2013 Jeep Compass Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Jeep Compass, 9% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When making a left turn the traction control light sensor flashes and power is lost to the axles. This happens for at least ten seconds. The car is going less than 20 MPH on dry road conditions. This has happened on two different occasions. I took it to the dealer and they said there was no issue. After I took it to the dealer it happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #11051261, filed 2017-11, 41,000 miles“Electronic stability control problems with my 2013 Jeep Compass. 2 times already(one on the highway)where I am driving and the light comes on causing my vehicle to lose power and travel at a much slower speed(my speed drops). This is extremely dangerous. If this is a recall, Jeep, please look into this before this defect kills someone. First there was a defect in which my transmission needed to be replaced the year after I purchased it. Now this. If its a recall, please reach out to owners before someone loses their life”
NHTSA complaint #11232267, filed 2019-07, 2 miles“Takata recall my Jeep goes to the dealership for everything. I recently just got an inspection. My Jeep has 67,000 mile on it. I have had 2 recalls, in which have not been fixed due to lack of parts. When I got my Jeep back after my inspection, I notice the vehicle seemed to be lagging when I hit the gas pedal. This morning a light flickered on then off, so I looked in my user guide to see what it was. It was the electronic throttle control light. I was in the middle of accelerating onto an interstate, which could have been fatal. I am more than pissed right now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088343, filed 2018-04, 67,000 miles“I bought this Jeep june 25th 2015. I have had it in the shop 3 times, and I continue to have the same problem. The problem is with the traction control system. Repairs have been done to the traction control system even before I bought the vehicle. The car fax shows where it had been in the shop to have the struts were replaced back on april 25, 2014. It also shows that it had to have two tires replaced on 6/8/2015. I have taken the vehicle in 3 times to have the same issue corrected. Work orders from 7/18/2015, 8/25/2015 and 9/3/2015. I continue to have problems with it that I do not drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777970, filed 2015-09, 34,400 miles“Faulty tipm shortly out some electrical relays. Stationary cooling fans don't shut off even when ignition key is off. Ac blower fans intimidate on and off. At chrysler dealership for 10 days. All relays changed 'all sensors change. Tipm diagnosis says short in tipm. $1500.00 part after repair of relays and sensors. Total $2500+. Bill. Awaiting new tipm to come in. Chrysler can't guarantee that that will fix the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11342725, filed 2020-08, 80,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Compass
27 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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