Reliable Auto DB

2013 Jeep Compass reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Compass over 14 years — 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Compass years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pretensioner.

2012 Jeep Compass
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Complaints

80

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (27 of 80), then Air bags (16) and Electrical system (13). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Compass has 184 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2014 has 307 complaints, 21 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Jeep Compass. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2016-09-15 · NHTSA campaign 16V668000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Complaints by component (80 total)

Powertrain
27
Air bags
16
Electrical system
13
Engine
10
Seat belts
9
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
Speed control
5
Seats
4
Structure
4
Steering
3
Suspension
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Service brakes
2
Visibility
2
Diesel fuel system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

5

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Catalytic converter problem Warning engine light keeps coming on. This has happened over several years. It now comes on everyday. It is now in shop to be fixed and code shows front converter is bad which includes the…"
    Engine · filed 2025-04-09
  • "Attached is a work order request for a defective door handle on my Jeep Compass. The driver side door handle we have determined is wrapped in metal and is delaminating. It has caused a hand injury to my daughter due to…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2024-10-14
  • "Passenger seat headrest ejected itself. Outside of the car was getting a handwash and suddenly the headrest just shot open. Now nobody is able to sit in passenger seat safely. Unsure how this could happen as car was…"
    Seats · filed 2024-01-29
  • "This vehicle before had the cvt transmission replaced as it was over heating/inoperable. Complete replacement. Flash forward not even a year I was driving and thr transmission made a noise and basically locked up…"
    Powertrain · filed 2023-07-14
  • "The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and PCM software, July 2019. May 2021, while driving at highway speeds the transmission temperature light illuminated and an un-commanded deceleration…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2022-11-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD 3 stars 3 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2013 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD 3 stars 3 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Compass two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $2800
Compass two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Compass two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
Compass two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 30 25 MPG $2600
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Four-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $2800
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

MK49 (US), 2012–2016
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 215/65R17 (typical)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 16V668000. 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. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Compass over 14 years — 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Compass years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pretensioner.

What are common problems with a 2013 Jeep Compass?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (27 of 80), then Air bags (16) and Electrical system (13). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Jeep Compass more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Compass has 184 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2014 has 307 complaints, 21 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Jeep Compass been recalled?

The 2013 Jeep Compass has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 80 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Compass with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Jeep Compass get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Jeep Compass is 23.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Compass take?

5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-668 cover on the Jeep Compass?

NHTSA campaign 16V668000.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Compass?

MK49 (US) (2012-2016).