2013 Jeep Compass Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass.

20122014
Complaints
121
per 10K Sold
22.8
US Sales
52,993
Crashes
12
Fires
8
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Jeep Compass Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#127 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:62,675 mi
Crash-related:4
#216 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:23,140 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:2
#313 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:58,059 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Jeep Compass.

Transmission / Drivetrain
27
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
62,675
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
23,140
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
58,059
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
77,044
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,486
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,200
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Jeep Compass

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,435,625 vehicles.

16V668000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Airbags
~1,435,625 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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2013 Jeep Compass — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Jeep Compass has 121 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (27 complaints, avg 62,675 mi); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 23,140 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 58,059 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,943 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass include 12 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,435,625 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Jeep Compass?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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