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Jeep Compass · Model year 2017

2017 Jeep Compass specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2017 Jeep Compass in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 4 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
158–180 hp
Combined MPG
21–26
Recalls
4
Schedule covers
150k miles
Compass towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2017 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2017 Jeep Compass

The 2017 Jeep Compass starts a new generation; below is what the data shows has changed from 2016.

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. Equipment isn't compared line by line against the previous generation. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2017 Jeep Compass specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
General information3 specs
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Toluca, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engine2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2Engine: 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir218 specs
Availability
Standard — All Models
Type and Description
In-line four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement
144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke
3.46 X 3.82 (88 X 97)
Valve System
SOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio
10:1
Power (SAE net)
180 hp (134 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
175 lb.-ft. (237 N•m) @ 3,900 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,400 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity
5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) (total)
Coolant Capacity
6.8 quarts (6.45 liters)
Emission Controls
Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor
Fuel Economy
23 / 32 / 26 (FWD, MTX); 22 / 31 / 25 (AWD, MTX); 22 / 31 / 25 (FWD, ATX); 22 / 30 / 25 (AWD, ATX)
Towing
2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
Engine Assembly Plant
Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

Fuel economy is listed as city / highway / combined mpg.

Transmissions32 specs
9HP48 nine-speed automatic
Availability2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x4)
DescriptionPlanetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread9.81
Final-drive Ratio3.734; 4.334 (Trailhawk)
C635 six-speed manual transmission
Availability2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2)
DescriptionPlanetary gear train, transverse layout
Gear Spread6.635
AT6 Aisin six-speed automatic transmission
Availability2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2)
DescriptionPlanetary gear train, transverse layout
Gear Spread6.635
Gear ratios9HP48 nine-speed automaticC635 six-speed manual transmissionAT6 Aisin six-speed automatic transmission
1st4.714.4594.459
2nd2.842.5082.508
3rd1.911.5561.556
4th1.381.1421.142
5th1.000.8520.852
6th0.810.6720.672
7th0.70——
8th0.58——
9th0.48——
Reverse3.81——

