The best and worst Jeep Compass years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Jeep Compasss old enough to judge (2006–2022), the 2006, 2013 and 2020–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007, 2012, 2014 and 2018 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 Jeep Compass · 59.8 per 10,000 sold (1.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically around 115,737 miles; then control arms, ball joints and bushings.
2012 Jeep Compass · 45.7 per 10,000 sold (1.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 67,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2014 Jeep Compass · 49.9 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 45,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2018 Jeep Compass · 54.7 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 16,750 miles; then oil consumption and leaks.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Jeep Compass · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2013 Jeep Compass · 15.1 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 35,000 miles.
2020 Jeep Compass · 12.8 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 3,000 miles.
2021 Jeep Compass · 10.4 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 65,050 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Jeep Compass year: 32.0 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Compass?
Among Jeep Compasss old enough to judge (2006–2022), the 2007 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 59.8, about 1.9× a typical Jeep Compass year. The 2012, 2014 and 2018 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Jeep Compass?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Jeep Compasss from 2006–2022: 0.0, against 32.0 for a typical year. The 2013 and 2020–2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2007 Jeep Compass?
The most-reported problem on the 2007 Jeep Compass is subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically around 115,737 miles.
Why aren't the newest Jeep Compass years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
Looking at a specific Jeep Compass?
See what it’s likely to cost you over the next 3 years from its year and mileage.
Open the cost estimator → Full Jeep Compass reportCompare the Jeep Compass with
Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.