Service and repair manuals for 18 model years of the Jeep Compass, 2007 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — DOHC · 2.4L I4 — DOHC · 2.4L I4 — SOHC · 1.3L I4 — SOHC.
Federal safety record, all years: 31 recalls, 5,972 owner complaints and 3,068 technical service bulletins are logged for the Compass. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Compass year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.99 | — | 1.3L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Latitude Lux +6 | select |
| 2023 | $49.99 | 2 | 1.3L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Latitude Lux +7 | details → |
| 2022 | $49.99 | 4 | 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Latitude Lux +7 | details → |
| 2021 | $49.99 | — | 2.4L I4 | 80th Anniversary · Altitude · Latitude · Limited +6 | select |
| 2020 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Limited +4 | details → |
| 2019 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Limited +5 | details → |
| 2018 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.4L I4 | Latitude · Limited · Limited Premium · North +2 | details → |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4; 2.4L I4 | Latitude · Limited · North · Sport +1 | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | 75th Anniversary · Latitude · Limited · North +1 | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Limited +2 | details → |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Limited +2 | details → |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Latitude · Limited · North · Sport | details → |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Latitude · Limited · North Edition · Sport | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base · Latitude · Limited · North Edition +1 | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Limited · Sport | details → |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Limited · Limited Premium · Sport | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Limited · Limited Premium · North Edition · Sport | select |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base · Limited · Sport | details → |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 Compass manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 76
- General Information 1,577
- Accessories & Equipment 12,211
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 755
- Body & Frame 2,200
- Maintenance 31
- Brakes 4,134
- Restraints 4,857
- Drivelines & Axles 129
- Steering 357
- Electrical 555
- Suspension 129
- Engine Mechanical 1,024
- Transmission 1,600
- Engine Performance 5,441
- Radiator Cap Pressure 21
04 / Other yearsOther Compass years
2024 Jeep Compass · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.3L I4 — SOHC; 2.0L I4 — DOHC; 2.4L I4 — SOHC. Trims: Altitude · High Altitude · Latitude · Latitude Lux · Limited · Limited Premium · North · Sport · Trailhawk · Trailhawk Elite.
No recalls on federal record for the 2024 Compass. 94 complaints · 280 TSBs.
2021 Jeep Compass · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.4L I4 — SOHC. Trims: 80th Anniversary · Altitude · Latitude · Limited · Limited Premium · North · Sport · Trailhawk · Trailhawk Elite · Upland.
No recalls on federal record for the 2021 Compass. 131 complaints · 323 TSBs.
2008 Jeep Compass · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — DOHC; 2.4L I4 — DOHC. Trims: Limited · Limited Premium · North Edition · Sport.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 Compass. 135 complaints · 37 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Compass manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Compass manual
Which Compass years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2007 to 2024 — 18 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Jeep Compass manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Jeep published for the Compass, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Compass wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Compass manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Compass recalls?
31 recalls are on federal record across the 2007–2024 Compass, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Jeep dealers.
Why do some Compass years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2007–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2024 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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