— not listed or not applicable

4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive Low4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive Low6 specs
Availability
Jeep Active Drive is optional on all models; Jeep Active Drive Low is standard on Trailhawk
Type
Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch
Operating Modes
Auto 4x2/4x4, Neutral
Center Differential Type
None
Terrain Response
Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Crawl Ratio
20:1 (with Jeep Active Drive Low)
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp (2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2)
Battery
Dual batteries when equipped with electronic stop-start system: 500-amp (primary) 150-amp (secondary) (2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 with ESS)
Suspension2 specs
Front
MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control stabilizer bar
Rear
Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle for 4x4 and not-isolated for 4x2, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.7
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.3 (11.07) 4x2 and 4x4; 35.3 (10.76) Trailhawk 4x4
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.68 (4x2 and 4x4); 2.76 (Trailhawk 4x4)
Brakes8 specs
Front: Size and Type
12 x 1.1 (305 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area (per caliper)
138.77 sq. in. (895.3 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 115.88 sq. in. (747.6 sq. cm), 1 x 57
Rear: Size and Type
10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area (per caliper)
101.7 sq. in. (656.4 sq. cm), 1 x 38
Power-assist Type
10 (254) vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electric Motor
Dimensions and capacities15 specs
Wheelbase
103.8 (2,636)
Track, Front
60.7 (1,542)
Track, Rear
60.3 (1,532)
Overall Length
173 (4,394)
Overall Width (with folded side mirrors)
73.8 (1,874)
Overall Width (with open side mirrors)
80 (2,033)
Overall Height
64.6 (1,641) without rails; 64.8 (1,647) with rails
Load-floor height
29.7 (754) (height measured from curb ground to load floor)
Sill-step height
19.4 (494) (height measured from curb ground to sill trim)
Ground Clearances
4x2 7.8 (198); 4x4 8.2 (208); Trailhawk 4x4 8.5 (216)
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)
4x2 15.8; 4x4 16.8; Trailhawk 4x4 30.3
Breakover Angle (degrees)
4x2 21.8; 4x4 22.9; Trailhawk 4x4 24.4
Departure Angle (degrees)
4x2 30.8; 4x4 31.7; Trailhawk 4x4 33.6
Curb Weight (kg)
3,184 (1,444) 4x2 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,327 (1,509) 4x4 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,633 (1,648) Trailhawk 4x4 with 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2
Fuel-tank Capacity
13.5 gal. (51 liters)
Accommodations22 specs
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Front Row: Headroom without Sunroof
39.2 (995)
Front Row: Headroom with Sunroof
38.6 (981)
Front Row: Legroom
41.8 (1,046)
Front Row: Shoulder Room
56.7 (1,439)
Front Row: Hip Room
54.1 (1,375)
Front Row: Seat Travel
8.7 (220) fore/aft travel range
Front Row: Recliner Range (degrees)
Manual/power recliner travel: 69 degrees; Manual fold FWD recliner travel: 107.5 degrees
Front Row: SAE Volume (standard roof), cu. ft. (cu. m)
52.9 (1.49) front passenger volume
Second Row: Headroom
38.5 (978)
Second Row: Legroom
38.3 (973)
Second Row: Shoulder Room
55.1 (1,400)
Second Row: Hip Room
49.2 (1,250)
Second Row: SAE Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
46.7 (1.35) Second Row Passenger Volume
Cargo Access: Liftover Height
31.1 (792) (Height measured from Curb Ground to Liftgate Scuff Trim)
Cargo Access: Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
42.1 (1,069)
Cargo Access: Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
36.9 (938)
Cargo Access: Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
27.2 (691)
Cargo Access: Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim
38.1 (968)
SAE Cargo Volume: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
27.2 (0.8)
SAE Cargo Volume: Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
59.8 (1.7)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
126.7 (3.6)
Tires4 specs
Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 4Option 5Option 6
AvailabilityStandard — Sport 4x2, Sport 4x4Standard — Latitude 4x2, Latitude 4x4Optional — Limited 4x4Standard on TrailhawkOptional — Latitude, LimitedOptional — Latitude, Limited
Size and Type215/65R16 BSW All-season225/60R17 BSW All-season235/45R19 BSW All Season215/65R17 OWL All-season225/55 R18 BSW All-season225/55 R18 BSW All-season
Mfr. and ModelContinental CrossContact LX Sport or Kumho Crugen PremiumKumho Crugen Premium or Firestone Destination LE2Continental ContiProContactFalken WildPeak H/TContinentalYokohama
Revs per Mile (km)770 (479)749 (466)766 (476)744 (462.8)744 (462)744 (462)

Source: All-new 2017 Jeep Compass Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2017 Jeep Compass fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Compass at 21–26 MPG combined; the 2.4L 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
All-new Compass
Compass 2WD2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start6-speed automatic · FWD22MPG31MPG25MPG$2,500350
Compass 2WD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD23MPG32MPG26MPG$2,400339
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · AWD22MPG31MPG25MPG$2,500355
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · AWD22MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500358
Carryover Compass
Compass FWD2.0L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · FWD23MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500347
Compass FWD2.0L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable) · FWD22MPG26MPG24MPG$2,600378
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · AWD22MPG27MPG24MPG$2,600369
Compass FWD2.4L 4-cylinder5-speed manual · FWD23MPG28MPG25MPG$2,500353
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · 4WD20MPG25MPG22MPG$2,850400
Compass FWD2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD21MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700382
Compass 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable) · 4WD20MPG23MPG21MPG$2,950417

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.

