Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 49 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V436000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V576000 Instrument Panel Lighting Not Adjustable/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 49 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 49 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Jeep Compass demonstrates a mixed reliability profile. Electrical issues, followed by forward collision avoidance and engine complaints, are the main concern. Recent recalls focus on software problems, reflecting the model's average dependability. While significant, these don't make the Compass markedly better or worse than peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| forward collision system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Tune-up at 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent IPC brightness issues
- Unresponsive collision avoidance
- Engine stalling or power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.