Worst 2013 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 27 | 4 | — | 62,675 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 4 | 2 | 23,140 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | 2 | 58,059 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | 1 | 65,222 mi | |
| ENGINE | 10 | 1 | — | 77,044 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 46,486 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 82,200 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 52,750 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 34,067 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | 28,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 17,850 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | 1 | 74,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Recalls for 2013 Jeep Compass
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,306,875 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.
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.
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.
Other Jeep Compass Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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