2013 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 20%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Jeep Compass, 20% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Entered bank parking to use atm machine, at that time when stepped on brake to stop the car, it accelerated like someone was stepping on gas pedal. At that time I tried to stop the car by shifting into another gear and also tried pulling key out of the ignition. At that time knew I had to get car stopped without hurting anyone, so there was a wooded area behind bank, I ran car into area that had huge rocks which I ran over and therefore hit a tree head on to stop my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561118, filed 2014-01, 9,700 miles“I have been trying to get in contact with bensons chrysler dodge Jeep ram in greer sc since the spring of 2019 about recalls on my Jeep. Finally, my dad decided to just call chrysler and they sent us to the big o which is in greenville sc the instructed us they would order the parts and call us when they come in. It has been about 7 months since we called them in either june or july about this and since it is airbags and seatbelts we are very concerned with my safety if I was to get into a wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #11317254, filed 2020-03“I received a notification in december of 2016 for a recall on my 2013 Jeep Compass involving seat belts and airbags, yet there is no fix to this problem yet. As this is a safety concern, this issue should be remedied immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10983945, filed 2017-05“The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, she crashed into several trees before rolling over. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unable to recall the exact details of the crash. The front, driver side, passenger side, and top of the vehicle were struck. The contact sustained a concussion. The vehicle was towed and was not diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10512363, filed 2013-05, 1,000 miles“The contact owned a 2013 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 10 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. During the crash, the front driver side air bag deployed and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. The contact sustained burns to the right arm that required medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10735828, filed 2015-07, 39,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Jeep Compass 2010–2014, Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 | 16 | 14% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 16 | 20% |
| 2012 | 28 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Compass
27 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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