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Jeep Compass Transmission Fluid

Which transmission fluid the Jeep Compass uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.

Quick answer

2014: Mopar CVTF+4 (CVT) or SK Energy ATF SP-4 (6-speed automatic). 2017: Mopar AW-1 (6-speed FWD) or Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (9-speed 4WD). 2023 8-speed: Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF — confirm for your year and transmission. Dipstick: No. The 2014 and 2023 owner's manuals say the automatic transmissions have no dipstick. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.

Updated October 24, 2026

Confirm your exact version. The Jeep Compass was sold across several model years and more than one transmission. What is shown here is general guidance and has not been verified for every individual configuration. Before buying fluid or servicing, confirm the fluid spec, capacity, and check procedure for your exact model year and transmission using the owner's manual or a dealer parts lookup for your VIN.

Fluid specifications

Fluid (confirm for your year): 2014: Mopar CVTF+4 (CVT) or SK Energy ATF SP-4 (6-speed automatic). 2017: Mopar AW-1 (6-speed FWD) or Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (9-speed 4WD). 2023 8-speed: Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF — confirm for your year and transmission
Transmission: CVT or 6-speed automatic (2007–2017 MK); 6-, 8- or 9-speed automatic on later models
Capacity and interval: Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
Dipstick: No
Applies to: 2007–present

Official documents checked for this page

These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.

This is general guidance for the Jeep Compass. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Mopar vehicle information (owner's manuals).

How to check it

Because the Jeep Compass is sealed, the fluid is checked from underneath at the fill/level plug with the vehicle level and the fluid at a specified temperature. See our step-by-step guides:

Frequently asked questions

What type of transmission fluid does the Jeep Compass use?+

For the Jeep Compass: 2014: Mopar CVTF+4 (CVT) or SK Energy ATF SP-4 (6-speed automatic). 2017: Mopar AW-1 (6-speed FWD) or Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (9-speed 4WD). 2023 8-speed: Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF — confirm for your year and transmission. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.

Does the Jeep Compass have a transmission dipstick?+

Most Jeep Compass models are sealed and do not have a transmission dipstick, so the fluid is checked from a fill/level plug at a specified temperature.

How often should Jeep Compass transmission fluid be changed?+

The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Jeep Compass. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.

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