Compact SUVs · MP generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 13 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,001 to own, including $4,156 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Compass.
Reliability
13/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$4,156
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,324
$11,725 – $14,923, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
331
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (2/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 35/100 |
| 2023 | 56/100 |
| 2022 | 20/100 |
| 2021 | 54/100 |
| 2020 | 23/100 |
| 2019 | 13/100 |
| 2018 | 2/100 |
| 2017 | 33/100 |
| 2016 | 23/100 |
| 2015 | 84/100 |
Yes. It scores 13 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2015 Compass scored much better.
It scores 13 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 331 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,156 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,001 over 5 years: $2,999 in lost value, $4,156 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,324 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (2/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.