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
- Schedule covers
- 150k miles
- Publications
- 10
2021 Jeep Compass specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body style | Sport-utility Vehicle (SUV) |
| Assembly plant | Toluca, Mexico |
| EPA vehicle class | Multipurpose vehicle |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4 |
| Construction | Steel uniframe |
Engine: 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 with engine stop-start (ESS)+−
| 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 |
Transmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic+−
| Availability | 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x4) |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Ratio spread | 9.81 |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 2.84 |
| 3rd | 1.91 |
| 4th | 1.38 |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.81 |
| 7th | 0.70 |
| 8th | 0.58 |
| 9th | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.81 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.734 |
Transmission: AT6 Aisin six-speed automatic+−
| Availability | 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2) |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Ratio spread | 6.635 |
| 1st | 4.459 |
| 2nd | 2.508 |
| 3rd | 1.556 |
| 4th | 1.142 |
| 5th | 0.852 |
| 6th | 0.672 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.502 |
4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive Low+−
| 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 system+−
| 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) |
Suspension+−
| 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 |
Steering+−
| 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) |
Brakes+−
| 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 capacities+−
| 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) |
Accommodations+−
| 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) |
Tires+−
| 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.
Showing 136 of 216 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | Sport4x2/4x4 | Latitude4x2/4x4 | Trailhawk4x4 | Limited4x2/4x4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines & Transmissions | ||||
| 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark with engine stop-start (ESS) — six-speed automatic | S/NA | S/NA | — | S/NA |
| 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark with ESS — nine-speed automatic | NA/S | NA/S | ✓ | NA/S |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhaust system — single rear exhaust with dual bright tip; hidden exhaust on remaining models | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Final Drive Gear Ratios3.502 — front-wheel-drive models with six-speed automatic transmission | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 3.73 — included with nine-speed automatic (standard on 4x4 models) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 4.334 (Trailhawk only) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Rating4,400 lbs. (FWD models only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 4,600 lbs. (standard on 4x4 models) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 4,700 lbs. | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Jeep Active Drive — a full-time 4x4 system | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Jeep Active Drive Low — a full-time 4x4 system with low range for a 20:1 crawl ratio | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Selec-TerrainCenter stack dial with four traction control settings: Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud (4x4 models only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock modes with Hill-descent Control | — | — | ✓ | — |
| SuspensionNormal duty; FWD models | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| All-wheel drive (AWD); 4x4 models | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Off-road | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Towing capacity — 2,000-lbs. (when properly equipped) (packaged with Trailer Tow Group) (4x4 models only) | — | 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 | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Exterior | ||||
| AccentsBright Chrome exterior accents | — | — | — | ✓ |
| BadgeSport (Chrome finish) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Latitude (Chrome finish) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Limited (Chrome finish) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Trail Rated and Trailhawk with red accent color | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Daylight Opening (DLO)Black | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bright (Chrome) (packaged with Sport Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Neutral Grey | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Door HandleBlack | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body color | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GlassSolar control | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Deep-tint sunscreen (packaged with Sport Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grille/SurroundGloss Black surround with Chrome slot surrounds and black mesh | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Gloss Black surround with Neutral Grey slot surrounds and black mesh | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Hood decal — black | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Lighting ExteriorCornering front fog lamps with black bezels for Latitude, Neutral Grey bezels for Trailhawk and Chrome bezels for Limited | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with LED signature lamp (packaged with Elite Exterior Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Automatic headlamps (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic high-beam headlamp control (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED taillamps (packaged with Elite Exterior Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Front side marker/side repeater on outside mirror | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsPower adjustable, heated, manual folding in black | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual folding in body color | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in Neutral Grey | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in body color with Chrome accent | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Power liftgate (packaged with Elite Exterior Group and Trailhawk Elite Exterior Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| RoofBody color | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Black | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roof RailsBlack | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Neutral Grey | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Bright (Chrome) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Skid plates — fuel tank, transfer case, transmission and front suspension | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Sunroof — power, dual-pane with front tilt/fore/aft and rear fixed glass (packaged with Sun and Sound Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Tires215/65R16 BSW All-season | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 225/60R17 BSW All-season | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 215/65R17 BSW All-season on/off-road | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 225/55R18 BSW All-season (included with Altitude) | — | — | ✓ | |
| 235/45R19 BSW All-season (included with 19-in. wheels and 80th Special Edition) | — | — | ||
| Tire service kit with manual | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Full-size spare | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Full-size temporary use spare (packaged with Trailer Tow Group) | — | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Tow hooks — two front and one rear (red) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Wheels16-in. black-styled steel | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 16-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus) | Pkg | — | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum with polished face and black painted pockets | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 17-in. Matte Black (packaged with Freedom Edition) | — | — | — | |
