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Jeep Compass: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2013 92 · 2015 88 · 2023 87 · 2021 84

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202583/100
Buy

20 complaints · 0 recalls

202478/100
Buy

49 complaints · 0 recalls

202387/100
Buy

45 complaints · 2 recalls

202270/100
Buy

217 complaints · 4 recalls

202184/100
Buy

76 complaints · 0 recalls

202082/100
Buy

136 complaints · 1 recalls

201973/100
Buy

322 complaints · 2 recalls

201857/100
Caution

927 complaints · 6 recalls

201778/100
Buy

228 complaints · 4 recalls

201678/100
Buy

286 complaints · 1 recalls

201588/100
Buy

113 complaints · 1 recalls

201476/100
Buy

306 complaints · 2 recalls

201392/100
Buybest year

80 complaints · 1 recalls

201264/100
Caution

184 complaints · 4 recalls

201164/100
Caution

187 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2013?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Jeep Compass’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Jeep Compass head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Jeep Compass as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.