#1
Electrical System
Reported across 10 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Jeep Compass Common Problems
We analyzed every Jeep Compass reliability report across 19 model years (avg score 64/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Compass Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Jeep Compass year-by-year reports.
Affects 53% of years
#2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Reported across 6 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Suspension & Steering Components
Reported across 4 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Suspension & Steering
Reported across 3 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
CVT Transmission
Reported across 3 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Rust and Corrosion
Reported across 3 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Transmission (CVT)
Reported across 2 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Electrical System & Sensors
Reported across 2 Jeep Compass model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2007 Jeep Compass55/100
An inexpensive SUV burdened by a problematic transmission that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2008 Jeep Compass62/100
This Compass demands a cautious approach and a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially of its drivetrain.
2009 Jeep Compass58/100
A budget-friendly option with a potentially budget-breaking transmission; proceed only with extreme caution and a robust repair fund.
2010 Jeep Compass58/100
A tempting low price hides the potential for wallet-emptying transmission woes and persistent electrical annoyances.
2011 Jeep Compass58/100
A tempting budget SUV that requires careful inspection and a readiness for notable mechanical and electrical upkeep.
2012 Jeep Compass60/100
A budget-friendly compact SUV with a distinctive style, but its notorious CVT transmission and electrical quirks make it a gamble.
2013 Jeep Compass62/100
A vehicle best approached with significant caution, requiring thorough inspection of its problematic CVT and undercarriage.
2014 Jeep Compass62/100
A compact SUV that offers value and AWD capability, but is heavily plagued by transmission unreliability and rust concerns.
2015 Jeep Compass62/100
An affordable entry into the Jeep brand, but its problematic CVT and electrical issues make it a gamble.
2016 Jeep Compass62/100
A low-cost entry into the SUV market, but a high-risk proposition for long-term reliability, particularly if equipped with the problematic CVT.
2017 Jeep Compass62/100
A budget-friendly choice that often demands a premium in ongoing maintenance and patience.
2018 Jeep Compass68/100
A stylish compact SUV that demands careful vetting due to its propensity for transmission and electrical headaches.
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