2013 Jeep Compass: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
80
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Crash reports
5
Fire reports
6
Injuries
132.5
Severity index
Severity index 132.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Jeep Compass ranks 18 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 88% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 27 | 33.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 20.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 16.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 13.8% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 12.5% |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 11.2% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | 8.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 27 of 80 complaints (33.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 15/09/2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.