Jeep Compass · Model year 2021

2021 Jeep Compass specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2021 Jeep Compass, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 2,000 lb.

Max towing: 2,000 lb
Horsepower: 180 hp
Combined MPG: 25
Recalls: 0

2021 Jeep Compass towing capacity: up to 2,000 lbEvery 2021 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2021 towing chart

What changed for the 2021 Jeep Compass

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2021 Jeep Compass compared with 2020.

Powertrain no longer listed: 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark with MultiAir 2 — Six-speed manual.
New option packages: Driver Assistance Group, Elite Interior Group, Limited Elite Exterior Group, Sun and Sound Group and 3 more.
Packages no longer offered: Advanced Safety Group, Leather Interior Group, Luxury Seat Group, Mopar Graphics Package and 8 more.
Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system is now standard on Trailhawk and Limited.
No longer standard or offered on some trims: Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system (Sport) and Remote Proximity Keyless with immobilizer (Sport).
New to the equipment chart: Antilock four-wheel disc, Jeep Active Drive — a full-time 4x4 system and Stop-start dual battery system.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system — Trailhawk, Limited
Brakes: Advanced Brake Assist — Trailhawk, Limited
Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood — Trailhawk

Newly available

235/45R19 BSW All-season — Latitude
Floor Mats: All-season front and rear, rubber — Limited

No longer offered on some trims

Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system — Sport
Remote Proximity Keyless with immobilizer — Sport
7-in. full-color thin-film transistor LCD cluster display — Sport
Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED signature lamp — Latitude
Mirrors: Rearview day/night mirror — Trailhawk
Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood — Sport
SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription — Latitude
SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription — Latitude
SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription — Latitude

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

Brakes: Antilock four-wheel disc — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
Jeep Active Drive — a full-time 4x4 system — standard: Sport, Latitude, Limited
Stop-start dual battery system — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
17-in. Matte Black — optional: Sport
19-in. Granite Crystal — optional: Latitude
Auto Stick automatic transmission — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
Automatic headlamps — standard: Trailhawk, Limited — optional: Latitude
Incandescent taillamps — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
Lighting: Ambient LED interior overhead console — standard: Latitude
SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription — standard: Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited

No longer on the equipment chart

Brakes: Anti-lock four-wheel disc
Compact spare
Power adjustable, heated, manual folding in Gloss Black
17-in. aluminum with polished face and Granite painted pockets
18-in. aluminum with polished face and Satin Black painted pockets
Ambient LED interior on front door handles and overhead console
Cup Holders: Illuminated front
Lighting Exterior: Automatic headlamps
Lighting Exterior: Incandescent taillamps
Silver — included with six-speed manual transmission
SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year trial subscription
Telematics Module

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2020 and 2021. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2021 Jeep Compass specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 specification 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 MultiAir2 with engine stop-start (ESS)Engine: 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 with engine stop-start (ESS)18 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 (city/hwy/combined): 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

Transmissions24 specs

948TE nine-speed automatic
Availability	2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x4)
Description	Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio spread	9.81
Final drive ratio	3.734
AT6 Aisin six-speed automatic
Availability	2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2)
Description	Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio spread	6.635
Final drive ratio	3.502

Gear ratios	948TE nine-speed automatic	AT6 Aisin six-speed automatic
1st	4.71	4.459
2nd	2.84	2.508
3rd	1.91	1.556
4th	1.38	1.142
5th	1.00	0.852
6th	0.81	0.672
7th	0.70	—
8th	0.58	—
9th	0.48	—
Reverse	3.81	—

— 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 engine stop-start)

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 antilock 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, lbs. (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)
SAE cargo volume: EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m): 126.7 (3.6)

Tires4 specs

	Tire 1	Tire 2	Tire 3	Tire 4	Tire 5	Tire 6
Availability	Standard — Sport 4x2, Sport 4x4	Standard — Latitude 4x2, Latitude 4x4	Standard — Limited 4x2, Limited 4x4	Standard — Trailhawk	Optional — Latitude, Limited	Standard — High Altitude
Size and type	215/65R16 BSW All-season	225/60R17 BSW All-season	225/55R18 BSW All-season	215/65R17 OWL All-season	225/55 R18 BSW All-season	235/45 R19 BSW All-season
Mfr. and model	Continental CrossContact LX Sport	Firestone Destination LE2	Continental ContiProContact	Falken WildPeak H/T	Yokohama Geolandar	Continental Pro Contact
Revs per mile (km)	751 (467)	733 (455)	727 (452)	715 (445)	727 (452)	727 (452)

Source: 2021 Jeep Compass Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2021 feature availability guide.

