2013 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 3 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Compass. That ranks 14th out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (27 complaints, 34%), typically at around 63,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 80owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Jeep Compass problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 34% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 16% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 14% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 11% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 30,501 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 34,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 34,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 17,851 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Jeep Compass recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Catalytic converter problem Warning engine light keeps coming on. This has happened over several years. It now comes on everyday. It is now in shop to be fixed and code shows front converter is bad which includes the manifold.
Attached is a work order request for a defective door handle on my Jeep Compass. The driver side door handle we have determined is wrapped in metal and is delaminating. It has caused a hand injury to my daughter due to the wrapping on the door handle coming apart and being extremely sharp. We have…
Passenger seat headrest ejected itself. Outside of the car was getting a handwash and suddenly the headrest just shot open. Now nobody is able to sit in passenger seat safely. Unsure how this could happen as car was operating just fine prior.
This vehicle before had the cvt transmission replaced as it was over heating/inoperable. Complete replacement. Flash forward not even a year I was driving and thr transmission made a noise and basically locked up causing the driver to hit curb at high rate of speed along the freeway. The vehicle…
The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and PCM software, July 2019. May 2021, while driving at highway speeds the transmission temperature light illuminated and an un-commanded deceleration occurred to about 10 mph, it would go no faster got to the nearest off ramp and to…
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2012 Compass · 2014 Compass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 Compass | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 225 | 4 |
| 2021 Compass | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Compass | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 Compass | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 Compass | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 Compass | 113 | 1 |
| 2014 Compass | 307 | 2 |
| 2013 | 80 | 1 |
| 2012 Compass | 184 | 4 |
| 2011 Compass | 188 | 3 |
| 2010 Compass | 71 | 2 |
| 2009 Compass | 44 | 1 |
| 2008 Compass | 93 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass | 259 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Jeep Compass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.