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2015 Jeep Compass / Patriot — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Compass / Patriot 2.0L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.0L.

Body SUVEngine 2.0LTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Jeep Compass / Patriot 2.0L is a compact SUV built on the MK platform, powered by a 2.0-liter engine paired with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, and it calls for 4.5 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil while carrying EPA ratings of 20/23/21 mpg city/highway/combined. Those specs frame it as a straightforward, economy-minded daily driver, with the variable-ratio automatic and modest fuel-economy numbers shaping its real-world character. In reliability terms, the model year logged 113 owner complaints and one recall, with the top complaint area categorized as Unknown Or Other, which gives it a fairly contained, middle-of-the-road position in the Compass / Patriot history: not dominated by a single recurring major defect, but not problem-free either, so a used example calls for ordinary due diligence on service records and a pre-purchase inspection rather than extra caution.

Model year20172016201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/23/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/60R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter04593914AB
Spark plugSP0ZFR5F11
BatteryBB86F101AA
Front wiper blades68003739AA alt 68003738AA
Thermostat68676480AA alt 68676481AA
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.2 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3261 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 23 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, SAE 80W · MS-9020 · API in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W · MS-9020 · API
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 qt
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2
Engine Oil5W-20 · MS-6395

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs, M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts97.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.504-0.616 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5220-6380 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerJeep
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity20.96 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression170-225 psi / max variation 25% psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 32; Rear: 32 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 80; Rear: 52 /; Front: 80; Rear: 52
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9; Rear: 13 /
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .961; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear .0006; Parking Drum: NA
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced. · If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:

125 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
254 ft. lbs.54 ft. lbs
354 ft. lbs.54 ft. lbs
490 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:; The front two cylinder head bolts require washers to be installed with the beveled edge facing up. Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil90 degrees
145 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
245 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
390 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5122 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts that are not stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.11 ft. lbs
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2015 Jeep Compass / Patriot top in one area — the unknown or other, 18 of 113 reports (16%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the unknown or other, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 4 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
176
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
113
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 113 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other18
Engine11
Air Bags10
Seats9
Electrical System5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
Power Train2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V878000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConnectionsReported 23/12/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 176 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
U67 Combo Rev112026-06-18EngineEmissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
91006532025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Compass / Patriot 2.0L take?

4.5 qt of AE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Compass / Patriot have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.0L get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined mpg.