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The 2011 Compass with the 2.4L four-cylinder and CVT automatic appeals to owners who want a nimble, light compact SUV that's easy to park and doesn't guzzle gas on the highway. Second-generation models (2011 onward) got a more refined interior than the first run, so you get cloth seats that don't feel like a rental-car punishment and a dashboard that doesn't rattle over every pothole.
The CVT transmission starts showing metal-on-metal noise and slipping around 90k–110k miles, sometimes requiring a full replacement at $3,500–$5,500. Rust blooms on the undercarriage and door seams by 80k miles in salted climates, especially along the rocker panels. NHTSA logs frequent reports of premature brake pad wear (worn by 40k miles) and occasional electrical gremlins where the dashboard lights flicker or the alternator fails between 95k–120k miles.
Under 80k miles: $8,500–$11,500. 80k–140k miles: $6,500–$9,000. Over 140k miles: $4,000–$6,500. Two-wheel-drive trims sit $1,000–$1,500 lower than all-wheel-drive. Accidents, rust spots visible in photos, and flood history can drop the price by 20–30 percent within any band.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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