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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableEither, depending on configuration

Feature	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
Engines & Transmissions	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
2.4‑liter I‑4 Tigershark with engine stop-start (ESS) — six-speed automatic	Std/N/A	Std/N/A	N/A	Std/N/A
2.4‑liter I‑4 Tigershark with ESS — nine-speed automatic	Std/N/A	Std/N/A	Std	Std/N/A
Mechanical	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
Alternator — 160-amp alternator	Std	Std	Std	Std
Auto Stick automatic transmission	Std	Std	Std	Std
Speed control	Std	Std	Std	Std
Adaptive cruise control (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Engine oil cooler	Std	Std	Std	Std
Exhaust system — single rear exhaust with dual bright tip; hidden exhaust on remaining models	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Final Drive Gear Ratios3.502 — front-wheel-drive models with six-speed automatic transmission	Std	Std	N/A	Std
3.73 — included with nine-speed automatic (standard on 4x4 models)	Std	Std	N/A	Std
4.334 (Trailhawk only)	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Fuel door — capless fuel filler	Std	Std	Std	Std
Fuel tank — 13.5 gallons	Std	Std	Std	Std
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Rating4,400 lbs. (FWD models only)	Std	Std	N/A	Std
4,600 lbs. (standard on 4x4 models)	Std	Std	N/A	Std
4,700 lbs.	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Jeep Active Drive — a full-time 4x4 system	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Jeep Active Drive Low — a full-time 4x4 system with low range for a 20:1 crawl ratio	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Push-button start	Std	Std	Std	Std
Selec-TerrainCenter stack dial with four traction control settings: Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud (4x4 models only)	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock modes with Hill-descent Control	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Steering — electric power; tilt/telescoping column	Std	Std	Std	Std
Stop-start dual battery system	Std	Std	Std	Std
SuspensionNormal duty; FWD models	Std	Std	N/A	Std
All-wheel drive (AWD); 4x4 models	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Off-road	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Towing capacity — 2,000-lbs. (when properly equipped) (packaged with Trailer Tow Group) (4x4 models only)	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Trail Rated capability — includes Jeep Active Drive Low mode with 20:1 crawl ratio, 1-in. increased height, unique front and rear fascia, unique 17-in. wheels and all-season on/off-road tires, skid plates, two front and one rear anodized red tow hooks, signature red accents and Trail Rated badge	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Exterior	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
Body color / accent fascias	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear skid plate applique; Neutral Grey for Trailhawk models and bright for Limited models	Std	Std	Std	Std
AccentsBright Chrome exterior accents	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Jeep (Chrome finish; Neutral Grey finish for Trailhawk models)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Compass	Std	Std	Std	Std
BadgeSport (Chrome finish)	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Latitude (Chrome finish)	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Limited (Chrome finish)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Trail Rated and Trailhawk with red accent color	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
4x4 (Chrome finish; Neutral Grey finish for Trailhawk models)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Daylight Opening (DLO)Black	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bright (Chrome) (packaged with Sport Appearance Group)	Pkg	Std	N/A	Std
Neutral Grey	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Door HandleBlack	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body color	N/A	Std	Std	Std
GlassSolar control	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Deep-tint sunscreen (packaged with Sport Appearance Group)	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Grille/SurroundGloss Black surround with Chrome slot surrounds and black mesh	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Gloss Black surround with Neutral Grey slot surrounds and black mesh	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Hood decal — black	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Lighting ExteriorCornering front fog lamps with black bezels for Latitude, Neutral Grey bezels for Trailhawk and Chrome bezels for Limited	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Quad halogen headlamps	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with LED signature lamp (packaged with Elite Exterior Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Automatic headlamps (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Automatic high-beam headlamp control (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Daytime running lamp system	Std	Std	Std	Std
Headlamp off time delay	Std	Std	Std	Std
Incandescent taillamps	Std	Std	Std	Std
LED taillamps (packaged with Elite Exterior Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Front side marker/side repeater on outside mirror	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
MirrorsPower adjustable, heated, manual folding in black	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Power adjustable, heated, manual folding in body color	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in Neutral Grey	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in body color with Chrome accent	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Power liftgate (packaged with Elite Exterior Group and Trailhawk Elite Exterior Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Removable short mast antenna — roof mounted	Std	Std	Std	Std
