New 2026 Jeep Compass Latitude

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Jeep's reliability has been average in recent years. While no major issues are expected, some owners report minor electrical glitches or build quality concerns over time.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Routine maintenance costs are typical for the compact SUV segment. Parts are readily available, but dealership service can sometimes be pricier than independent shops.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Equipped with a user-friendly infotainment system and standard driver-assistance features, the Latitude trim provides a good balance of modern technology without being overwhelming.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The interior is surprisingly comfortable for a compact SUV, with supportive seats and a quiet cabin at cruising speeds. The ride quality is generally smooth, absorbing most road imperfections well.
• Dynamics (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  The 2026 Jeep Compass Latitude offers decent handling for its class, feeling stable on highways but exhibiting some body roll in sharper turns. The engine can feel a bit underpowered during quick acceleration.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel

• Convenience:

  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto

• Air Conditioning

  • Front air conditioning zones: single
  • Rear vents: second row
  • Front air conditioning
  • Air filtration

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: driver
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Front brake width: 1.1
  • Brake drying
  • Rear brake diameter: 10.9
  • Rear brake width: 0.47
  • Front brake diameter: 12
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off

• Comfort Features

  • Steering wheel trim: leatherette
  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Shift knob trim: leather
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Floor material: cargo area carpet

• Convenience Features

  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB rear
  • Cupholders: front
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • One-touch windows: 2
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Cargo area light
  • Cruise control
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Courtesy lights: door
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Rearview mirror: manual day/night
  • Vanity mirrors: dual
  • Push-button start
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: in floor
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Capless fuel filler system
  • Storage: accessory hook

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • 4WD type: part time w/ on demand setting
  • Axle ratio: 3.73
  • Locking differential: rear
  • 4WD selector: electronic

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery saver
  • Auxiliary oil cooler
  • Battery: maintenance-free
  • Alternator: 180 amps
  • Emissions: 50 state

• Exterior Features

  • Exhaust: hidden
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Mirror color: black
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Headlight bezel color: chrome
  • Grille color: black
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Grille color: chrome accents
  • Exhaust: dual tip
  • Window trim: chrome
  • Rear bumper color: black
  • Rocker panel color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Infotainment: Uconnect
  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

• Instrumentation

  • Customizable instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Front fog lights: cornering
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: black

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Impact sensor: battery disconnect
  • Impact sensor: door unlock
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Crumple zones: front
  • Crumple zones: rear

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Upholstery accents: cloth
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: 6
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 6
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Upholstery: vinyl
  • Passenger seat folding: folds flat
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Roll stability control
  • Trailer stability control

• Steering

  • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
  • Steering ratio: 15.7

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas
  • Rear struts

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app function: horn/light operation
  • Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Smart device app function: security event/collision alert
  • Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Wheels: aluminum alloy
  • Tire type: all season
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Spare tire kit: tire sealant
  • Spare tire kit: inflator kit

• Windows

  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solar-tinted glass: front
  • Rear wiper: with washer
  • Solar-tinted glass: rear

• Overall

  4 out of 5 stars

• Front Crash Overall

  4 out of 5 stars

• Front Crash Driver

  4 out of 5 stars

• Front Crash Passenger

  4 out of 5 stars

• Side Crash Overall

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Barrier Overall

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Barrier Driver

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Barrier Passenger

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Pole Driver

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Combined Front

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Combined Rear

  5 out of 5 stars

• Rollover

  3 out of 5 stars

NHTSA Vehicle Tested:2026 JEEP COMPASS SUV N/A AWD