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Jeep Compass 4x4 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 218 complaints about the Jeep Compass 4x4 since 2007, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2007 model year has 156 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and fuel system problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2007
Owner complaints
218
Recalls
1
Worst year
2007
Model years
2007-2009

Jeep Compass 4x4 years to avoid

More than twice the Compass 4x4's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Jeep Compass 4x4 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Jeep Compass 4x4 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200720082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Jeep Compass 4x4 problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    103
  • Steering
    48
  • Fuel system
    45
  • Body
    29
  • Transmission
    19
  • Engine
    17
  • Electrical
    12
  • Wheels
    9
  • Tires
    7
  • Brakes
    7
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Airbags
    4

Most reported problems on the Jeep Compass 4x4

Ball joint 78Stalling 40Harsh shifting 14

Jeep Compass 4x4 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20098815Suspension87,30901
20087247Suspension71,08900
200732156Suspension70,00013Avoid

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Jeep Compass 4x4

What years of the Jeep Compass 4x4 should you avoid?

2007. It has more than twice the Jeep Compass 4x4's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 156, mostly about suspension and fuel system.

What is the best year for a used Jeep Compass 4x4?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Compass 4x4?

Suspension, with 103 complaints across all years, followed by steering (48) and fuel system (45).

How many recalls does the Jeep Compass 4x4 have?

1 recall between 2007 and 2009. The 2007 model year has the most, with 1.

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