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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $27,359–$36,339 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2020 Jeep Compass is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 6.8/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 8.9/10, while Value at 7.3/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional suv — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.8/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 7.4/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.9/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining suvs to actually drive. At 7.6/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $27,359–$36,339, 22 MPG, seating 5, the Jeep Compass sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. At 7.3/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 6 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2020 Jeep Compass sits in the middle of the field. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2020 Jeep Compass ranks #2205 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 10% of the segment. Its 6.8/10 overall score is 0.6 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $27,359 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $36,079 by about 24%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2017 Jeep Compass scores 6.5/10 — within striking distance of the 2020's 6.8 — and starts roughly $3,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.0/10 | $32,022 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.0/10 | $32,022 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.0/10 | $31,090 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 6.8/10 | $30,157 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 6.9/10 | $29,224 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 6.8/10 | $28,291 | Read review → |
| 2020 (this review) | 6.8/10 | $27,359 | |
| 2019 | 6.7/10 | $26,426 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 6.6/10 | $25,493 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 6.5/10 | $24,561 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 6.9/10 | $19,760 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 6.7/10 | $18,980 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Visibility / Windshield wiper/washer / Linkages 09/04/2020 · 20V208000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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