Jeep Compass Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Jeep Compass uses Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 9-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Jeep Compass comes with Automatic 8-spd.
Jeep Compass Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Jeep Compass Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Jeep Compass have?
The Jeep Compass is offered with Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 9-spd, Manual 6-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 5-spd (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Jeep Compass come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Jeep Compass configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.