I own Toyota, Honda, chrysler, gm, and several other makes. They all do some things different, but that doesn't make then bad.
I have purchased a ‘23 compass laditude with altitude package. It was great till my partner was driving it, he said the tranny sifted so hard that it made the tranny, engine, and auto stop/start codes pop up. This will be week 3 that the car is at the shop still.
I’ve never heard him say “But that’s ok” so many times about a vehicle. It’s like when the wife says “It’s fine.” You know it really isn’t and you’re in trouble.
