2013 Jeep Compass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Jeep Compass, and owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Jeep Compass
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags and 2 other components
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.…
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Jeep Compass have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,049 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2025 · Engine
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2024 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Jeep Compass (Compass 2WD, Compass 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–23 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Compass model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Compass model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 3 | 259 |
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 0 | 93 |
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 1 | 44 |
| 2010 Jeep Compass | 2 | 71 |
| 2011 Jeep Compass | 3 | 187 |
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 4 | 184 |
| 2013 Jeep Compass | 1 | 80 |
| 2014 Jeep Compass | 2 | 307 |
| 2015 Jeep Compass | 1 | 113 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass | 1 | 293 |
| 2017 Jeep Compass | 4 | 229 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 6 | 943 |
| 2019 Jeep Compass | 2 | 329 |
| 2020 Jeep Compass | 1 | 141 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass | 0 | 80 |
| 2022 Jeep Compass | 4 | 222 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | 2 | 46 |
| 2024 Jeep Compass | 0 | 52 |
| 2025 Jeep Compass | 0 | 27 |
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2013 Jeep Compass
How do I know if my 2013 Jeep Compass has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Jeep Compass; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V668000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.