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#13 of 87 Re: Compass problems [clarkkent] by fzr1000 Sep 18, 2006 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: clarkkent (Sep 17, 2006 1:04 pm) Oh, and by the way, Clarkkent, Jeep should also put their badge on the Stratus, 300c, and Charger. That way they can really expand their line. I mean, the Compass is a Caliber with no Jeep roots, so why not put Jeep badges on the whole Dodge model line? Isn't that what Dodge wants to do anyways, whore out the Jeep name to anything and everything so they can sell stuff, right? How about if Daimler-Chrysler puts Mercedes badges on the Wrangler? That would be great, then people who wouldn't normally buy a Mercedes would buy Mercedes Wranglers, they could call it the W class. I'm telling you, there's a whole world of suckers out there that will buy anything based on the name. I guess Dodge already figured that one out by putting Jeep badges on the Compass/Caliber. Replies to this message: lostwrench (Nov 01, 2006 6:51 pm) neely2005 (Mar 12, 2007 11:46 am)
#15 of 87 Re: Compass problems [fzr1000] by lostwrench Nov 01, 2006 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: fzr1000 (Sep 18, 2006 7:41 pm) The Compass is a Caliber? The Compass has an 8.1 inch Ground Clearance! Try going on the dirt roads with a Caliber. And, look at the horsepower of both. 172 vs. 148! They may be cousins but they are not twins. Replies to this message: neely2005 (Mar 12, 2007 11:46 am)
#16 of 87 '07 Jeep Compass engine vibration/balance? by nukechaser Nov 03, 2006 (11:33 am)
I bought a Compass Sport with the 2.4L engine back in early Sept. I have a little over 3400 miles on it. Something that bugs me is a vibration or surging in the engine. At first I thought it was a glitch in the transmission because it always seemed to occur at about 20-25 mph with the engine turning about 2200 rpm.   Then, on a hunch, I tried bringing the rpm up to 2200 while parked in the driveway. Sure enough, as I slowly creeped into the 2000 rpm range I felt the familiar shake. It can be felt felt through the steering wheel, seat of the pants, gear lever and to just about anyone sitting in the car.   Everything else runs great. I've averaged 24 mpg thus far and overall am very pleased with the Compass.   So my question is: Has anyone else encountered this engine surging/vibration/shake problem? If so, what was the cause and fix? I'd like to be forwarned/forearmed before I head to the dealer. Thanks!
#17 of 87 Compass and Caliber. by farout Dec 02, 2006 (3:57 pm)
I get MOTOR WEEK, and this weeks edition was a review of the Compass. There was NOTHING that was good said about the COMPASS. I like the looks of the COMPASS much better than the Caliber. I did drive a Caliber. The blind spots were much worse than any vehicle I have driven in 45 years. The inside was mainly hard plastic. The transmission wanted to stay at very high rpm's. The engine was not near as smooth as the Neon 2. engine, nor had the get up and go like the Neon with the 4 speed automatic.    Now here is a huge reason I did not buy a Compass a 2006 Liberty with a sticker price of $24,615. we got for $18,650. and the Compass that had as close to what the Liberty had was nearly $23,700. DCX has the price set so later in the year they can give a big rebate. But that did not help for now!      I think DCX and the JEEP, are in serious trouble, as they are just really making one really hot vehicle, that's the Unlimited Wrangler. Many magizines say the quality of the KIA and Hundi are better than the Caliber and the Compass. Does anyone believe that the Compass has some hidden value that people just don't see?   Farout
#18 of 87 Re: Compass problems [clarkkent] by whitexaf Feb 15, 2007 (8:44 pm)
Replying to: clarkkent (Sep 08, 2006 6:20 am) Actually, he is describing the Jeep XJ (Cherokee). Sounds like a hard-core off-roader. XJ was a great Jeep. This is not a replacement, nor is it intended to be.
#19 of 87 Re: Compass problems [lostwrench] by neely2005 Mar 12, 2007 (11:46 am)
Replying to: lostwrench (Nov 01, 2006 6:51 pm) The Ground Clearance on a Caliber is 7.6 Inches so that's not bad. As to the horsepower the Caliber R/T AWD & Caliber R/T FWD both have 172 horsepower coming from the same 2.4L engine that is in the Compass. There is also a 158 horsepower engine in addition to the 148 horsepower engine - only the Caliber SE has 148 horsepower and you won't find many of those. Not to mention that they share the same CVT Transmission...
#20 of 87 sticky mirrors? by steve_ HOST Jun 08, 2007 (10:16 pm)
Anyone here using stick-on mirrors (or other solutions) to improve the vision out the back?   Jeep Compass Limited: Blind Spot Design (Long-Term Road Tests)   Replies to this message: farout (Jun 09, 2007 5:03 pm)
#21 of 87 Re: sticky mirrors? [steve_] by farout Jun 09, 2007 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 08, 2007 10:16 pm) Steve: Personally the blind spot does not really bother my wife or me. We use more caution when backing up. The back window has not much to see with the rear seats up, but when down the view is much better.   Buy the way guess how much the little dark port window on the back side cost? We were weed eating and a rock hit the window. The window is $485. US dollars plus $60. to install it. DEALER ITEM ONLY !!!!! ouch. glad we had $100. deductable ins. Took 2 weeks to get it.   farout
#22 of 87 Some Advice...Blind Spots are Rough, and Stick With Mopar Parts by hortag Jun 11, 2007 (6:03 am)
So...yes the blind spots on the Jeep are a son of a gun. My 6 year old Daughter wanted to run up to the rear brake light and tap it, right when I was trying to pull out of my drive way. I saw her at the last second, but I still have "What if?" nightmares! That back up alert system should be standard on all SUV's but especially this one because of its huge blind spots.   That said, the only other problem I have with the Jeep, is the lack of an auxiliary input port on the in dash Navi/Radio. I tried this neat looking after market set up that gives you another 2 inch LCD mounted screen, and a control knob for managing your iPod. I had them run the line up through the center console, and into the iPod holder on the arm rest. It used an FM modulator hard wired so as to avoid any RF interference (or so it advertised). Now I have poor antenna reception, and only ok sound quality out of my iPod. A long story short, stick with Jeep recommended accessories and parts. The Mopar iPod direct connect goes directly into the unit itself the correct way and according to the install sheet, lets you control your iPod or some functions of the iPod via your finger controls. Ill report back once I get it installed. The cost is a little over $200 for the unit, or what I paid for the Best Buy special I purchased with the neat LCD screen. But now, because they mounted and drilled through some bevel plates, I will have to replace them as well. The shift silver bevel plate is like...$60 and the large center console bevel is around $150.

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