2017 Jeep Compass wheels & tires

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

All-new second generation (MP)

FitsTireWheelType
Sport 4x2 and 4x4Standard
215/65R16Continental CrossContact LX Sport or Kumho Crugen Premium
—
BSW, all-season
Latitude 4x2 and 4x4Standard
225/60R17Kumho Crugen Premium or Firestone Destination LE2
—
BSW, all-season
Limited 4x4Optional
235/45R19Continental ContiProContact
—
BSW, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
215/65R17Falken WildPeak H/T
—
outlined white letters, all-season
Latitude and LimitedOptional
225/55R18Continental; Yokohama
—
BSW, all-season

First generation (MK) carryover

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
LatitudeOptional
P215/55R18Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
18 × 7.0 in, chrome-clad aluminum
all-season performance
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Manual describes a compact spare, a non-matching full-size spare or a tire service kit, depending on equipment; neither spare type has a pressure sensor.
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 (All-new 2017 Jeep Compass Specifications, 2017 Jeep Compass Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 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.

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
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
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
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 (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

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
Compare with another year

2017 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)2.4L gasoline engine13.5 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter2.4L gasoline engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified)5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling system2.4L gasoline engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)6.8 qt6.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil2.4L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil and Shell Helix named as examples
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection2.4L engine
87 octane, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Manual transmissionIf equipped
Manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid
Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmissionSix-speed automatic (FWD models), if equipped
AW-1 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmissionNine-speed automatic (4WD models), if equipped
ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Power transfer unit (PTU)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5)
Rear differential (RDM)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5)
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3
Refrigerant2.4L engines, charge 567 g (1.25 lb)
R134a
—
Compressor oil2.4L engines, 135 ml (4.56 oz)
PAG oil RL-897
—

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

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 MAX.
  • Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.
  • Recheck lug torque after 25 miles (40 km); tighten in a star pattern, twice around.

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

2017 Jeep Compass recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass: 4 recall campaigns, 229 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Compass SUV FWD
18.5% risk
Jeep Compass SUV 4WD
16.4% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (4)

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.

EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelNovember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V740000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

Campaign 17V740000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manualJuly 7, 2017 · Campaign 17V433000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.

Risk: If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.

Campaign 17V433000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaftMay 9, 2017 · Campaign 17V301000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

Risk: If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26.

Campaign 17V301000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
229
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
3
  • Electrical system86
  • Engine71
  • Unknown or other64
  • Power train42
  • Service brakes27
  • Steering16
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)12
  • Air bags10

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.

2017 Jeep Compass owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 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

What counts on a 2017 Jeep Compass from Michigan to Tennessee

Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2017 Compass figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in Ohio.

Pothole season and the factory tire sizes

Smallest factory tire: P205/70R16. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Compass wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 16-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2017 Jeep Compass fluids table lists SAE 0W-20, with 5.5 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 500 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160-amp alternator.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

The 2017 lineup includes front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.

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 60,000 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 60,000 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.

Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.

2017 Jeep Compass questions

How much oil does the 2017 Jeep Compass take?

With a filter change: 2.4L gasoline engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2017 Jeep Compass use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2017 Jeep Compass?

At 20,000 miles: 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 2017 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 2017 Jeep Compass get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Compass at 21–26 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: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 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 2017 Jeep Compass use?

Factory tire sizes: 215/65R16 (Sport 4x2 and 4x4); 225/60R17 (Latitude 4x2 and 4x4); 235/45R19 (Limited 4x4); 215/65R17 (Trailhawk); 225/55R18 (Latitude and Limited); and 5 more. The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Jeep Compass?

The trim lineup is Sport, Sport SE, 75th Anniversary, Latitude, High Altitude, Trailhawk and Limited, in 4x2 and 4x4 body styles; Body size: overall length is 173 / 175.1 in. (was 175.1 in.); Body size: width is 71.4 / 73.8 / 80 in. (was 71.4 in.).

Does the 2017 Jeep Compass have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Compass. The most recent: Equipment (December 2017), Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (November 2017), and Equipment: other (July 2017). 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 2017 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 229 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Compass with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (86), engine (71), and unknown or other (64). 10 complaints involved a crash and 3 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.

What is the 2017 Jeep Compass's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2017 Jeep Compass is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Compass SUV FWD: 4 and Jeep Compass SUV 4WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

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.