Model year
2013 Jeep Compass
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 80 complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (27), AIR BAGS (16), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 3 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 259 complaints
- 2008 93 complaints
- 2009 44 complaints
- 2010 71 complaints
- 2011 188 complaints
- 2012 184 complaints
- 2013 80 complaints
- 2014 307 complaints
- 2015 113 complaints
- 2016 293 complaints
- 2017 229 complaints
- 2018 946 complaints
- 2019 330 complaints
- 2020 143 complaints
- 2021 81 complaints
- 2022 225 complaints
- 2023 49 complaints
- 2024 53 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
Recalls
16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS
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…
Complaints
80 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 5, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment · SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass 2WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Compass 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Compass 2WD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Compass 2WD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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