OK, time to find out how many of our members are actually Compass owners now.

So, take the poll and watch out for hanging chads (or freds or johns). ;)

Well I'm picking mine up on Saturday so I said yes.
:D

http://www.myjeepcompass.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=366

BTW: There's a similar poll @ the above link.
:)

The newspaper was saying the styling of the compass is geared towards the women...hmmmmmmm

The newspaper was saying the styling of the compass is geared towards the women...hmmmmmmm

The newspaper said that the leafs were going to be a cup contender... hmmmmmmmm - don't believe everything you read!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, my friends... and I think the Compass in brilliant black is a very beautiful thing! :p

I don't own a Compass, and am not considering buying one. I am considering buying a Patriot. Since this is JeepPatriot.com I guess I wasn't really paying attention to what that said. I assumed it was the Patriot, silly me.

The newspaper said that the leafs were going to be a cup contender... hmmmmmmmm - don't believe everything you read!

Man, what ever newspaper said the Leafs were cup contenders, ought to be sued!!!

Neely, you're getting it alreadY?????

Feels like the time has flown, although probably not for you :P

Good luck and let us know how you like it, I love mine, minus the sunroof!!! I wish so bad I could trade it in for one without a sunroof, but its not worth it argh.

Neely, you're getting it alreadY?????

Feels like the time has flown, although probably not for you :P

Good luck and let us know how you like it, I love mine, minus the sunroof!!! I wish so bad I could trade it in for one without a sunroof, but its not worth it argh.

Yeah we pick it up tomorrow - finally. We ordered it on August 2nd and the dealer got it 2 weeks ago but we just hadn't had any time to pick it up yet.

yea, i'm a Compass Sport 4X4 "D-Pkg" owner...picked it over the 'very' base Patriot. liked the Patriot, just didn't like the VINYL seats. but that's fine.....my Compass ROCKS!:D

Yep. Went for the Compass over the Patriot. I liked both but the Compass was a better match for my tastes and the dealer had exactly what I wanted in the show room.

One new Compass owner here. Two reasons: 1. Of the Caliber/Compass/Patriot trio only the Compass hatch opens high enough that I do not hit my head. 2. Almost $6,400 off the sticker- $23,400 on the sticker, paid $16,988:D.

I own both :) 07 compass sport 4x4 and 07 pat limited 4x4

I own both :) 07 compass sport 4x4 and 07 pat limited 4x4

BOTH? i hate you! :D

07 jeep compass sport 26E package, lifted sittin on 235/65/17. why the sister mk owners hate on a subforum for compass?? do they not realize that the only thing different is sheetmetal?

I owned a Jeep Compass 4x4 Sport for 5 months and 11,000 miles. So I was a Compass owner. The engine was GUTLESS:dead_horse: Not to mention the lousey gas mileage:puke: The cheap plastic interior and sharp edges, and poor fit and finish installed by fine craftsmen and women:itchy-scratchy:
I traded it in on a Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD that gets an honest 22 to 25 mpg and rides so nice:Racing:
The Compass is no JEEP it's a Caliber in more expensive add ons:smiley_thumbs_up: But after this year the Compass might just be a collectors car....Jeep?:BLAM:

Thanks for allowing me to spout off about my huge loss from $23,750. to $15,900 in trade in:owned:one and glad I don't now!



farout

Welcome, farout! I've read your compliants @ Edmunds TH, too. Sorry to hear of your problems. It obviously wasn't a good fit for you. Looks liek you made out pretty well with the trade value, though. I paid $15.5k for a $22.7k new 2007 Compass, so trade value would be even lower now!

I had a 2004 Pacifica about the same amount of time you had your Compass, 5mo & 12k miles. We enjoyed it and would have no problems buying another one, especially with the 4.0L/6-spd. We usually got 20-21mpg, up to 22 @ 80+mph highway speeds. Very comfortable cruiser. We've got a minivan, so cheap commuter was better for me. Jeep or not, a $16k vehicle with the equipment I got (Limited 4x4), the right size, and hopefulyl mid 20's mpg, i couldn't pass up. Plus, I got the 5-speed of which I've read no complaints. I wouldn't touch a CVT MK, though.

