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2021 Jeep Compass

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Compass.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2021 Jeep Compass features a 5.5‑quart 0W‑20 oil capacity paired with a 9‑speed automatic transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 22/30/25 mpg. In its reliability record the model generated 76 owner complaints, chiefly in the electrical system, and incurred no recalls, a figure that sits near the low end of the model’s historical complaint range that peaked at 927 in 2018 and reached just 2 in 2026. Thus the 2021 Compass represents a point of relative stability within the model’s long‑term complaint trajectory.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
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 size235/45R19 95HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter68247339AA
Spark plugSP148183AD
BatteryBBH6A001AA alt BBH5A001AA
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.

10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.40 sec — 2021 Trailhawk
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Trailhawk 2.4L I-410.40 sec17.70 sec180 hpAWD
2022High Altitude 2.4L I-49.70 sec17.30 sec177 hpAWD
2023Latitude 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec200 hpAWD
2023Altitude 2.0L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.10 sec200 hpAWD
2023Trailhawk 2.0L Turbo I-48.10 sec16.20 sec200 hpAWD
2018Limited 2.4L I-48.70 sec16.70 sec180 hpFWD
2018Sport 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec180 hpAWD
2017Sport 2.4L I-48.40 sec16.60 sec180 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 in the differential, Dot 4 · DOT 3 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity948TE
Brake FluidDot 4 · DOT 3 · DOT 3
Clutch FluidSynthetic · 75W-90
Clutch Fluid Capacity0.63 qt
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.63 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity6.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)13.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)21.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block BoltsM6 Bolts; 7.14 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugRear Driveline: 44.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugRear Driveline: 44.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 26.0 ft-lbs, Fill: 17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.047 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.06 lbs.; Refer to underwood AC specification label. If R-134-a is specified
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity3.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression170.0-225.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.0 minimum @ Curb idle speed. psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM25.0-80.0 psi @ 3,000 rpm's rpm

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 Torque6.7
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor RunoutMeasured with

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tire and wheel assembly can now be removed. Step 3: Attach a dial indicator mount to the steering knuckle and align the plunger in the direction of the ball joint stud axis. Plunger should be touching the bottom of the ball joint in lower control arm. Step 4: Zero dial indicator by pushing up on the lower control arm. Step 5: Insert a pry bar between lower control arm and knuckle from the front of vehicle. Step 6: Push up the knuckle from the lower control arm until the needle of the indicator stops moving. Step 7: Document reading on dial and replace lower ball joint if reading exceeds specifications.
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.66 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.143.66 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65°7.14 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bolts and tighten finger tight., Step 27 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5122 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Do not use a torque wrench for this step: 45°.11 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 2021 model year represents a significant low point in the federal complaint record following the 2018 generation peak of 927 complaints, with only 76 complaints filed—tied between Electrical System and Unknown Or Other at 11 each—and zero recalls or investigations, down from 136 complaints and one recall in 2020. However, this respite proved temporary, as 2022 saw complaints surge back to 217 with four recalls, suggesting 2021 may represent a lull rather than a permanent resolution of underlying issues. While the specific root causes for the 2018 spike or 2022 resurgence are not specified in the data, the 2021 model's minimal fire complaints (2) and crash complaints (5) align with its position at the bottom of the volatility arc. Given the zero recalls and sharply reduced complaint volume compared to both the preceding high-water mark and subsequent rebound, the 2021 model year presents a statistically favorable purchase point within this generation, though buyers should verify whether 2022's resurgence of four recalls indicates shared component vulnerabilities.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
331
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
5 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 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other11
Power Train5
Steering3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 331 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
21-042-26 REV. A2026-06-30Power TrainNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service…
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1129802026-06-22Electrical SystemCAMERA - REAR VIEW
1129792026-06-22Electrical SystemCAMERA - REAR VIEW

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 2021 Compass take?

5.5 qt of Mopar 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Compass have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.