Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Jeep Compass has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 188 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V233000 Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V315000 STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Unknown or Other 27 complaints
- Structure 23 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
Of the 188 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 188 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Jeep Compass has notable reliability issues, as reflected in the recalls and frequent powertrain complaints. Key concerns include potential failures in airbags and steering, contributing to above-average repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 75,000–100,000 miles | $900–$1,800 | very common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| steering | 65,000–95,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–85,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- transmission service every 45,000 miles
- spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
- belt inspection annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- clunking noises during acceleration
- unexpected vehicle shudders
- difficulty steering
- delayed airbag deployment
- unresponsive dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.