Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Jeep Compass has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 82 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
Of the 82 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Jeep Compass has an average reliability rating. Electrical system issues are the most common and can be complex. Engine complaints are notable, but not overwhelming, suggesting variability in individual vehicle experiences.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 60,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,800 | common |
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
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant level checks
- Battery inspections
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive electrical controls
- Rough engine idling
- Unusual transmission noises
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Flickering exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.