Jeep

Compass

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Compass 2WD, Compass 4WD and Compass FWD as listed by the EPA.

See all 75 Compass trims All Jeep cars

The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 30; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2018. complaints: 922, about 7.8x this model's typical 119; recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Jeep Compass
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	6Gas	25	165	$2,500	2	81	1	AIR BAGS 16%, STRUCTURE 11%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 81, below this model's typical 178 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	7Gas	24	172	$2,600	3	187	2 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 13%, ENGINE 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 187, below this model's typical 208 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 48 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	7Gas	24	165	$2,600	4	183	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 14%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%, AIR BAGS 11%
complaints: 183, below this model's typical 208 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	7Gas	24	162	$2,600	1	80	2 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 22%, AIR BAGS 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 80, below this model's typical 208 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	8Gas	24	169	$2,600	2	306	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 18%, ENGINE 18%, SEAT BELTS 10%
complaints: 306, above this model's typical 237 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 24 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 43 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	7Gas	24	165	$2,600	1	113	4 (1 open)	ENGINE 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 113, below this model's typical 208 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 67 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	7Gas	24	165	$2,600	1	283	4 (1 open)	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 283, above this model's typical 208 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 15 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	7Gas	24	169	$2,600	4	228	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, ENGINE 19%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%
complaints: 228, above this model's typical 208 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 44 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	25	no data	$2,500	6	922	0	ENGINE 29%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 922, about 7.8x this model's typical 119 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 18 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	25	no data	$2,500	2	319	1	ENGINE 28%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 319, about 2.7x this model's typical 119 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	25	no data	$2,500	1	133	1	ENGINE 32%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 133, above this model's typical 119 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 68 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	25	no data	$2,500	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 59 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	25	no data	$2,500	4	214	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%
complaints: 214, about 3.6x this model's typical 59 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 4 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	27	no data	$2,300	2	45	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, ENGINE 10%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%
complaints: 45, about 1.5x this model's typical 30 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 54 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Gas	27	no data	$2,300	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 30 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Gas	27	no data	$2,300	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 30 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 25 to 2025: 27

Owner complaints2010: 81 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Jeep Compass to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.