Compact SUVs · MP generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 23 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,404 to own, including $3,307 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Compass.
Reliability
23/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,307
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$14,442
$12,709 – $16,175, estimate
Recalls
1
on record
Owner complaints
143
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.
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 23 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2015 Compass scored much better.
It scores 23 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,307 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,404 over 5 years: $3,251 in lost value, $3,307 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,442 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (2/100).
1 recall on record with NHTSA.