Jeep Compass owner's manuals
The Jeep Compass appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 21 model years, from 2006 to 2026. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Choose your model year
21 yearsHow to get the right Compass manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Jeep owner site and choose the Compass.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your Compass can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Jeep manuals
Jeep owner's manuals are available through Stellantis owner resources. Wrangler and Gladiator manuals include detailed sections on removing doors and tops, and on four wheel drive modes.
Questions
Where can I get the Jeep Compass owner's manual?
Jeep publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (jeep.com). Choose the Compass and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every Compass year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the Compass spans 2006–2026. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Jeep Compass?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Jeep dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.