2023 Jeep Compass MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2023 Jeep Compass is rated 27 mpg combined in the one gas version EPA tested.

EPA fuel economy

2023 Jeep Compass · 1 EPA-tested version

EPA rating

27MPG combined

24 city 32 highway

$2,300 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic

Best version costs $500 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 about $2,300 a year. Compared with 2022, the best gas version is up 2 mpg.

One of the best Compass years by owner complaints

The 2023 drew 39 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 72 for a typical Compass year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.

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

Every Compass year ranked The 2023 Compass's recalls and problems

Every 2023 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 turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Compass 4WD	27 mpg	24 / 32	$2,300

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
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,222	$185	$11,111

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.

2023: gas 27 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 2023 Compass compares

2023 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.

2023 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Kia Sportage Best: hybrid	43 mpg	28 mpg	$1,450
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	39 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	28 mpg	$1,650
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Jeep Compass This page Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-50 Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600

2023 Compass recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 49 owner complaints for the 2023 Compass.

Owners most often describe auto start-stop problems (7 complaints, 14%), then stalling (6).

See the 2023 Compass recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2023 Jeep Compass need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2023 Jeep Compass version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2023 Compass's MPG compare with the 2022?

For 2023, the best gas version is rated 27 mpg, up 2 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.