| 18-in. aluminum with polished face and Tech Grey painted pockets | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 19-in. aluminum with polished face and black painted pockets (packaged with Elite Exterior Group) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| 19-in. Granite Crystal (packaged with 80th Special Edition) | — | — | — | |
| Wiper SystemWindshield wiper deicer (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Rain-sensing/intermittent (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior | ||||
| AccentsSpeaker bezels, shifter boot accent ring, steering wheel bezels and cluster trim rings — anodized silver | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Speaker bezel, shifter boot accent ring and large cluster trim ring — anodized Ruby Red | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Radio bezel — black; outer vent and center console ring — Anodized Gun Metal | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — K-Black | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — Piano Black | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Driver Information Display3.5-in. black and white | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 7-in. full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD cluster display (packaged with Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Floor MatsFront and rear | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| All-season front and rear, rubber (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg |
| LightingAmbient LED interior overhead console | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Ambient LED interior on front door handles, overhead console, front map pockets | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsRearview day/night mirror | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Rearview, auto-dimming mirror (packaged with Convenience Group or Driver Assistance Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sliding sun visor with mirrors | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Sliding sun visor with illuminated mirrors | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Outlet115-volt auxiliary (packaged with Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shift KnobUrethane | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Leather wrapped | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering WheelUrethane with anodized silver bezels | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Premium wrapped steering wheel with anodized silver bezels | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Leather heated wrapped with anodized silver bezels (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Seats | ||||
| SeatingCloth low-back bucket seats in black with Cattle Tan and Light Diesel stitching | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Luxury leather trim with Ombre mesh cloth insert bucket seats in black with Ruby Red accent stitching and embroidered Trailhawk logo | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 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) | — | — | Pkg | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 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) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Seats, FrontManual six-way driver/passenger with driver height adjuster | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way passenger seat (packaged with Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Power eight-way passenger seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Heated front seats (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Memory front driver seat (packaged with Elite Interior Group and Trailhawk Elite Interior Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Ventilated front seats (packaged with Elite Interior Group and Trailhawk Elite Interior Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Uconnect / Multimedia | ||||
| SpeakersAlpine premium audio system with nine speakers, including subwoofer (packaged with Sun and Sound Group) | — | 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 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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) | — | Pkg | Pkg | |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Safety & Security | ||||
| BrakesAdvanced Brake Assist (packaged with Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking; packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Entry SystemsRemote keyless entry with immobilizer | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Remote Proximity Keyless with immobilizer | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — includes Advanced Brake Assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill-descent Control | — | — | ✓ | — |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| ParkSense rear park assist (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote start system (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood (packaged with Driver Assistance Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Groups, Packages & Special Editions | ||||
| 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) | — | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | Pkg | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Limited Elite Exterior Grouppower liftgate, bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED signature lamp, LED taillamps and 19-in. wheels | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Sun and Sound Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer | — | 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) | — | — | — | |
| 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) | — | |||
| Trailhawk Elite Exterior Grouppower liftgate, bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED signature lamp and LED taillamps | — | — | Pkg | — |
| 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 | — | — | Pkg | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
- 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 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. Engines: see schedule title.
| 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 plugs.The 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 Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- 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.
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
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | All engines | 13.5 gal | 51 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.4L engine | 5.5 qt | 5.2 L |
| Cooling system | 2.4L engine | 6.8 qt | 6.5 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | 10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Miles Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (2.4L engine) | SAE 0W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named) |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar filter; alternatives must meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 | SAE/USCAR-36 | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (6-speed automatic (FWD models), if equipped) | AW-1 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent | — | Mopar AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Automatic transmission (9-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
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 19 mm |
- 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 owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos 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.
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.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.