RoofBody color	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Black	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Roof RailsBlack	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Neutral Grey	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Bright (Chrome)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Skid plates — fuel tank, transfer case, transmission and front suspension	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Sunroof — power, dual-pane with front tilt/fore/aft and rear fixed glass (packaged with Sun and Sound Group)	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Tires215/65R16 BSW All-season	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
225/60R17 BSW All-season	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
215/65R17 BSW All-season on/off-road	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
225/55R18 BSW All-season (included with Altitude)	N/A	Opt	N/A	Std
235/45R19 BSW All-season (included with 19-in. wheels and 80th Special Edition)	N/A	Opt	N/A	Opt
Tire service kit with manual	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Full-size spare	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Full-size temporary use spare (packaged with Trailer Tow Group)	N/A	Pkg	N/A	Pkg
Tow hooks — two front and one rear (red)	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Wheels16-in. black-styled steel	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
16-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus)	Pkg	N/A	N/A	N/A
17-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
17-in. aluminum with polished face and black painted pockets	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
17-in. Matte Black (packaged with Freedom Edition)	Opt	N/A	N/A	N/A
18-in. aluminum with polished face and Tech Grey painted pockets	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
19-in. aluminum with polished face and black painted pockets (packaged with Elite Exterior Group)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
19-in. Granite Crystal (packaged with 80th Special Edition)	N/A	Opt	N/A	N/A
Windows — power front windows, one-touch up and down; second-row power	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front, variable intermittent (not available with rain-sensing/intermittent)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Wiper SystemWindshield wiper deicer (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Rain-sensing/intermittent (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Rear, defroster and wiper/washer	Std	Std	Std	Std
Interior	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
AccentsSpeaker bezels, shifter boot accent ring, steering wheel bezels and cluster trim rings — anodized silver	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Speaker bezel, shifter boot accent ring and large cluster trim ring — anodized Ruby Red	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Radio bezel — black; outer vent and center console ring — Anodized Gun Metal	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — K-Black	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — Piano Black	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Dual-zone automatic temperature control, including humidity sensor and premium air filter	Std	Std	Std	Std
Assist handle — driver and front passenger with rear-passenger coat hooks (four total)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tie-down loops (four total)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Compartment lamp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Height-adjustable load floor — one, two or three position adjustment depending on spare tire/tire service kit availability	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear cargo underfloor tray	Std	Std	Std	Std
Reversible carpet/vinyl cargo mat (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group, Elite Interior Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Cargo compartment carpet	Std	Std	Std	Std
Full-length front floor console with sliding armrest in soft vinyl	Std	Std	Std	Std
Air vents on rear of center console	Std	Std	Std	Std
Included with full-length front floor console	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear seat armrest — included with 60/40 split-folding rear seats	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver Information Display3.5-in. black and white	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
7-in. full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD cluster display (packaged with Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — controls located on steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std
Floor MatsFront and rear	Std	Std	N/A	Std
All-season front and rear, rubber (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Pkg
Glove box with damped door and inside lamp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Two front overhead incandescent map lamps	Std	Std	Std	Std
LightingAmbient LED interior overhead console	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Ambient LED interior on front door handles, overhead console, front map pockets	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Front dome lamp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Map/dome reading lamps	Std	Std	Std	Std
Media center electronics storage — located behind shifter	Std	Std	Std	Std
MirrorsRearview day/night mirror	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Rearview, auto-dimming mirror (packaged with Convenience Group or Driver Assistance Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std
