2021 Jeep Compass
small SUV / 4-door SUV
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2017-21 models built after December 2016
Tested vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Sport 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Compass was redesigned during the 2017 model year. (A short run of old-design 2017 models was produced through December 2016.) All 2017 and later Compass models built after December 2016 are the redesigned vehicles. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1719 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 1 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 5 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 6 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1719 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 140 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.5 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.24 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 24 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.6 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 6 |
| Right | 5 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.45 |
| Right | 0.44 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.4 |
| Right | 0.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 58 |
| Right | 57 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2017-21 models built after December 2016
Tested vehicle: 2018 Jeep Compass Sport 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Compass was redesigned during the 2017 model year. (A short run of old-design 2017 models was produced through December 2016.) All 2017 and later Compass models built after December 2016 are the redesigned vehicles. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger’s survival space was maintained reasonably well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the passenger dummy’s head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Intrusion of the dashboard contributed to a moderate risk of injury to the right lower leg.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | CEP1717 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 10 |
| Footrest (cm) | 11 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 6 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 9 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 12 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 12 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEP1717 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 297 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 37 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.42 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 23 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 2.5 |
| Right | 4.4 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 7 |
| Right | 3 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 2 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.59 |
| Right | 0.84 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.9 |
| Right | 2.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 65 |
| Right | 147 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEP1717 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 129 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 15 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.18 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 0.5 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 4 |
| Right | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.40 |
| Right | 0.43 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.1 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 48 |
| Right | 33 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2017-21 models built after December 2016
Tested vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Compass was redesigned during the 2017 model year. (A short run of old-design 2017 models was produced through December 2016.) All 2017 and later Compass models built after December 2016 are the redesigned vehicles. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Fiat Chrysler.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF1716 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 1 |
| Left (cm) | 2 |
| Center (cm) | 3 |
| Right (cm) | 2 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | -1 |
| Right (cm) | -1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -4 |
| Rearward (cm) | -6 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1716 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 318 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 16 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.31 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 33 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 1.0 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 1.4 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 3 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 3 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.55 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.52 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 3.3 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 1.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 110 |
| Right | 130 |
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2021 models
Tested vehicle: 2021 Jeep Compass Latitude 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Compass was redesigned during the 2017 model year. A short run of old-design 2017 models was produced through December 2016. All 2017 and later Compass models built after December 2016 are the redesigned vehicles. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh/hip | |
| Leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh | |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.
Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a likely risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.
The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF2117 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 2 |
| Left (cm) | 3 |
| Center (cm) | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -2 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2117 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 368 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.7 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.30 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.1 |
| Right | 1.4 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 4 |
| Right | 5 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.63 |
| Right | 0.51 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.5 |
| Right | 1.7 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 68 |
| Right | 86 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2117 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 3.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 47 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 8.0 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.1 |
| Right femur compression | 0.1 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2017-21 models built after December 2016
Tested vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Compass was redesigned during the 2017 model year. (A short run of old-design 2017 models was produced through December 2016.) All 2017 and later Compass models built after December 2016 are the redesigned vehicles. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Fiat Chrysler.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1714 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -17.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1714 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 377 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 28 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.70 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.55 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.5 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 54 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 37 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1714 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 161 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 43 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.9 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.35 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.57 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.9 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.5 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.7 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 59 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 24 |
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2017-21 models built after December 2016
Tested vehicle: 2021 Jeep Compass Latitude 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Compass was redesigned during the 2017 model year. (A short run of old-design 2017 models was produced through December 2016.) All 2017 and later Compass models built after December 2016 are the redesigned vehicles. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES2109 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -12.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES2109 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 189 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.96 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.62 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 6.8 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES2109 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 202 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.0 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 54 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 45 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 36 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 6.24 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.96 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.2 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2017-23 models built after December 2016
Tested vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4-door 4wd
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,429 lbs |
| Peak force | 16,952 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.94 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Manual leatherette seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Manual leatherette seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 14 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | -2 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 10.4 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 55 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 321 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 3 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- Limited trim equipped with Elite package
- Trailhawk trim equipped with Elite package
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves, and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right and gradual left curves and inadequate on the sharp right and sharp left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2017-21 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 70.1 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 51.4 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 67.7 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 47.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 52.7 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 47.1 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 122.3 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 95.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 68.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 65.2 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 53.6 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 49.8 m |
Trim level(s)
- Latitude trim equipped with Driver Assistance Group package
- Altitude trim equipped with Driver Assistance Group package
- 80th Anniversary trim equipped with Driver Assistance Group package
- Limited trim
- Trailhawk trim
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2020-21 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 79.1 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 38.4 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 49.0 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 39.6 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 37.7 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 36.4 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 155.4 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 123.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 60.7 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 58.4 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 48.7 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 45.7 m |
Trim level(s)
- Sport trim
- Latitude trim
- Altitude trim
- 80th Anniversary trim
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2017-21 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 79.1 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 38.4 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 49.0 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 39.6 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 37.7 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 36.4 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 155.4 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 123.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 60.7 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 58.4 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 48.7 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 45.7 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2021-24 models
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Front row | |
| Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration | Long enough (90+ seconds) |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency | |
| Second row | |
| Startup status alert (visual) | None |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 55 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 66 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 11.9 dB |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 59 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 69 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 10.1 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 1400 Hz |