Your are on track when you say the CVT is a huge difference from the 5 speed stick:banana: The mismatch of any vehicle I have ever driven is the 2.4L with the CVT:dead_horse: Enough of my silly junk.:notworthy:
What amazes me is how the PAC gets such great mpg and weighs over 4500 lbs:smiley_thumbs_up: I do know that you got better mpg then most with the 4 speed auto. I think the 4. L and 6 speed are well designed and was a trail to see how it did before putting the same combination in the new vans.:smiley_thumbs_up: Thanks for taking my foolin around as a silly joke!:beerchug:

hey, look at those figures!!!

the Compasses are catching the Patriots!! we've GAINED 2-3 members and are now at FIFTEEN!!! YEA!!!!!

so, i think this warrants me to say......THE COMPASSES ARE COMING, THE COMPASSES ARE COMING!!!!:banana:

repost.....my bad

farout,
My 08 Compass 4x4s with the CVTII drive quite nicely and gets 25+mpg. I have a bit over 8K absolutely trouble free miles on it so far. In my case however I have a really good local Jeep dealer and the lifetime powertrain warranty.

I do understand where you are coming from however. I just did the same thing with an 07 Hyundai. Right now, as far as I am concerned, Hyundai = P.O.S. Obviously it can't be true of all of their cars but it will be a long time before I ever consider one again...

Just purchased a new 2008 compass. Day two of ownership we took a 1500 mile trip in her. My wife named the Compass "Pumkin" due to the orange color. We were used to the CVT transmission since that is what our 2003 Mini Cooper has. We recorded 24.5 mpg on our trip. The compass was loaded with four adults and the back was stuffed with luggage. Not to bad we thought.

This isour first post in the forums and we look foreword to reading everyones thoughts.

Best Regards
Ron & Laurie

I own a Compass and Patriot. 11k miles on the Compass and no time in the shop. 4.6K on the Patriot and 3 shop visits. The Compass is by far a better vehicle.

I own a Compass and Patriot. 11k miles on the Compass and no time in the shop. 4.6K on the Patriot and 3 shop visits. The Compass is by far a better vehicle.

Actually they are the same vehicle built in the plant, by the same people, with basically the same parts, so overall one is not going to be better than the other, you just got a bad example, unfortunatly that happens with any vehicle.

I actually don't own a Compass, but my girlfriend just ordered a black Compass 4x4 Rallye. I just got my Patriot on Monday, and she just ordered her Compass on Friday! They're great vehicles and we love 'em!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

Now, I just need to get her on the forums!!:banana::D

Actually they are the same vehicle built in the plant, by the same people, with basically the same parts, so overall one is not going to be better than the other, you just got a bad example, unfortunatly that happens with any vehicle.

yes and no......:confused:

YES, they're built on the same platform, share the same powertrain, but that's about it. there are a lot of different design aspects and flaws to take into consideration, such as water leaks and vibrating hoods. if they are the 'same', then why not ANY complaints of water leaking through the dome lights on the Compass'? why not complaints of the Compass' hood 'flapping'?

NO, not the same!

i'm with YOU, "Red_Rover".....the Compass IS a better vehicle:D














(but i like the looks of the Patriot better.......:confused:)

I traded it in on a Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD that gets an honest 22 to 25 mpg and rides so nice:Racing:
The Compass is no JEEP it's a Caliber in more expensive add ons:smiley_thumbs_up: But after this year the Compass might just be a collectors car....Jeep?:BLAM:

Thanks for allowing me to spout off about my huge loss from $23,750. to $15,900 in trade in:owned:one and glad I don't now! farout

um, you DID know that the CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN DROPPED FROM THE 2009 CHRYSLER LINEUP? but oddly enough there is no word on the Compass as of yet. my guess is that it will still be here until Chrysler LLC can replace it with something that gets 'like' fuel mileage. they can't afford to lose one of their higher mileage models right now, especially with the intro of the Dodge Challenger SRT. if anything, i expect them to make MORE variants of the "PM" and "MK" platforms.

