Which Jeep Compass 4X4 year should I avoid?

None of the 2007-2009 years is flagged as an Avoid year in NHTSA complaint and recall data. The 2007 model has the highest complaint index at 100 with 156 complaints and one recall campaign, making it the highest-risk of the three years covered.

What is the best Jeep Compass 4X4 year to buy?

No year earns a Good or Best verdict in this data. The 2009 model has the lowest complaint index (0) with only 15 complaints and no recalls, making it the lowest-risk year among 2007-2009.

What is the most common problem on the Jeep Compass 4X4?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area across all covered years, accounting for 108 of 218 total complaints, or 50 percent.

Does the Jeep Compass 4X4 have any recalls?

NHTSA data shows one recall campaign, tied to the 2007 model year. The 2008 and 2009 model years show zero recalls in this data.

At what mileage do Compass 4X4 problems typically appear?

Median mileage at failure was 69,000 miles for 2007, 71,089 miles for 2008, and 87,309 miles for 2009.

Jeep Compass 4X4 Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

No Jeep Compass 4X4 year from 2007-2009 carries an Avoid, Best, or Good verdict in this data. The 2007 model shows the highest complaint index (100) with 156 complaints and 1 recall, while 2009 has the lowest index (0) with 15 complaints, so risk drops each model year.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2007–2009
NHTSA complaints: 218
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 6
Top problem area: Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Compass 4X4 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Compass 4X4 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	100	156	3	2	1	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2008	No verdict	50	47	0	4	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2009	No verdict	0	15	1	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—

Most common Jeep Compass 4X4 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires108 (50%)
Steering48 (22%)
Fuel System45 (21%)
Structure & Body29 (13%)
Engine21 (10%)
Transmission & Powertrain19 (9%)
Other14 (6%)
Electrical System12 (6%)
Brakes11 (5%)
Airbags4 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep Compass 4X4 year should I avoid?: None of the 2007-2009 years is flagged as an Avoid year in NHTSA complaint and recall data. The 2007 model has the highest complaint index at 100 with 156 complaints and one recall campaign, making it the highest-risk of the three years covered.
What is the best Jeep Compass 4X4 year to buy?: No year earns a Good or Best verdict in this data. The 2009 model has the lowest complaint index (0) with only 15 complaints and no recalls, making it the lowest-risk year among 2007-2009.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Compass 4X4?: Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area across all covered years, accounting for 108 of 218 total complaints, or 50 percent.
Does the Jeep Compass 4X4 have any recalls?: NHTSA data shows one recall campaign, tied to the 2007 model year. The 2008 and 2009 model years show zero recalls in this data.
At what mileage do Compass 4X4 problems typically appear?: Median mileage at failure was 69,000 miles for 2007, 71,089 miles for 2008, and 87,309 miles for 2009.