Jeep Compass years to avoid
More than twice the Compass's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jeep Compass years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Jeep Compass complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Compass problems
All model years combined.
- Engine1,321
- Electrical1,088
- Transmission530
- Driver assistance321
- Fuel system296
- Airbags273
- Brakes248
- Suspension236
- Acceleration217
- Steering206
- Lights173
- Body162
Most reported problems on the Jeep Compass
Stalling 784Check engine light 385Start-stop 143Ball joint 137
Jeep Compass problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 5 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 30 | Electrical | 15,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | - | 55 | Driver assistance | 12,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2023 | - | 49 | Electrical | 14,269 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 66 | 226 | Electrical | 11,000 | 4 | 11 | |
| 2021 | 87 | 82 | Electrical | 70,000 | 0 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 80 | 143 | Engine | 24,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 54 | 333 | Engine | 12,000 | 2 | 13 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 950 | Engine | 19,000 | 6 | 28 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 65 | 229 | Electrical | 28,000 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2016 | 58 | 294 | Engine | 55,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2015 | 82 | 113 | Engine | 62,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 51 | 308 | Engine | 58,000 | 2 | 20 | |
| 2013 | 79 | 80 | Transmission | 53,000 | 1 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 73 | 184 | Fuel system | 59,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 73 | 188 | Engine | 70,000 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 81 | 71 | Airbags | 78,000 | 2 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 92 | 44 | Suspension | 88,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 86 | 93 | Body | 96,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 62 | 259 | Suspension | 82,460 | 3 | 9 |
Recalls 27
Jeep Compass warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle
- Emissions Recall U67
- Emissions Recall 12D
- Emissions Recall 12D
- Emissions Recall 12D
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 11
- Warranty Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 8_ID
- "Warranty operations newsletter volume 10, issue 8"
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Questions about the Jeep Compass
What years of the Jeep Compass should you avoid?
2018. It has more than twice the Jeep Compass's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2018 alone has 950, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Compass?
2010, 2013 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (71, 80 and 82).
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Compass?
Engine, with 1,321 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (1,088) and transmission (530).
How many recalls does the Jeep Compass have?
27 recalls between 2007 and 2026. The 2018 model year has the most, with 6.
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