R.I.P. Chrysler Pacifica, we hardly knew yel!!! maybe you can start your OWN "Mopar Museum", "farout"??? :D










j/k of course......;)

yes and no......:confused:

YES, they're built on the same platform, share the same powertrain, but that's about it. there are a lot of different design aspects and flaws to take into consideration, such as water leaks and vibrating hoods. if they are the 'same', then why not ANY complaints of water leaking through the dome lights on the Compass'? why not complaints of the Compass' hood 'flapping'?

NO, not the same!

i'm with YOU, "Red_Rover".....the Compass IS a better vehicle:D




(but i like the looks of the Patriot better.......:confused:)


Actually same engines, drivetrains, drive systems, share the 17 inch wheel design, interiors are EXACTLY the same. Also keep in mind we have a MUCH MUCH smaller sample of compasses here to compare and they are making kess than half as many compasses each month as Patriots, so problems are not going to be as pronounced and we, by the nature of that beast, will not have as many vehicles to compare. The flapping hood and leaks seem to be an assembly issue, by the same people that assemble both vehicles. They share far FAR more than they don't, heck the only things they don't share are looks, the Patriot doesn't get the Compasses 18 inch rims, and you can;'t get a trailrated compass. The most worrisome things are shared between both vehicles, engine, drivetrains, transmissions, eyc, the things that can get you home or keep you stranded. I am at 3k miles, no flapping hood and no leaks, only real issues are the passenger side speaker and a missing center cap (2 things I am sure that are shared between the 2 wince the Compass offers the same 17 inch rims and I am sure the base stereos are shared). Anywho I like em both and around here you do see quite a few more compasses, but lately both are totally put to shame by Calibers (Lord I saw at least 10-15 different Calibers on the way home from camping :wow:).

um, you DID know that the CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN DROPPED FROM THE 2009 CHRYSLER LINEUP? but oddly enough there is no word on the Compass as of yet. my guess is that it will still be here until Chrysler LLC can replace it with something that gets 'like' fuel mileage. they can't afford to lose one of their higher mileage models right now, especially with the intro of the Dodge Challenger SRT. if anything, i expect them to make MORE variants of the "PM" and "MK" platforms.

R.I.P. Chrysler Pacifica, we hardly knew yel!!! maybe you can start your OWN "Mopar Museum", "farout"??? :D


j/k of course......;)

I think this is a bad time for Chrysler to be dropping a crossover that gets decent mileage, and they only started offering the 4.0/6 speed in what, 07??? I was actually surprised the one time I sit in a Pacifica, it was VERY comfy and the interior was a beauty! I can't believe they never sold better. They were origionally supposed to replace it with a version of the Journey, then they dropped that. IMHO, they may want to reconsider that if they haven't already. Give it Chrysler looks, a high end Pacifica style interior, and give it the 3.5/6 speed auto as standard and the 4.0 as an option, of course by the time it would come out, the MUCH BETTER pheonix engines would be out and they are better eninges anyways.

I have to qualify this. A Compass sits in the driveway next to my Patriot. It is owned by my wife. So WE own a Compass. I do not.

um, you DID know that the CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN DROPPED FROM THE 2009 CHRYSLER LINEUP? but oddly enough there is no word on the Compass as of yet. my guess is that it will still be here until Chrysler LLC can replace it with something that gets 'like' fuel mileage. they can't afford to lose one of their higher mileage models right now, especially with the intro of the Dodge Challenger SRT. if anything, i expect them to make MORE variants of the "PM" and "MK" platforms.

The Compass is like "New Coke" Back in the 80's when Coke made the switch from sugar to High Fructose Corn Syrup, they did a big cover up with "new Coke". They changed the formula of Coke and did a big marketing campaign. Then they came around with Classic Coke 3 months later to quell the uproar. Look at the Compass as New Coke and the PAtriot as Classic Coke (Cherokee). HOWEVER.....the sales of "new Coke" were high enough to leave it on the market for as many as 10 years, it is still sold overseas as Coke 2. This could well be the same for the Compass. Enough buyers prefer the Compass styling to make it worth producing. There is no guarantee, a would be Compass buyer, unable to purchase a Compass will buy a Patriot. They may buy a Vibe, Saturn, or some other more rounded AWD vehicle. That is not what Jeep wants.