Sliding sun visor with mirrors	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sliding sun visor with illuminated mirrors	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Outside temperature display in odometer	Std	Std	Std	Std
12-volt auxiliary located in front center stack	Std	Std	Std	Std
12-volt auxiliary in rear cargo area	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power Outlet115-volt auxiliary (packaged with Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Shift KnobUrethane	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather wrapped	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Speedometer — 160 mph	Std	Std	Std	Std
Speed-sensitive power door locks	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering WheelUrethane with anodized silver bezels	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Premium wrapped steering wheel with anodized silver bezels	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Leather heated wrapped with anodized silver bezels (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Mounted audio controls	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tachometer	Std	Std	Std	Std
Seats	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
SeatingCloth low-back bucket seats in black with Cattle Tan and Light Diesel stitching	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Premium vinyl trim with hex pattern cloth insert low-back bucket seats in black with Cattle Tan and Light Diesel stitching or black/Ski Grey with Ski Grey accent stitching	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Luxury leather trim with Ombre mesh cloth insert bucket seats in black with Ruby Red accent stitching and embroidered Trailhawk logo	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Luxury leather trim with Axis II leather perforated insert bucket seats in black with accent stitching and embroidered Trailhawk logo in Ruby Red (packaged with Trailhawk Elite Interior Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	N/A
Luxury leather trim with Axis II leather perforated insert bucket seats in black with Cattle Tan accent stitching or black/Ski Grey with Ruby Red accent stitching and embossed Jeep logo	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Premium leather-trimmed bucket seats with ventilated front bucket seats, driver seat memory and eight-way adjustable driver and passenger seats. Available in black with Cattle Tan accent stitching or black/Ski Grey with Ruby Red accent stitching and embossed Jeep logo (packaged with Elite Interior Group)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Seats, FrontManual six-way driver/passenger with driver height adjuster	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way passenger seat (packaged with Convenience Group)	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Power eight-way passenger seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Heated front seats (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Front height-adjust shoulder belts	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front seat back map pocket	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front-passenger fold forward (not available with power passenger seats)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Memory front driver seat (packaged with Elite Interior Group and Trailhawk Elite Interior Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Ventilated front seats (packaged with Elite Interior Group and Trailhawk Elite Interior Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
60/40 split-folding seat and rear seat armrest with cup holder	Std	Std	Std	Std
Center rear three-point seat belt	Std	Std	Std	Std
Heat ducts	Std	Std	Std	Std
Three rear-seat head restraints	Std	Std	Std	Std
Uconnect / Multimedia	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	Std	Std	Std	Std
Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth	Std	Std	Std	Std
Media hub — located in center stack includes USB port and auxiliary input jack; second USB port behind center console for second-row passengers	Std	Std	Std	Std
Six speakers	Std	Std	Std	Std
SpeakersAlpine premium audio system with nine speakers, including subwoofer (packaged with Sun and Sound Group)	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display — includes 7-in. touchscreen display, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto capability and AM/FM radio; Latitude adds SiriusXM Radio	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display — includes integrated center stack radio with an 8.4-in. touchscreen display, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto capable and SiriusXM Radio with six-month trial subscription	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display — includes Uconnect 8.4-in. touchscreen display with GPS navigation, HD radio, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto capability, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, SiriusXM Traffic Plus and SiriusXM Travel Link, including five-year trial subscription, and SiriusXM Guardian, including one-year trial subscription; includes Gun Metal radio bezel on Latitude models (packaged with 80th Anniversary Edition, Elite Interior Group and Trailhawk Elite Interior Group)	N/A	Opt	Pkg	Pkg
SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription	N/A	Std	Std	Std
SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Safety & Security	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
Advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags (seven total)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental front and rear side curtain	Std	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental front seat-mounted side	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver inflatable knee bolster	Std	Std	Std	Std
