The Lemon Index2023 Jeep Compass.
The 2023 Jeep Compass is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 47 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 41, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 27 mpg combined. The best Jeep Compass year is 2013.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 47 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Compass year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 30K miles on the car (11 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- back over prevention 2024
The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.
- electrical 2023
The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM).
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 371 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 3.5 INCH - SPEAKER ASSY P2 Before ordering a speaker part for crackles or rattling noises make…
- Malfunction Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Auto start/stop malfunction. Vehicle hesitates and jerks while attempting to accelerate or stalls completely and will not restart.
2023 Jeep Compass owner · NHTSA complaint 11565581
More owner reports
The vehicle pops and spudders when cranked. While driving it looses power and will not go, causing me to almost get hit numerous times. When shifting into gear it jerks really hard
NHTSA complaint 11540709
High beams will not stay on even though they are âautomaticâ. The eco mode where the engine turns off at a light or when idling to save gas does not work at all.
NHTSA complaint 11542351
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Jeep Compass reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.4× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 41; 100 is average). The best Jeep Compass year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2023 Jeep Compass problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), automatic emergency braking (21%) and steering (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
2 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Jeep Compass get?
27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Jeep Compass have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
About $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Compass year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works