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Jeep Compass · Model year 2015

2015 Jeep Compass specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2015 Jeep Compass, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 4 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
158–172 hp
Combined MPG
21–25
Recalls
1
Schedule covers
150k miles
Compass towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2015 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

2015 Jeep Compass specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Belvidere, Ill.
EPA Vehicle Class
Compact SUV
Introduction Date
August 2006
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction
Unitized steel body
Engines35 specs
2.0-liter WGE I-4
AvailabilityStandard on Sport and Latitude 4x2 models
Type and DescriptionFour-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement121.9 cu. in. (1,998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual variable-valve timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionHigh-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity7.2 qt. (6.8 liter)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined)23/30/26 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 2WD with continuous-valve timing (CVT2) automatic transmission
2.4-liter WGE I-4
AvailabilityStandard on Limited models, Sport and Latitude 4x4 models; Available on Sport and Latitude 4x2 models
Type and DescriptionFour-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionHigh-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity7.2 qt. (6.8 liter)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, 2WD, dual catalytic converter, 4WD dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight1,000 lbs. (450 kg); 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — with Trailer-tow Prep Group
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined)23/28/25 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/27/23— Freedom Drive I 4WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 20/23/21 — Freedom Drive II Off-road Package 4WD with CVT2L

(a) 2.0L A6/CVT FWD is rated 50-state BIN 4. (b) 2.4L A6 FWD is 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L A6/CVTL 4WD is 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L M5 FWD/4WD is 50-state BIN 5/LEV II.

Transaxles36 specs
Manual Magna Driveline T355 five-speed
AvailabilityStandard — 2.0-liter engine; Standard — 2.4-liter engine
DescriptionFive-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Final-drive Ratio4.12
Overall Top-gear2.97
Automatic 6F24 six-speed Powertech with Auto Stick
AvailabilityOptional — 2.0-liter engine (FWD) Sport and Latitude models; Optional — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and 4x4) Sport and Latitude models; Standard — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and 4x4) Limited model
DescriptionSix-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Final-drive Ratio3.648:1 (2.0-liter engine), 3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine)
Overall Top-gear Ratio2.817 (2.0-liter engine); 2.600 (2.4-liter engine)
Auto StickStandard with 6F24
Automatic Jatco model Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT2)
AvailabilityOptional - 2.0-liter engine
DescriptionContinuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Forward2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Final-drive Ratio6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio2.41:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio19.11:1
Automatic Jatco model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
AvailabilityOptional on Sport 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II
DescriptionContinuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Forward2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Final-drive Ratio8.135:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio19.11:1
Gear ratiosManual Magna Driveline T355 five-speedAutomatic 6F24 six-speed PowertechAutomatic Jatco model Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT2)Automatic Jatco model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
1st3.774.212——
2nd2.162.637——
3rd1.411.800——
4th1.0261.386——
5th0.721.000——
6th—0.772——
Reverse3.4173.2851.75:11.75:1

— not listed or not applicable

Drivetrain5 specs
Front-wheel Drive: Availability
Standard
Front-wheel Drive: Front Differential
Open
Four-wheel Drive: Availability
Optional
Four-wheel Drive: Type
Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel-drive lock
Four-wheel Drive: Rear Differential
Open
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
120-amp; 140-amp with CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
Battery
525 CCA, maintenance-free
Suspension2 specs
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers
Steering4 specs
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
17-in. wheels and tires — 35.6 ft. (10.8 m); 18-in. wheels and tires — 37.2 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
17-in. wheels and tires — 2.88; 18-in. wheels and tires — 2.76
Brakes (first set)9 specs
Availability
Standard on 4x2 Sport
Front: Size and Type
11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area
223.52 sq. in. (1,442.12 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type
9.0 x 1.38 (229 x 35) drums
Rear: Swept Area
78.1 sq. in. (503 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)
Standard with manual transmission
Brakes (second set)11 specs
Availability
Standard on 4x4 Compass, Latitude and Limited, optional on 4x2 Limited
Front: Size and Type
11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area
223.52 sq. in. (1,442.12 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type
10.3 x 0.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area
138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power-assist Type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)
Standard with manual transmission and Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Off-road brake-traction Control System (BTCS)
Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Hill-descent Control (HDC)
Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Dimensions and capacities20 specs
Wheelbase
103.7 (2,635)
Track, Front
59.8 (1,520)
Track, Rear
59.8 (1,520)
Overall Length
175.1 (4,448)
Overall Width
71.4 (1,812)
Overall Height
65.0 (1,651)
Overhang, Front
36.1 (916)
Overhang, Rear
35.3 (897)
Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees)
19.5
Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees)
20.6
Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees)
28.5
Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 Tire
8.1 (206)
Approach Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire (degrees)
29.6
Breakover Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire
23.6
Departure Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire
31.2
Ground Clearance with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire
9.1 (231)
Aero (CdA)
10.5 — 2WD; 10.6 — 4WD
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
Sport 2WD — 3,107 (1,409 kg) 2.0-liter (manual); Sport 2WD — 3,185 (1,445 kg) 2.0-liter (CVT2); Sport 2WD — 3,184 (1,444 kg) 2.0-liter (automatic); Sport 2WD — 3,103 (1,407 kg) 2.4-liter (manual); Sport 2WD — 3,178 (1,442kg) 2.4-liter (automatic); Sport 4WD — 3,258 (1,478 kg) 2.4-liter (manual); Sport 4WD — 3,354 (1,528 kg) 2.4-liter (automatic); Sport 4WD — 3,341 (1,515 kg) 2.4-liter (CVT2L)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
59/41 — 2WD; 58/42 — 4WD
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter)
13.6 (51.5) — 2WD; 13.5 (51.1) — 4WD