All-speed traction control	Std	Std	Std	Std
Battery rundown protection	Std	Std	Std	Std
Antilock four-wheel disc	Std	Std	Std	Std
BrakesAdvanced Brake Assist (packaged with Full‑Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking; packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Electric park brake	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rain Brake Support	Std	Std	Std	Std
Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Child Seat Anchor System — LATCH ready	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic roll mitigation	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic stability control (ESC)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Entry SystemsRemote keyless entry with immobilizer	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Remote Proximity Keyless with immobilizer	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — includes Advanced Brake Assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Front passenger seat-belt alert	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front seat active headrests	Std	Std	Std	Std
Hill-descent Control	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Hill-start Assist	Std	Std	Std	Std
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Motorized seat-belt pretensioners	Std	Std	Std	Std
Occupant classification system	Std	Std	Std	Std
Panic alarm	Std	Std	Std	Std
ParkSense rear park assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
ParkView rear backup camera with active grid lines	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear door child protection	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote start system (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)	N/A	Pkg	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitoring display	Std	Std	Std	Std
Trailer-sway damping — works in tandem with ESC to help improve handling in adverse towing conditions caused by crosswinds and traffic	Std	Std	Std	Std
Groups, Packages & Special Editions	Sport4x2/4x4	Latitude4x2/4x4	Trailhawk4x4	Limited4x2/4x4
Convenience Grouppower eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way front passenger seats, rearview auto-dimming mirror, 7-in. full-color driver information display (standard on Trailhawk), 115-volt power outlet (standard on Trailhawk), windshield wiper deicer, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote start system, reversible carpet/vinyl cargo mat and all-season floor mats (standard on Trailhawk)	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Cold Weather Groupwindshield wiper deicer, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and remote start system, reversible carpet/vinyl cargo mat and all-season floor mats	Pkg	N/A	N/A	N/A
Driver Assistance GroupAdvanced Brake Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection systems, ParkSense rear park assist system, rain-sensing/intermittent wipers; Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, rearview auto-dimming mirror, security alarm and auto high-beam headlamp control	N/A	Pkg	N/A	N/A
Elite Interior Grouppower front passenger seat with lumbar, driver memory seat and front-row ventilated seats, rear cargo mat and Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. touchscreen display with GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, SiriusXM Radio, including six-month trial subscription	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Limited Elite Exterior Grouppower liftgate, bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED signature lamp, LED taillamps and 19-in. wheels	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Sun and Sound Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Sport Appearanceblack side roof rails, second-row deep tint sunscreen glass and 16-in. Tech Silver painted aluminum wheel and bright daylight opening (DLO)	Opt	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Tow GroupClass III 2-in. hitch receiver plus four-pin wiring harness; Latitude and Limited models add full-size temporary use spare tire (4x4 models only)	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt
Trailhawk Elite Exterior Grouppower liftgate, bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED signature lamp and LED taillamps	N/A	N/A	Pkg	N/A
Trailhawk Elite Interior Group (must have Convenience Group)leather seats, power front passenger seat with lumbar, driver memory seat and front-row ventilated seats and Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. touchscreen display with GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, SiriusXM Radio, including six-month trial subscription	N/A	N/A	Pkg	N/A
Altitude PackageGloss Black badging and fog lamp bezels, black grille surround with black rings, black daylight opening molding, black roof, black lower rear fascia valance, dual bright exhaust tips, 18-in. black aluminum wheels, premium vinyl/cloth seats in black with black accent stitching and Piano Black interior accents; available in Laser Blue, Billet Silver, Redline, White, Diamond Black, Granite Crystal and Velvet Red exterior colors	N/A	Opt	N/A	N/A
80th Anniversary Edition19-inch wheels with Granite Crystal finish, leather seats with Light Tungsten accent stitching, power driver seat with lumbar, remote start, Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch touchscreen display with GPS navigation, 7-inch full-color TFT display, 115V power outlet, automatic dim rearview interior mirror, Piano Black and Anodized Gun Metal interior accents, black headliner, Berber floor mats, Oak medallion key fob and commemorative badging; available in Laser Blue, Jazz Blue, Olive Green, Redline, White, Diamond Black, Granite Crystal and Velvet Red exterior colors	N/A	Opt	N/A	N/A

