Compact SUVs · MP generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 20 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,279 to own, including $3,300 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Compass.
Reliability
20/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,300
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$16,968
$14,932 – $19,004, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
226
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 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
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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 20 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2015 Compass scored much better.
It scores 20 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,300 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,279 over 5 years: $3,819 in lost value, $3,300 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,968 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (2/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.