2025 Jeep Compass: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Jeep Compass gets 27 miles per gallon combined.
The EPA figures for 2025 are the same as for 2024; the safety records below are for 2025.
How the Compass ranks in its class
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Compass ranks 31st (tied with 5 others) of 76 for combined mileage (27 mpg), 23rd (tied with 3 others) of 75 for yearly fuel cost ($2,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 37th of 76 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 250 2025 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 249 other models, 90 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Compass's best version, 11 other models get the same and 148 get less. The 2025 Compass's cheapest version costs $2,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 58 cost less, 5 the same and 178 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 31 to 37 of 76)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 2025 Buick Encore | 2025 Encore GX AWD | 27 | $2,300 | 339 |
| 31 | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2025 Trailblazer AWD | 27 | $2,300 | 329 |
| 31 | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) | 27 | $2,300 | 324 |
| 31 | 2025 Jeep CompassThis car | 2025 Compass 4WD | 27 | $2,300 | 330 |
| 31 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 2025 GLB250 4matic | 27 | $2,850 | 324 |
| 31 | 2025 MINI Countryman | 2025 Countryman S All4 | 27 | $2,850 | 323 |
| 37 | 2025 Audi Q5 | 2025 Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro | 26 | $3,000 | 149 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 Compass 4WD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 24 mpg city, 32 highway, 27 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 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 2025, 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).
- 2025 Buick Encore
- 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
The Compass against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Compass (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Compass | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Encore | 2025 Encore GX AWD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2025 Trailblazer AWD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Jeep Compass
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass 4WD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 8-spd | All-wheel | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,300 | 330 | cheapest |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Compass 4WD puts out 330 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 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 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 26 mpg | 11 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 26 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 26 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 26 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 25 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 25 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 27 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 27 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 27 mpg | 1 | this page | |
| 2026 | 26 mpg | 1 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 1 version was tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 27 to 27 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 1 tested version.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass 4WD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 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 30 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
30 complaints for the 2025 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 |
5 of the 30 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Jeep Compass (as COMPASS). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Compass itself is at 27 mpg.
Other Jeep models of 2025
More Jeep models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Jeep Compass gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Compass 4WD with 27 mpg combined (24 city, 32 highway).
How much does a 2025 Jeep Compass cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 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 2025 Jeep Compass rank among 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2025 Jeep Compass is 31st of 76 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport at 27 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class at 27 mpg.
Did the Compass change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 1 tested version and the 2025 model has 1. The best figure went from 27 to 27 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 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 2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 3.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Jeep Compass?
30 complaints for the 2025 Jeep Compass are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (13 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Jeep Compass have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Jeep Compass: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Jeep Compass: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Jeep Compass: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.