Where a code reads like S/NA or NA/S it is the 4x2 code followed by the 4x4 code, as printed in the guide (e.g. the six-speed automatic is 4x2 only, the nine-speed is 4x4).
The source guide cuts off the packaging note on the power eight-way passenger seat row; the codes show it is part of a package on Trailhawk and Limited.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Latitude (4x2/4x4)over Sport (4x2/4x4)+15 standard

Badge: Latitude (Chrome finish)
Bright (Chrome) (packaged with Sport Appearance Group)
Door Handle: Body color
Deep-tint sunscreen (packaged with Sport Appearance Group)
Cornering front fog lamps with black bezels for Latitude, Neutral Grey bezels for Trailhawk and Chrome bezels for Limited
Power adjustable, heated, manual folding in body color
Tires: 225/60R17 BSW All-season
Wheels: 17-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver
Lighting: Ambient LED interior overhead console
Sliding sun visor with illuminated mirrors
Shift Knob: Leather wrapped
Premium wrapped steering wheel with anodized silver bezels
Premium vinyl trim with hex pattern cloth insert low-back bucket seats in black with Cattle Tan and Light Diesel stitching or black/Ski Grey with Ski Grey accent stitching
SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription
Remote Proximity Keyless with immobilizer

Limited (4x2/4x4)over Latitude (4x2/4x4)+32 standard

Adaptive cruise control (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Exhaust system — single rear exhaust with dual bright tip; hidden exhaust on remaining models
Bright Chrome exterior accents
Badge: Limited (Chrome finish)
Automatic headlamps (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Automatic high-beam headlamp control (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Front side marker/side repeater on outside mirror
Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in body color with Chrome accent
Roof: Black
Roof Rails: Bright (Chrome)
225/55R18 BSW All-season (included with Altitude)
18-in. aluminum with polished face and Tech Grey painted pockets
Windshield wiper deicer (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)
Rain-sensing/intermittent (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — Piano Black
7-in. full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD cluster display (packaged with Convenience Group)
Ambient LED interior on front door handles, overhead console, front map pockets
Rearview, auto-dimming mirror (packaged with Convenience Group or Driver Assistance Group)
115-volt auxiliary (packaged with Convenience Group)
Leather heated wrapped with anodized silver bezels (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)
Heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)
Luxury leather trim with Axis II leather perforated insert bucket seats in black with Cattle Tan accent stitching or black/Ski Grey with Ruby Red accent stitching and embossed Jeep logo
Power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way passenger seat (packaged with Convenience Group)
Heated front seats (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)
Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display — includes integrated center stack radio with an 8.4-in. touchscreen display, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto capable and SiriusXM Radio with six-month trial subscription
Advanced Brake Assist (packaged with Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking; packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — includes Advanced Brake Assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
ParkSense rear park assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)
Remote start system (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group)
Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood (packaged with Driver Assistance Group)

Standard on every trim (79)

Alternator — 160-amp alternator
Auto Stick automatic transmission
Speed control
Engine oil cooler
Fuel door — capless fuel filler
Fuel tank — 13.5 gallons
Push-button start
Steering — electric power; tilt/telescoping column
Stop-start dual battery system
Accents: Body color / accent fascias
Rear skid plate applique; Neutral Grey for Trailhawk models and bright for Limited models
Jeep (Chrome finish; Neutral Grey finish for Trailhawk models)
Badge: Compass
4x4 (Chrome finish; Neutral Grey finish for Trailhawk models)
Lighting Exterior: Quad halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamp system
Headlamp off time delay
Incandescent taillamps
Removable short mast antenna — roof mounted
Windows — power front windows, one-touch up and down; second-row power
Front, variable intermittent (not available with rain-sensing/intermittent)
Wiper System: Rear, defroster and wiper/washer
Dual-zone automatic temperature control, including humidity sensor and premium air filter
Assist handle — driver and front passenger with rear-passenger coat hooks (four total)
Cargo Area: Tie-down loops (four total)
Cargo Area: Compartment lamp
Height-adjustable load floor — one, two or three position adjustment depending on spare tire/tire service kit availability
Cargo Area: Rear cargo underfloor tray
Cargo Area: Cargo compartment carpet
Full-length front floor console with sliding armrest in soft vinyl
Air vents on rear of center console
Included with full-length front floor console
Rear seat armrest — included with 60/40 split-folding rear seats
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — controls located on steering wheel
Glove box with damped door and inside lamp
Two front overhead incandescent map lamps
Lighting: Front dome lamp
Lighting: Map/dome reading lamps
Media center electronics storage — located behind shifter
Outside temperature display in odometer
12-volt auxiliary located in front center stack
Power Outlet: 12-volt auxiliary in rear cargo area
Speedometer — 160 mph
Speed-sensitive power door locks
Steering Wheel: Mounted audio controls
Tachometer
Seats, Front: Front height-adjust shoulder belts
Seats, Front: Front seat back map pocket
Front-passenger fold forward (not available with power passenger seats)
60/40 split-folding seat and rear seat armrest with cup holder
Seats, Second Row: Center rear three-point seat belt
Seats, Second Row: Heat ducts
Seats, Second Row: Three rear-seat head restraints
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
Media hub — located in center stack includes USB port and auxiliary input jack; second USB port behind center console for second-row passengers
Six speakers
Advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags (seven total)
Supplemental front and rear side curtain
Air Bags: Supplemental front seat-mounted side
Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee bolster
All-speed traction control
Battery rundown protection
Brakes: Antilock four-wheel disc
Brakes: Electric park brake
Brakes: Rain Brake Support
Child Seat Anchor System — LATCH ready
Electronic roll mitigation
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Front passenger seat-belt alert
Front seat active headrests
Hill-start Assist
Motorized seat-belt pretensioners
Occupant classification system
Panic alarm
ParkView rear backup camera with active grid lines
Rear door child protection
Tire-pressure monitoring display
Trailer-sway damping — works in tandem with ESC to help improve handling in adverse towing conditions caused by crosswinds and traffic

Source: 2021 Jeep Compass Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2021 Jeep Compass fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Compass at 25 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

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

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Compass FWD	2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start	6-speed automatic · FWD	22MPG	31MPG	25MPG	$2,500	350
Compass 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start	9-speed automatic · AWD	22MPG	30MPG	25MPG	$2,500	358

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.

