Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Jeep Compass has 1 recall, 80 complaints, and a 3-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
80
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patrio...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Catalytic converter problem Warning engine light keeps coming on. This has happened over several ... |
| May 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Attached is a work order request for a defective door handle on my Jeep Compass. The driver side doo... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | SEATS | Passenger seat headrest ejected itself. Outside of the car was getting a handwash and suddenly the h... |
| Nov 2, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | This vehicle before had the cvt transmission replaced as it was over heating/inoperable. Complete r... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and PCM software, July 2019. May 2... |
| Jun 5, 2022 | SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While preparing to enter my car today (6/5/2022) I heard a fairly loud popping/exploding sound. I qu... |
| Dec 6, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Jeep first issues was at 89k, not shifting. Second issues was at100k transmission over heated. Deal... |
| Oct 18, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and PCM software, July 2019. May ... |
| Mar 30, 2021 | ENGINE | PURCHASED 2013 JEEP COMPASS WITH 109,000 MILES. NOTICED IT BURNED OIL BAD. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, CHA... |
| Dec 14, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | DANGEROUSLY DROPPING INTO LIMP MODE WITHOUT WARNING OR ABILITY TO OVERRIDE FOR SAFETY. EARLY FULL SY... |
| Oct 7, 2020 | STRUCTURE | I HAD MY JEEP IN FOR REGULAR SERVICE & IT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A RUSTED SUBFRAME. IT WAS SUGGESTED... |
| Aug 7, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | CVT TRANSMISSION OVER HEATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. DANGEROUSLY DROPPING INTO LIMP MOLD ... |
| Aug 2, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING ... |
| Jul 5, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HEADREST DEPLOYS WHILE NO CRASH HAS HAPPENED |
| Mar 18, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED THIS JEEP A YEAR AGO VERY LOW MILEAGE. ABOUT 2 WEEKS INTO IT THE JEEP STARTED HEATING UP... |
| Dec 2, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | 2013 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE. CVT TRANS HEARD UP AND STOPS ALL POWER. HAVE TO PULL OVER AND LET COOL A... |
| Oct 8, 2019 | ENGINE | ACTUATOR THROTTLE BODY SENSOR IS SHOWING A WARNING ON MY DASH WITH A CODE OF P2173 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXTRA ... |
| Jul 26, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE DECELERATED AND BEGA... |
| Jul 15, 2019 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2013 JEEP COMPASS. 2 TIMES ALREADY(ONE ON THE HIGHWA... |