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2020 Jeep Compass

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Compass.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2020 Jeep Compass is a compact SUV equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, positioning it competitively within its segment for efficiency; it carries one recall and has accumulated 136 owner complaints to date, with electrical system and engine issues representing the most frequently reported problem areas, and when contextualized against the model's complaint history spanning from 2007 to 2026—where 2018 recorded the peak at 928 complaints while 2026 shows the lowest at just 2—the 2020 model demonstrates a notable improvement in owner satisfaction compared to earlier production years, suggesting meaningful refinements in reliability as the model matured.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/30/25 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 size225/60R17 99VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter68247339AA
Spark plugSP148183AD
BatteryBBAUX101AB alt BBH6A001AA
Front wiper blades68359568AC alt 68359569AC
Serpentine belt04861997AA
Thermostat05047264AB alt 05047861AD
Cabin air filter68350351AB alt 68350346AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight3327 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 30 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Compass of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2023 Latitude
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Trailhawk 2.4L I-410.40 sec17.70 sec180 hpAWD
2018Limited 2.4L I-48.70 sec16.70 sec180 hpFWD
2018Sport 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec180 hpAWD
2022High Altitude 2.4L I-49.70 sec17.30 sec177 hpAWD
2017Sport 2.4L I-48.40 sec16.60 sec180 hp4x4
2017Trailhawk 2.4L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec180 hp4x4
2017Trailhawk 2.4L I-49.40 sec17.20 sec180 hp4x4
2017Limited 2.4L I-410.50 sec17.80 sec180 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 110.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 40.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor RunoutMeasure on vehicle. .0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts97 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92°15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 68°37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 158-162° do not use a torque wrench.7 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts "B" or "6" stamped11 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1180mm Bolts11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine 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.

The 2020 Jeep Compass sits in a marked improvement arc after the 2018 peak of 928 complaints and six recalls, with 2019 falling to 322 complaints and two recalls before 2020 dropped further to 136 complaints and one recall. Federal filings then trended lower still in 2021 to 76 complaints and zero recalls, before 2022 rebounded to 217 complaints and four recalls, placing 2020 in the middle of a brief low-complaint, low-recall window. The 2020 model's top complaint categories were Electrical System/Engine with 18 reports, Engine with 14, Unknown or Other with 12, and Electrical System with nine; the data does not specify root causes for these groupings. With only three crash-related and two fire-related complaints, the safety-critical reports were low by the record's standards. However, the 406 technical service bulletins for 2020 are the highest in the dataset, which indicates dealer service activity but not necessarily defects. Given the steep drop in complaints and recalls compared with 2018–2019 and the single one-recall count, a 2020 Compass appears to be a comparatively sound used-compact-SUV choice, provided a buyer verifies the one open recall has been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
406
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
136
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 136 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System,Engine18
Engine14
Unknown Or Other12
Electrical System9
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine9
Power Train,Engine8
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other5
Power Train4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V208000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesReported 09/04/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 406 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1128422026-06-18EngineBOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
91008352026-06-08Electrical SystemPrior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online…
S26230000402026-06-05Electrical SystemPassive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Compass have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Compass get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.