Should I Buy a Jeep Compass?

Complete buying guide for the Jeep Compass: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Jeep Compass model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Electrical System Malfunctions — 4 reports
• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 2 reports
• Engine Stalling/Loss Of Power — 2 reports
• Automatic Emergency Braking (Aeb) System Failure — 1 reports
• Loss Of Motive Power/Engine Stall — 1 reports
• Electrical System Failures Affecting Multiple Safety Features — 1 reports
• Airbag Non-Deployment In Crashes — 1 reports
• Steering Issues/Loss Of Power Steering — 1 reports
• Unexpected Automatic Emergency Braking (Aeb) Activation — 1 reports
• Electrical System Malfunctions Leading To Multiple Error Messages — 1 reports

All Model Years