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2013 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 80 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Jeep Compass

The 2013 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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55/100

Use Caution — 2013 Jeep Compass

The 2013 Jeep Compass has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
80
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Jeep Compass (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V668000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Jeep Compass

Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
25
Air Bags
14
Electrical System
10
Engine
7
Unknown Or Other
5
Structure
4
Steering
3
Seats
2
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 81 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 183 complaints 2013 80 complaints 2014 306 complaints 2015 113 complaints 2016 283 complaints 2017 228 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Jeep Compass

Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Jeep Compass has 1 recall and 80 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Jeep Compass have?
The 2013 Jeep Compass has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Jeep Compass are: Power Train, Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2013 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Compass are: 2010, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.