Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Jeep Compass has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 80 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Seat Belts 9 complaints
Of the 80 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 80 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Jeep Compass has an average reliability rating, with 80 owner complaints and one recall on seat belt pretensioners due to a potential airbag fault. The data suggests concerns, primarily with the power train and airbags, but limited evidence for widespread systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| air bags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$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 changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Powertrain warning lights
- Airbag warning light
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Unresponsive speed control
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.