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All cars · Jeep Compass · 2013

2013 Jeep Compass. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index40100 = average car
Complaints26NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold52,993U.S. model year
Per 100K sold49complaints
Year rank#1 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4WD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD21 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)4WD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,000 and 89,000 miles. Median 51,500, from 56 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain63,50029,900–101,50022
Airbags28,0005,400–38,5005
Electrical53,00044,700–79,00011
Engine100,00018,800–115,6008
Stability control50,00034,400–67,0007

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain31%
Airbags27%
Electrical15%
Suspension12%
Seat belts12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
8075604

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 16V668000 Sep 2016 Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 134

Jeep filed 134 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Flash: MIL Illumination P050B and/or Rattle/Clatter Sound on Cold Start-up This bulletin…
  • Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
  • Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Compass SUV 4WD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Jeep Compass SUV 2WD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011774347,709Transmission & drivetrain
2012964640,235Fuel or ev drive system
2013402652,993Transmission & drivetrain
201419713261,264Airbags
2015452966,698Engine
201611610994,061Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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