Worst 2013 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 27 | 4 | — | 62,675 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | 2 | 23,140 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 2 | 58,059 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | 1 | — | 77,044 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 46,486 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 82,200 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Jeep Compass
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,435,625 vehicles.
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.
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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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