I've talked to many people that would only consider the Compass, the Patriot is too boxie for them and they just don't like it. Others have felt just the oposite. If jeep wanted to maintain it's "rugged 4 WD image" then why do they bother to build 2WD versions of everything except the Wrangler? Even the Wrangler Unlimited is available in a 2x4 version.

Will the Compass go the way of the Jeepster? Anybody know where I can get a '48-50 Jeepster for cheap? I'd have it.

I don't think the Compass is going anywhere yet, i even expect a decent jump in sales for this month.

Will the Compass go the way of the Jeepster? Anybody know where I can get a '48-50 Jeepster for cheap? I'd have it.

Not a good one. Jeepster and cheap are not usually in the same sentance.

I think the trap Jeep got (gets) into is offering cars that can't be really tough. Even the 48 Jeepster could be built into a 4x4 by a motivated owner with some wagon parts. In the old days they built a tough capable 4x4 vehicle and offered a 4x2 version. That is no longer the case. Jeep trying to pioneer 4x4 IFS in the 1963 Wagoneer was a dismal failure. A trajic mistake they did not repete for decades. You can't tell me that they couldn't keep up the good mileage in the Patriot and still offer a straight axle for those who want to lift and modify. There is no reason all Jeeps couldn't be offered in IFS 4x2 or AWD and 4x4 versions with straight axles all around. This would keep sales numbers up and the brand loyal happy.

These new owners bought into a real mess left by Daimler watering down the traditional Chrysler brands, not understanding the passion an American car company is really all about. In Jeep's case the evil bastardizations started with Renault. Give these new guys a few years. They seem to be making a real effort to gather data from product users. Let's wait and see how they use it.

Not a good one. Jeepster and cheap are not usually in the same sentence.

Wishful thinking on my part but you never know when you might run into the "Hemi in a barn" scenario.


I think the trap Jeep got (gets) into is offering cars that can't be really tough. Even the 48 Jeepster could be built into a 4x4 by a motivated owner with some wagon parts.

That's the plan. :D


In the old days they built a tough capable 4x4 vehicle and offered a 4x2 version. That is no longer the case. Jeep trying to pioneer 4x4 IFS in the 1963 Wagoner was a dismal failure. A tragic mistake they did not repeat for decades. You can't tell me that they couldn't keep up the good mileage in the Patriot and still offer a straight axle for those who want to lift and modify. There is no reason all Jeeps couldn't be offered in IFS 4x2 or AWD and 4x4 versions with straight axles all around. This would keep sales numbers up and the brand loyal happy.

These new owners bought into a real mess left by Daimler watering down the traditional Chrysler brands, not understanding the passion an American car company is really all about. In Jeep's case the evil bastardizations started with Renault. Give these new guys a few years. They seem to be making a real effort to gather data from product users. Let's wait and see how they use it.

The only defense that I can offer on their behalf is the weight saving & mpg that goes with it and having an assembly plant that could be easily changed with robotics to offer new products. I'd have to say that the sales of the PMs and MK s have been a success in that respect.

One thing to consider that is that the big 3 are in trouble right now, they have limited funds annd are basically being forced to work with what they have. Changing th MK to support a live axle suspension or doing a whole new platform to support it would be big $$$$$ that they don't have right now, BUT the Compass and Patriot are going to play a large role in keeping Jeep afloat in the here and now until they are in a better financial situation, they also help with the new corporate fuel mile regs that I be,lieve, are supposed to start taking effect in 2010 and be in full swing by 2020.

