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All cars · Jeep Compass · 2021

2021 Jeep Compass. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index55100 = average car
Complaints46NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold75,642U.S. model year
Per 100K sold61complaints
Year rank#3 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD22 / 31 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto 9-spdAWD22 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500

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 34,000 and 83,000 miles. Median 70,000, from 13 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical80,00044,000–94,5005

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
Electrical37%
Engine17%
Automatic emergency braking13%
Transmission & drivetrain9%
Steering9%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
8152007

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 334

Jeep filed 334 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption
  • Difficulty Starting the Vehicle on the First Attempt Due to Possible Leaking Fuel Injectors…
  • Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018300519171,167Engine
201987135143,934Engine
20206872107,968Engine
2021554675,642Electrical
202219020186,175Electrical
2023414796,173Electrical
20245553111,697Automatic emergency braking

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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