2013 Jeep Compass
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 80 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 259 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 188 |
| 2012 | 184 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2018 | 945 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 224 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
34% · 27 reportsAir bags
20% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver saw flames in the rearview mirror. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver saw flames underneath the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-01
Also filed under Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, she crashed into several trees before rolling over. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-16
Electrical system
16% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Front driver's side exterior side view mirror is a motorized mirror and has a heating element inside the mirror. Something electrical inside the mirror caused enough heat for the mirror to melt and go on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-16
Also filed under Visibility
Engine
13% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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 manifold.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-09
Seat belts
11% · 9 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2017-08-15Air bags, seat belts16V668000 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.
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.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
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- Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Jeep Compass is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Jeep Compass have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.