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Jeep Compass FWD years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 67 complaints about the Jeep Compass FWD since 2007. The 2008 model year has 32 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
67
Recalls
0
Worst year
2008
Model years
2007-2010

Jeep Compass FWD years to avoid

No model year of the Jeep Compass FWD stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Jeep Compass FWD years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Jeep Compass FWD complaints by model year

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

2007200820092010

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Jeep Compass FWD problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    24
  • Body
    12
  • Electrical
    8
  • Steering
    7
  • Lights
    6
  • Airbags
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Wheels
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3

Jeep Compass FWD problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20108610Electrical52,00000
2009925Body00
20085832Suspension54,00000
20076520Suspension84,00001

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Jeep Compass FWD

What years of the Jeep Compass FWD should you avoid?

No single model year of the Jeep Compass FWD has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Jeep Compass FWD?

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

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Compass FWD?

Suspension, with 24 complaints across all years, followed by body (12) and electrical (8).

How many recalls does the Jeep Compass FWD have?

No recalls on record.

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