2013 Jeep Compass reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Jeep Compass — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 121
- 11 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 27 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 8 fires
What owners report fails — 2013 Jeep Compass
- POWER TRAIN 27
- AIR BAGS 16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
- ENGINE 10
1 recall on record for the 2013 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA 16V668000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury t
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A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Jeep Compass units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA has 121 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Jeep Compass and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (27 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Jeep Compass units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (27), air bags (16), electrical system (13), unknown or other (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Jeep Compass?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.