2010 Jeep Compass MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2010 Jeep Compass is rated 22 to 25 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual.

EPA fuel economy

2010 Jeep Compass · 6 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

25MPG combined

23 city 29 highway

$2,700 a year to fuel

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual

Best version costs $1,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,700 to $3,050 a year.

Fewer complaints than a typical Compass year

The 2010 drew 9 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 72 for a typical Compass year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2018 and 2022; best years: 2021 and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Compass year ranked The 2010 Compass's recalls and problems

Every 2010 Compass version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual Best EPA listing: Compass 2WD	25 mpg	23 / 29	$2,700
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Compass 2WD	25 mpg	23 / 27	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass 4WD	25 mpg	23 / 28	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass 2WD	25 mpg	23 / 28	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Compass 2WD	23 mpg	21 / 25	$2,900
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT EPA listing: Compass 4WD	22 mpg	21 / 24	$3,050

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual	$2,682	$223	$13,410
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,682	$224	$13,410
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed manual	$2,682	$223	$13,410
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual	$2,682	$223	$13,410
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,915	$243	$14,576
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT	$3,048	$254	$15,239

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Jeep Compass MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 25 to 27 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2023.

2010: gas 25 mpg

Show as a table

Jeep Compass best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2010	25
2011	25
2012	25
2013	25
2014	25
2015	25
2016	25
2017	26
2018	26
2019	26
2020	26
2021	25
2022	25
2023	27
2024	27
2025	27
2026	26

Every Compass year's ratings in one table

How the 2010 Compass compares

2010 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2010 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	32 mpg	24 mpg	$2,100
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Compass This page Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Honda CR-V Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Subaru Outback Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Subaru Forester Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,050
Kia Sportage Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,050
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$3,900

2010 Compass recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 81 owner complaints for the 2010 Compass.

Owners most often describe stalling (13 complaints, 16%), then rust or corrosion (11).

See the 2010 Compass recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2010 Jeep Compass's gas mileage?

Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 1 mpg combined: the 2.4L 4-cyl gets 25 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 25 with 4WD.

Does the 2010 Jeep Compass need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2010 Jeep Compass version on regular gasoline.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.