(d) All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations25 specs
Seating Capacity, front/rear
2/3
Front: Head Room without Sunroof
40.7 (1,033)
Front: Legroom
40.6 (1,032)
Front: Shoulder Room
54.6 (1,387)
Front: Hip Room
52.3 (1,328)
Front: Seat Travel
Driver — 10.2 (260); Passenger — 10.2 (260)
Front: Recliner Angle Range (degrees)
Driver — up to 88; Passenger — 76 fold-flat/88 non-fold-flat
Front: SAE Front Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
52.2 (1.478)
Rear: Head Room
39.9 (1,013)
Rear: Legroom
39.4 (1,001)
Rear: Knee Clearance
1.7 (44.1)
Rear: Shoulder Room
54.0 (1,372)
Rear: Hip Room
51.0 (1,295)
Rear: SAE Rear Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
49.1 (1.391)
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
101.3 (2.87)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
22.7 (0.643)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
53.6 (1.519)
Cargo Volume Indexes: EPA Interior Volume Index,cu. ft. (cu. m)
124 (3.512)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Trunk Lift-over Height
30.5 (775)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
62.7 (1.776)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
38.5 (976)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
25.0 (634)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
45.3 (1,150)
Cargo Volume Indexes: Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
26.7 (681)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim
38.0 (966)
Wheels (1 of 4)3 specs
Availability
Standard on Sport, and Latitude with 2.0-liter engine
Type and Material
Full painted aluminum
Size
16 x 6.5
Wheels (2 of 4)3 specs
Availability
Standard on Sport, Latitude with 2.4-liter engine, optional with 2.0-liter
Type and Material
Full painted aluminum
Size
17 x 6.5
Wheels (3 of 4)3 specs
Availability
Standard on Limited
Type and Material
Full painted aluminum
Size
18 x 7.0
Wheels (4 of 4)3 specs
Availability
Optional on Limited
Type and Material
Chrome-clad aluminum
Size
18 x 7.0
Tires (1 of 5)4 specs
Availability
Standard on Sport, Latitude with 2.0-liter engine
Size and Type
P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring
Manufacturer and Model
Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per Mile
763 (475)
Tires (2 of 5)4 specs
Availability
Standard on Latitude
Size and Type
P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Manufacturer and Model
Firestone Affinity S3
Revs per Mile
771 (479)
Tires (3 of 5)4 specs
Availability
Optional on the Latitude
Size and Type
P225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Manufacturer and Model
Kumho Solus KL21
Revs per Mile
756 (470)
Tires (4 of 5)4 specs
Availability
Optional on Sport, Latitude
Size and Type
P215/65R17 outlined white letter (OWL) All-terrain
Manufacturer and Model
Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03
Revs per Mile
743 (462)
Tires (5 of 5)4 specs
Availability
Standard on Limited
Size and Type
P215/55R18 All-season Performance
Manufacturer and Model
Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
Revs per Mile
765 (476)

