The 2017 Jeep Compass receives a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The crossover is only eligible for the award when equipped with an optional front crash prevention system, which earns a superior rating from IIHS. The system avoided collisions in the 12 mph and 25 mph IIHS track tests and it also includes a forward collision warning system that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) criteria.
The 2017 Jeep Compass received good ratings on all five IIHS crashworthiness tests: small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints.
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But keeping it away from the Top Safety Pick+ award are its headlights. The standard halogen headlights earn a poor rating, while the optional HID units with high-beam assist earn a marginal rating. In order to receive a Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle’s headlights must be rated good or acceptable.
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