2021 Jeep Compass wheels & tires

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

Fits	Tire	Type
Sport 4x2 and 4x4Standard	215/65R16Continental CrossContact LX Sport	BSW, all-season
Latitude 4x2 and 4x4Standard	225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2	BSW, all-season
Limited 4x2 and 4x4Standard	225/55R18Continental ContiProContact	BSW, all-season
TrailhawkStandard	215/65R17Falken WildPeak H/T	outlined white letters, all-season
Latitude and LimitedOptional	225/55R18Yokohama Geolandar	BSW, all-season
High AltitudeStandard	235/45R19Continental Pro Contact	BSW, all-season

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 (2021 Jeep Compass Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2021 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.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Replace the cabin air filter

Service	20k2 yr	30k3 yr	40k4 yr	50k5 yr	60k6 yr	70k7 yr	80k8 yr	90k9 yr	100k10 yr	110k11 yr	120k12 yr	130k13 yr	140k14 yr	150k15 yr
If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace the cabin air filter
Replace spark plugsThe spark plug change interval is 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
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 the CV/Universal joints
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace the engine air cleaner filter if necessary

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2021 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

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)	All engines	13.5 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter	2.4L engine	5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling system	2.4L engine	6.8 qt6.5 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids3 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolantMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Miles Formula OAT
Engine oil2.4L engine	SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil filter	Mopar filter; alternatives must meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36	Mopar Engine Oil Filter

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants5 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission6-speed automatic (FWD models), if equipped	AW-1 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent	Mopar AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission9-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
Rear differential (RDM)If equipped	SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5	Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3 brake fluid	Mopar DOT 3

Fuel

Fuel1 engine

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

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket	100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km).
Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2021 Jeep Compass recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Jeep Compass: no recalls, 82 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
Jeep Compass SUV 4WD				20.6% risk
Jeep Compass SUV FWD				20.2% risk

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

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Jeep Compass as of November 8, 2026.

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 82
Crashes: 5
Fires: 2
Injuries: 0

Electrical system34
Unknown or other28
Engine19
Power train9
Steering7
Service brakes6
Vehicle speed control6
Exterior lighting4

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.

2021 Jeep Compass owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.

Supplements

Warranty

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.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2021 Jeep Compass against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2021 Compass owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Michigan driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 215/65R16 size, a true winter tire on 16-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 0W-20, 5.5 qt per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 0W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 500 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.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2021: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Compass confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Compass wears, from the factory 215/65R16 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 20,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Michigan to Indiana.

2021 Jeep Compass questions

How much oil does the 2021 Jeep Compass take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine, 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 2021 Jeep Compass use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar filter; alternatives must meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 (SAE/USCAR-36).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 Jeep Compass?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: if using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary; inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary; inspect the cv/universal joints; replace the cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2021 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 2021 Jeep Compass get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Compass at 25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 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 2021 Jeep Compass use?

Factory tire sizes: 215/65R16 (Sport 4x2 and 4x4); 225/60R17 (Latitude 4x2 and 4x4); 225/55R18 (Limited 4x2 and 4x4, Latitude and Limited); 215/65R17 (Trailhawk); 235/45R19 (High Altitude). 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 2021 Jeep Compass?

Powertrain no longer listed: 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark with MultiAir 2 — Six-speed manual; New option packages: Driver Assistance Group, Elite Interior Group, Limited Elite Exterior Group, Sun and Sound Group and 3 more; Packages no longer offered: Advanced Safety Group, Leather Interior Group, Luxury Seat Group, Mopar Graphics Package and 8 more; Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system is now standard on Trailhawk and Limited.

Does the 2021 Jeep Compass have recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Compass. 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 2021 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2021 Jeep Compass with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (34), unknown or other (28), and engine (19). 5 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.

What is the 2021 Jeep Compass's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 Jeep Compass is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Compass SUV 4WD: 4 and Jeep Compass SUV FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

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