Source: 2015 Jeep Compass Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2015 Jeep Compass fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Compass at 21–25 MPG combined; the 2.0L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Compass FWD2.0L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · FWD23MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500347
Compass FWD2.0L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable) · FWD22MPG26MPG24MPG$2,600376
Compass FWD2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · FWD23MPG28MPG25MPG$2,500354
Compass FWD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD21MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700381
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · 4WD22MPG27MPG24MPG$2,600370
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · 4WD21MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700387
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable) · 4WD20MPG23MPG21MPG$2,950418

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2015 Jeep Compass wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
Sport; Latitude with 2.0-liter engineStandard
P205/70R16Goodyear Eagle LS
16 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum
BSW, all-season touring
LatitudeStandard
P215/60R17Firestone Affinity S3
17 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum
BSW, all-season touring
LatitudeOptional
P225/60R17Kumho Solus KL21
17 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum
BSW, all-season touring
Sport and LatitudeOptional
P215/65R17Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03
17 × 6.5 in, full painted aluminum
outlined white letters, all-terrain
LimitedStandard
P215/55R18Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
18 × 7.0 in, full painted aluminum
all-season performance
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Manual describes a compact spare, a full-size spare, a limited-use spare or a tire service kit, depending on equipment.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Jeep Compass Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Jeep Compass maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV joints
  • Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect brake linings, replace if necessaryCheck park brake function, adjust if necessary.

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessaryCheck park brake function, adjust if necessary.
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs** (mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply)
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Severe duty all models

  • Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Jeep Compass fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)13.6 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified)4.5 qt4.26 L
Cooling system2.0L and 2.4L engines (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile antifreeze/coolant or equivalent)7.2 qt6.8 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant or equivalentMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection
87 octane, 0-15% ethanol
—

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.0L and 2.4L engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 10% (fluids table lists 0–15%)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
  • Manual covers only the 2.0L and 2.4L engines.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern, going around twice, then recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or globally compatible coolants; propylene glycol coolant is not recommended.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Jeep Compass recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass: 1 recall campaign and 113 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Jeep Compass.

Recalls (1)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsDecember 23, 2015 · Campaign 15V878000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.

Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

Campaign 15V878000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
113
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
7
  • Engine30
  • Unknown or other29
  • Electrical system22
  • Air bags16
  • Vehicle speed control15
  • Seats12
  • Power train10
  • Fuel/propulsion system8

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Compass. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Jeep Compass owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

Reading the 2015 Compass data for Great Lakes roads

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2015 Jeep Compass specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2015 factory size is P205/70R16, the largest P215/55R18. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 16-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 4.5 qt, and the manual lists SAE 5W-20. Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a Tennessee winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 525 cold-cranking amps. A Compass left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Tennessee, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Mountain roads in the schedule

The schedule shortens the automatic transmission fluid interval for frequent driving on mountain roads, rough or unpaved roads, short trips or heavy hot-weather traffic, first at 120,000 miles. Daily driving in southern West Virginia or eastern Kentucky checks more than one of those boxes, so treat the shorter interval as the normal one there.

Hot-weather intervals

Hot-weather driving moves automatic transmission fluid and manual transmission fluid service earlier in this schedule, from 120,000 miles. The northern half of the region rarely triggers it, but a Compass that spends July on I-40 across Tennessee, or towing on a humid afternoon, is a fair candidate for the shorter interval.

Filters for dust and pollen

The cabin air filter first comes up at 20,000 miles. Spring pollen in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys is heavy, and a clogged cabin filter also slows the defroster in winter because it chokes the blower's airflow. It is a five-minute job on most vehicles.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 octane. In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2015 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2015 Jeep Compass questions

How much oil does the 2015 Jeep Compass take?

With a filter change: 2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Jeep Compass use?

Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Compass?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. check park brake function, adjust if necessary; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Jeep Compass owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Jeep Compass get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Compass at 21–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, FWD: 23 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder, CVT (continuously variable), FWD: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, FWD: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, 4WD: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2015 Jeep Compass use?

Factory tire sizes: P205/70R16 (Sport; Latitude with 2.0-liter engine); P215/60R17 (Latitude); P225/60R17 (Latitude); P215/65R17 (Sport and Latitude); P215/55R18 (Limited). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2015 Jeep Compass. The most recent: Steering: hydraulic power assist (December 2015). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Compass with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (30), unknown or other (29), and electrical system (22). 4 complaints involved a crash and 2 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.