2013 Jeep Compass

71 serious complaints of 80, the most about power train (27) and air bags (16); per car on the road, 1.4× this model's usual year. 1 recall. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“Cvt transmission over heating during normal driving conditions. Dangerously dropping into limp mold at highway speeds without warning or ability to override for safety. Early full system transmission failure without no options for repair. Finally died by making whining noise, going into limp mode and staying there.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2020

“The contact owns a 2013 jeep compass. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jun 2017

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-029-20, Nov 2020)
• Repair program Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11) (U67, Jun 2026)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

80 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–25 mpg · NHTSA: 3 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features