One thing to consider that is that the big 3 are in trouble right now, they have limited funds annd are basically being forced to work with what they have. Changing th MK to support a live axle suspension or doing a whole new platform to support it would be big $$$$$ that they don't have right now, BUT the Compass and Patriot are going to play a large role in keeping Jeep afloat in the here and now until they are in a better financial situation, they also help with the new corporate fuel mile regs that I be,lieve, are supposed to start taking effect in 2010 and be in full swing by 2020.

As far as government regulations, it is a whole different ball game now. No more fast and loose, design and build autos. (and that is sad)

However, as far as cash poor and struggleing to survive, .....well, .....er, ....um, ....ahemmm.......Chrysler better get in touch with the AMC roots they gained in the take over.

Noboby ever played that hand better except maybe the Milwaukee Road RR.

How investor driven is the new Chrysler? Will investors tollerate allowing ideas to manifest and grow to fruition? Or will they stupidly demand immediate returns and drive Chrysler out of business? I see this as the main difference over the past 25 years in American corporations. Impatient, selfish and short sighted investors.

Nobody works for companies anymore, they work for faceless, heartless stock holders who's only interest is immediate return on investment. We'll have to see how Chrysler LLC comes out of this and whether they're in it for the long haul or not.

I think the trap Jeep got (gets) into is offering cars that can't be really tough.


it wouldn't matter if ANY manufacturer made a 4X4 based on a FWD platform, whether it be a Patriot, Compass or a Chevy Cavalier. NONE of them can really be "TOUGH"!

yea, we can make them 'look' like a "TOUGH" 4X4, but are they really? no, but i don't care. i don't NEED a "TOUGH" 4X4, just one that will get me through anything that Indiana winters can throw at me and still get me decent mileage.

my Compass does both........with a little help of course from an RRO Kit and BFG Mud Terrains! :smiley_thumbs_up:

it wouldn't matter if ANY manufacturer made a 4X4 based on a FWD platform, whether it be a Patriot, Compass or a Chevy Cavalier. NONE of them can really be "TOUGH"!

yea, we can make them 'look' like a "TOUGH" 4X4, but are they really? no, but i don't care. i don't NEED a "TOUGH" 4X4, just one that will get me through anything that Indiana winters can throw at me and still get me decent mileage.

my Compass does both........with a little help of course from an RRO Kit and BFG Mud Terrains! :smiley_thumbs_up:

Is it important to you that the Compass is a Jeep? Could it be a Chrysler? Would that have made a difference in your decision to buy?

The General opinion on the Chrysler advisory board, is toughen up the Jeep brand, or sell it off to someone who will. No doubt, the Compass is a good car. Like the Caliber, it would still be a good car even if it were a Chrysler and not a Jeep.

That would free the Patriot up to get tougher. Straight axles and leaf springs for better wheeling possibilities. Different axles and springs would change the ride but not the mileage. Tougher ride is acceptable in a Jeep where it would not be in a Chrysler or a Dodge. Daimler goofed up Jeep by offering an SUV that could come with 4 wheel drive, rather than a tough 4x4 that could be offered with more luxury and less capability.

Chrysler is now a private company I don't think it's traded on the stockmarket. Cerberus has said they are in it for the long run, all i can say is that they had better be. IMHO, they should take Hyundai as an example, compare 98 with the pretty damned good cars they have in 08. Actually came close to buying an 06 Sonata last year, but thank goodness I didn't, but it was a nice car, nice interior, good power, solid, and VERY roomy, surprised the heck out of me! IMHO, Chrysler would be in MUCH better shape if they had never been taken over by Daimler. They were really making something until that point. Remember the huge resurgence of the early and mid 90s? The 94 Ram, the LH cars, the Grand Cherokee, the "cloud cars", the 97 Dakota, the first gen Durango, the second gen LH carsthe viper???? All were revolutionary in their own way and made nice large splahses. When the LX cars were origionall planned, it was going to be a veratile platform that would support not only RWD and AWD, but FWD too, butDaimler killed that because they wanted to use parts of the old E-class suspension to lower costs. Anywho, they need that thinking back, otherwise they will not be saved.

Your right! Chrysler LLC is a private company now.

