So, in terms of anti-corrosion resistance of the body, Jeep Compass is no better and no worse than its classmates. A weak paintwork quickly becomes covered with scratches and chips, but the latter are in no hurry to become covered with a red bloom. Another thing is that age is already taking its toll, so on the oldest Compass it is quite possible to find small foci of rust both on the trunk lid and in the lower part of the doors. Naturally, the elements of the exhaust system will be far from being in perfect condition. When buying, you should pay special attention to the inspection of crossovers released in 2012-2014. Most likely, for some reason, the Americans violated the body painting technology, due to which the paintwork on the hood edge could peel off on the Compass produced during this period. On most cars, the defect was corrected as part of the warranty service, but it is impossible to guarantee that all Compass owners have reached the official dealerships. The Compass has a typical American interior. It is better not to look for expensive finishing materials. However, they resist external influences well and do not wear out quickly. By a mileage of 120-150 thousand kilometers, you should be prepared for the steering column cable to fail. And then an error on the airbag will be displayed in the instrument cluster, and the car itself will be without a sound signal and working buttons on the steering wheel. Buying an original train is not a cheap pleasure. Analogues made in China will cost 7-8 thousand rubles, that is, five times cheaper. About 150-170 thousand kilometers on Compass can withstand the motor for the air recirculation flap drive. With a mileage of 200-220 thousand kilometers, the heater radiator will probably need to be replaced. The original radiator will cost 17-18 thousand rubles, a high-quality analogue - 10-12 thousand rubles.
Having placed the relay box under the left headlight in the wheel arch, the creators of the Jeep Compass probably did not think that it would suffer from dust and moisture every now and then. And since the unit cannot boast of absolute tightness, the wiring and contacts in it, sooner or later, completely rot. As a result, the power unit, the all-wheel drive system , the cooling system , the gearbox, at best, begin to work with violations. In addition, the all-wheel drive system may stop working altogether due to corrosion of the wiring located in the left threshold. Another potentially problematic area is the front left wheel well. The wiring laid here is frayed over time, which leads to malfunctions in the variator. Often after that, garage craftsmen start a large, expensive repair, although in fact, only inexpensive wires are to blame for the problems. In the Russian market, the Compass was officially sold with an uncontested 170-horsepower 2.4-liter gasoline engine. Like the platform, the power unit was developed in cooperation with specialists from Mitsubishi and the Korean company Hyundai. The 2.4-liter engine accounts for about 80% of all offers on the secondary market. The version with a naturally aspirated 2-liter 158 horsepower engine is much less common. This is fully true for the 140-horsepower 2-liter diesel engine, the unit injectors of which were developed by Volkswagen . Interestingly, in 2010, the Americans abandoned the Volkswagen engine in favor of a 2.1-liter Mercedes Benz turbodiesel . Depending on the degree of forcing, the unit with the OM651 index developed 136 or 163 horsepower.
It makes no sense to focus on diesel engines. They are not represented in our market. As for gasoline engines, regardless of their volume, they are considered quite reliable. The timing chain drive serves for a very long time and will require attention closer to a run of 200 thousand kilometers. The price of a timing kit is about 10-12 thousand rubles. The valve clearances will have to be adjusted using pushers. However, practice shows that Compass units rarely need it. Rather, interruptions in the operation of power units will be caused by a seriously dirty or completely out of order throttle valve. In the interval from 100 to 150 thousand kilometers, the gears of the damper wear out, and with high mileage, problems with the electrical board are possible. The original choke is not cheap: from 30 to 35 thousand rubles. An unoriginal good quality part will cost only a little less: about 25 thousand rubles.
The exhaust manifold can be considered a relatively weak point on the Jeep Compass gasoline engines . If it cracks, you will have to fork out for 20-25 thousand rubles. Replacing a used neutralizer will cost even more. Fortunately, owners of an American crossover rarely encounter such problems. By a run of 250-300 thousand kilometers, one should expect an increase in oil appetite. Some of the owners simply add oil, someone - eliminates the disease by means of new valve stem seals . Increased oil consumption can also be a consequence of the occurrence of rings, but such cases are still rare even on the oldest Compass.
Diesel versions relied exclusively on a 6-speed manual transmission. In general, there are no complaints about it. The "mechanic" requires serious repairs only after a run of 250-300 thousand kilometers. Compass owners with gasoline engines could choose between a 5-speed manual transmission and a CVT2 CVT. There are no particular concerns about the CVT. The Jatco CVT has been installed on many Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi models, so it is very well studied by mechanics. With careful driving and regular replacement of the working fluid, it is quite possible to count on the fact that the variator will last at least 250 thousand kilometers. It's another matter if Compass owners consider their car to be a real SUV and start hauling heavy trailers and driving off-road. In this case, problems with the box will begin already at the mark of 100-120 thousand kilometers. Fortunately, such copies are extremely rare on the secondary market. In 2013, the CVT was replaced with a Hyundai Powertech 6F24 automatic transmission . Like the CVT, the 6-speed "automatic" has been used on many models, where it has proven itself to be the best.
Front-wheel drive Jeep ... Once upon a time such a phrase could not exist in principle. But with the advent of the Compass crossover in the lineup of the American company, everything changed. Only variants with a 2.4-liter diesel engine and a turbodiesel engine could boast of a plug-in all-wheel drive. The Compass all-wheel drive system is designed according to the classic standards for midsize crossovers. In the event of slipping of the front wheels, the torque is transmitted to the rear using a multi-plate electromagnetic clutch. With proper operation, there are practically no complaints about the all-wheel drive system. Unless after a run of 180-200 thousand kilometers, the transmission units will have to be checked a little more often for leaks of working fluid. If the leaks are large, the oil seals will have to be changed.
The Compass front suspension uses the classic McPherson design. The rear suspension is multi-link with four levers per wheel. In 2011, engineers redesigned the Compass suspension slightly. In particular, springs and shock absorbers with different characteristics, as well as a slightly thicker rear stabilizer, began to be installed on the crossover. There are definitely fewer problems with the front suspension. If the silent blocks in it can easily withstand 120-150 thousand kilometers, then in the rear suspension they may require replacement already to the mark of 70-80 thousand kilometers. The price tag for silent blocks ranges from 500 to 2 thousand rubles. Ball joints will cost 800-900 rubles. They will have to be changed every 120-150 thousand kilometers. Shock absorbers have a similar resource. The range of prices for them is much greater - from 3 to 11 thousand rubles. Wheel bearings, depending on the quality of the roads, serve from 100 to 150 thousand kilometers. But if the front wheel bearings can be replaced separately, then the rear ones will have to be changed exclusively in tandem with the hub. Those motorists who are asking the price of the most inexpensive copies should definitely pay attention to the condition of the stretcher. In our "salty" winters, both the front and rear subframe actively rot. In case of replacement, a new one will cost at least 20 thousand rubles.
Before a mileage of 180-200 thousand kilometers, serious problems with the steering are not expected. With high mileage, the steering rack begins to leak, but in many cases it is possible to correct the situation with an inexpensive repair kit. In an extreme case, the node will have to be restored, which will cost 20-25 thousand rubles. You can try to find a used rail (about 10-12 thousand rubles), but you can only guess about its residual resource.
The first generation Jeep Compass is one of the most underrated crossovers on the market. Quite good power units, a completely reliable variator, a strong suspension are the definite advantages of the model. Rather, troubles should be expected from an electrician, but her weaknesses have long been known. And the elimination of failures, as practice shows, is not very expensive. Especially if it is undertaken by the masters who are not by hearsay familiar with Jeep cars.
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