2017 Jeep Compass Falls Short of IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
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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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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