2017 Jeep Compass MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2017 Jeep Compass is rated 21 to 26 mpg combined across 11 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual.

EPA fuel economy

2017 Jeep Compass · 11 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

26MPG combined

23 city 32 highway

$2,400 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual

Best version costs $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,400 to $2,950 a year. Compared with 2016, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

More complaints than a typical Compass year

The 2017 drew 96 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 72 for a typical Compass year.

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

Every Compass year ranked The 2017 Compass's recalls and problems

Every 2017 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
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual Best EPA listing: New Compass 2WD	26 mpg	23 / 32	$2,400
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass FWD	25 mpg	23 / 30	$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: New Compass 4WD	25 mpg	22 / 31	$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: New Compass 4WD	25 mpg	22 / 30	$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass FWD	25 mpg	23 / 28	$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · New EPA listing: New Compass 2WD	25 mpg	22 / 31	$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Compass FWD	24 mpg	22 / 26	$2,600
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass 4WD	24 mpg	22 / 27	$2,600
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Compass FWD	23 mpg	21 / 27	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Compass 4WD	22 mpg	20 / 25	$2,850
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT EPA listing: Compass 4WD	21 mpg	20 / 23	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual	$2,308	$192	$11,538
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · New	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 5-speed manual	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT	$2,857	$238	$14,286

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.

2017: gas 26 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 2017 Compass compares

2017 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.

2017 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Nissan Rogue Best: hybrid	34 mpg	29 mpg	$1,850
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	32 mpg	26 mpg	$1,950
Honda CR-V Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Subaru Forester Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Kia Sportage Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Compass This page Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
GMC Terrain Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,500

2017 Compass recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 229 owner complaints for the 2017 Compass.

Owners most often describe stalling (52 complaints, 23%), then the engine not starting (21). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2017 Compass recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2017 Jeep Compass's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.4L 4-cyl gets 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 25 with AWD.

Does the 2017 Jeep Compass need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2017 Jeep Compass version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2017 Compass's MPG compare with the 2016?

For 2017, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, up 1 from 25.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.