2024 Jeep Compass: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Jeep Compass gets 27 miles per gallon combined.
The EPA figures for 2024 are the same as for 2023; the safety records below are for 2024.
How the Compass ranks in its class
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the Compass ranks 27th (tied with 7 others) of 75 for combined mileage (27 mpg), 21st (tied with 4 others) of 73 for yearly fuel cost ($2,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 31st (tied with 1 other) of 75 for tailpipe CO2 (330 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 88 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Compass's best version, 11 other models get the same and 162 get less. The 2024 Compass's cheapest version costs $2,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 58 cost less, 4 the same and 193 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 21 to 27 of 75)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2024 Volvo XC60 | 2024 XC60 T8 AWD Recharge | 28 | $3,100 | 122 |
| 27 | 2024 Buick Encore | 2024 Encore GX AWD | 27 | $2,300 | 333 |
| 27 | 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2024 Trailblazer AWD | 27 | $2,300 | 329 |
| 27 | 2024 Jeep CompassThis car | 2024 Compass 4WD | 27 | $2,300 | 330 |
| 27 | 2024 Mazda CX-50 | 2024 CX-50 4WD #1 | 27 | $2,300 | 335 |
| 27 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2024 GLA250 4matic | 27 | $2,850 | 325 |
| 27 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 2024 GLB250 4matic | 27 | $2,850 | 330 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Compass 4WD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 24 mpg city, 32 highway, 27 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Compass version is $2,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Encore costs $222 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Encore costs $1,110 less to fuel than the Compass (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2024 Buick Encore
- 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2024 Mazda CX-50
The Compass against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Compass (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Compass | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Buick Encore | 2024 Encore GX AWD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | - |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2024 Trailblazer AWD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2024 Mazda CX-50 | 2024 CX-50 4WD #1 | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | - |
Every version of the 2024 Jeep Compass
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Compass 4WD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 8-spd | All-wheel | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,300 | 330 | cheapest |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Compass 4WD puts out 330 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Compass 4WD: fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Compass gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 26 mpg | 11 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 26 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 26 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 26 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 25 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 25 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 27 mpg | 1 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 27 mpg | 1 | this page | |
| 2025 | 27 mpg | 1 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 26 mpg | 1 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 1 version was tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 27 to 27 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 1 tested version.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Compass 4WD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 55 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2024
55 complaints for the 2024 Jeep Compass are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 26 | |
| Electrical System | 19 | |
| Lane Departure | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
6 of the 55 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Jeep Compass (as COMPASS). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Jeep Compass on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Compass itself is at 27 mpg.
Other Jeep models of 2024
More Jeep models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Jeep Compass gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Compass 4WD with 27 mpg combined (24 city, 32 highway).
How much does a 2024 Jeep Compass cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Jeep Compass costs between $2,300 and $2,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2024 Jeep Compass rank among 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2024 Jeep Compass is 27th of 75 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer at 27 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Mazda CX-50 at 27 mpg.
Did the Compass change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 1 tested version and the 2024 model has 1. The best figure went from 27 to 27 mpg (no change).
How did the 2024 Jeep Compass do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 3.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Jeep Compass?
55 complaints for the 2024 Jeep Compass are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (26 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Jeep Compass have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Jeep Compass on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Jeep Compass: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Jeep Compass: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Jeep Compass: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Jeep Compass: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Jeep Compass: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.