My choice in buying a Compass was because the Caliber R/T AWD that I had ordered in April '06 was not being delivered under the time restraints that were necessary for a planed trip in Sept. The reason: they had some original problems changing over the robots to build the Compass that pushed the Calibers delivery date too far out. It was just meant to be and I've never regretted buying what I did. If it had had a Chrysler name plate instead of Jeep that wouldn't have affected my purchase either. I need something to keep me on the road during Wisconsin winters and my Compass has never failed me. It always works as intended and better than I expected! I have no reservations about using it on camping trips and back roads but serious off-roading I'll leave for something that's better suited for it.

Your right! Chrysler LLC is a private company now.

My choice in buying a Compass was because the Caliber R/T AWD that I had ordered in April '06 was not being delivered under the time restraints that were necessary for a planed trip in Sept. The reason: they had some original problems changing over the robots to build the Compass that pushed the Calibers delivery date too far out. It was just meant to be and I've never regretted buying what I did. If it had had a Chrysler name plate instead of Jeep that wouldn't have affected my purchase either. I need something to keep me on the road during Wisconsin winters and my Compass has never failed me. It always works as intended and better than I expected! I have no reservations about using it on camping trips and back roads but serious off-roading I'll leave for something that's better suited for it.

That is good to know. Both that Chrysler is privately held and that you like your Compass regaurdless of internal brand. I think Chrysler LLC would be smart to offer an MK in each division.

I want to add a footnote to my previous post. If the Patriot had preceded the Compass and been available when I needed to purchase that's what I'd be driving now. I liked the concept of the platform. Am I an elitist Compass owner? I hope not but I do get defensive. We're all in the same lake, who brought the paddles?

excellent thread!!!

I am in a different camp than Gramps when it comes to the Compass.
I would not have bought a Patriot or a Caliber. I tend to go for more edgy styling.

Does the badge make a difference? In this case it does but not for the reason you might think. The local Jeep dealer has been servicing all of my cars for many years. If he had not had the Compass, I would not have been able to buy a new vehicle from him and would have likely bought an import like the Mazda CX-7.

When I met my other half, we both owned Wranglers. Mine got passed down to my nephew as his first car. Hers we still occasionally use but with the fuel prices so high, it is spending most of its time sitting and rusting.

Do I want Jeep to get back to its roots? As a brand, strong off road capability across the board is a must but so is fuel efficiency. The brand can not be perceived as that backwards company that builds those arcane gas guzzling boxes. Right now, that is the image of the company and will be until their PR division wakes up and smells the lost sales. Both the Patriot and Compass need to be advertised actively.

The Compass needs to have the FDII package available. That would eliminate the "Trail Rated" hole in the brand line up. The only visible difference would have to be a different nose to improve the approach angle. Other than that it would be a no brainer.

From a more long term perspective, the Compass should morph into the AWD Jeep Hybrid and AWD Jeep Rally SRT. (Best economy 4x4 and Cool 4x4.)
This would stretch the marketability of the platform across the board and pull in more import buyers who are more likely to buy the "Jeep" brand than the Chrysler or Dodge brands. It would also help meet the fuel economy requirements of the future...

I'm with you. I like the edgy styling. I also like the Toyota FJ and I see some of that edginess of the FJ in my Compass. I've been reading about these lift kits and I'm seriously thinking about doing that on mine to make it look more Off Road.

While the Compass' styling isn't perfect as far as I'm concerned, it's different enough for my tastes. Oh, by the way, I LOVE my Compass.

But I bought a used Compass for commuting. This is not what I was originally planning for(Patriot), but I went with what the best buying option was at that time. I have a very "Rural" commute, and need 4X4 option on occasion. I do like the Compass, because I like Jeep.

I bought mine 08/03/09. I really wanted a Patriot more but could'nt find one due to the "cash for clunkers" I trade in my 95 GC Laredo and got $8750.00 after the gov't rebate and all the Jeep rebates. My wife liked the Compass looks better.

