2013 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems
1 recall and 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
Catalytic converter problem warning engine light keeps coming on. this has happened over several years. it now comes on everyday. it is now in shop to be fixed and code shows front converter is bad which includes the manifold.
Attached is a work order request for a defective door handle on my jeep compass. the driver side door handle we have determined is wrapped in metal and is delaminating. it has caused a hand injury to my daughter due to the wrapping on the door handle coming apart and being extremely sharp. we have taken the car to our local dealer for inspection and they have verified that this is not normal and we believe the part i
Passenger seat headrest ejected itself. outside of the car was getting a handwash and suddenly the headrest just shot open. now nobody is able to sit in passenger seat safely. unsure how this could happen as car was operating just fine prior.
This vehicle before had the cvt transmission replaced as it was over heating/inoperable. complete replacement. flash forward not even a year i was driving and thr transmission made a noise and basically locked up causing the driver to hit curb at high rate of speed along the freeway. the vehicle again is disabled with a transmission defect and requires replacement. 2nd transmission failure and will need replacem
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | ||||
| 2013 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.