Does the 2013 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Jeep Compass, the most recent reported on September 15, 2016 (Air bags, Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (27 complaints), followed by air bags (16).

How many 2013 Jeep Compass complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 80 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Jeep Compass recalls and problems

1 recall and 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Jeep Compass.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Jeep Compass recalls

Air bags · Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 16V668000 · reported September 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
The risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train27
Air bags16
Electrical system13
Unknown or other11
Engine10
Seat belts9
Electronic stability control (ESC)7
Vehicle speed control5
Seats4
Structure4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 9, 2025 · Engine
Catalytic converter problem Warning engine light keeps coming on. This has happened over several years. It now comes on everyday. It is now in shop to be fixed and code shows front converter is bad which includes the manifold.

Oct 14, 2024 · Unknown or other
Attached is a work order request for a defective door handle on my Jeep Compass. The driver side door handle we have determined is wrapped in metal and is delaminating. It has caused a hand injury to my daughter due to the wrapping on the door handle coming apart and being extremely sharp. We have taken the car to our…

Jan 29, 2024 · Seats
Passenger seat headrest ejected itself. Outside of the car was getting a handwash and suddenly the headrest just shot open. Now nobody is able to sit in passenger seat safely. Unsure how this could happen as car was operating just fine prior.

Jul 14, 2023 · Power train · crash reported
This vehicle before had the cvt transmission replaced as it was over heating/inoperable. Complete replacement. Flash forward not even a year I was driving and thr transmission made a noise and basically locked up causing the driver to hit curb at high rate of speed along the freeway. The vehicle again is disabled with…

Nov 1, 2022 · Power train
The vehicle was taken in for a recall of the catalytic converters and PCM software, July 2019. May 2021, while driving at highway speeds the transmission temperature light illuminated and an un-commanded deceleration occurred to about 10 mph, it would go no faster got to the nearest off ramp and to a rest area sat for…

Compass model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	2	71	5	3
2011	3	188	7	2
2012	4	184	3	5
2013	1	80	7	5
2014	2	308	20	7
2015	1	113	4	2
2016	1	293	9	2

Across all years, the 2018 Compass has the most complaints (947). All Jeep Compass years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Jeep Compass have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Jeep Compass, the most recent reported on September 15, 2016 (Air bags, Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?: Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (27 complaints), followed by air bags (16).
How many 2013 Jeep Compass complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 80 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 9, 2025.