Well I needed to get back haven't been to site in quite some time. Wanted to update what I own now. 2008 white Patriot (lease) miles almost up. 2008 Inferno Red Patriot (10649 miles) and wife wanted a 2009 Compass so got a Inferno Red Ralleye:D with moon roof for her (2000 Miles) we both have been driving the leased Pat to use up the miles and own the other 2 actually credit union own $4000 of Compass but that will be taken care of in a few months. I believe that the Compass has a softer ride than the Pat but maybe it is the 18" wheels, wife also thinks the Compass has a softer ride and seats. She wanted a COmpass when we got our Pat's but with an extra $1500 more rebate we decided to get the Pat's then with the stimulus packeage offered at $4500 even without a trade we got her Ralleye last July and she loves it. She has just gotten to really start driving it more since the milage is just about used up on lease. I was thinking of getting a PT now but after getting the Red Pat out of storeage I have changed my mind. :banana: Will keep the Pat and see what Fiat is going to change now that they have control. I know they have said there doing a face lift in the near future. I have not had any of the problems of leaks or flapping hood I keep reading about.:doh::pepper: I love the smiles Good Jeeping.

Got mine in Nov '06, and its been awesome. Its a sport 4x4 manual, we lived at about 4000 ft elev. and this thing kicked butt in the snow! Now its at 92k miles and we've only replaced tires and oil.

We liked the looks of the patriot but it wasn't available yet, and our lease was up, so the compass was it.

Now its needs both front ball joints replaced (started wobbling at around 90k) and the trans is big time noisy... jury is still out on that issue.

All in all, well worth the money, and have no doubts it will go another 100k with no problem.

i always had ford trucks but bought a compass after gas got so high. I liked the compass over the patriot because of the rear tail gate rises somuch higher and loved the burnt orange color jeep had

I'm not, but it makes me interested while reading this thread... I'll get further info friend closes friends.

I've got a Compass and Patriot

That would free the Patriot up to get tougher. Straight axles and leaf springs for better wheeling possibilities. Different axles and springs would change the ride but not the mileage. Tougher ride is acceptable in a Jeep where it would not be in a Chrysler or a Dodge. Daimler goofed up Jeep by offering an SUV that could come with 4 wheel drive, rather than a tough 4x4 that could be offered with more luxury and less capability.

I just love the fact that people think that "Straight axles and leaf springs for better wheeling possibilities"... I think quite the opposite, set up properly an independent suspension has better wheeling possibilities, helping keep an opposing tire flat on the ground for better traction and not tipping up on its side diminishing your contact patch.
I know this is a Jeep forum and I am a Jeep owner but what would I feel more comfortable going offroad in, a Jeep Wrangler, a Jeep Commander, a Hummer H1 or a Unimog? I would take a Hummer H1 or Unimog hands down ANYDAY...
But I am a weekend warrior using my Patriot for camping trips, light off road duty / logging roads... do I need something hard core? no. Do I like the styling with having some Jeep history behind me? yes. If I wanted something hard core off road, I would have chosen something that fit that criteria.

Some of you with multiple Patriots and Compass should post some photos of them all together. I would enjoy seeing that.

When we have Patriot meets, you Compass folks are sure welcome to join us.

Have you seen the Pics of what they do to the Compass in China!! They seem to put some big lifts on theirs , plus tyres & head out into their snowy wilderness & enjoy!!

They put a lot of so called US off roaders to shame & its just a Compass!!!!!

Some of you with multiple Patriots and Compass should post some photos of them all together. I would enjoy seeing that.


I second that

Owner of a 2007 - but definately NOT happy. have had issues since 24000 km...first tires, replaced tye rods, drive shafts, ujoints, wiring harness, wheel bearing and cv shaft now being told it is a transmission that it needs!. No one EXCEPT dodge seems to be able to fix or replace this CVT transmission and their cost estimate was $8000.00! Yes, it has over 100, 000 km now but I have driven vehicles with 3 times as many and never had the probelms I have had with this.....definately NOT purchaseing another Jeep product!

If you have Full Coverage Insurance, I would suggest that you BURN IT !!!