2013 Jeep Compass Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Jeep Compass, 4% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Early morning. Going n on I-75, exiting on exit 22 (glades parkway). Slowing down to exit, my daughter perceived a burning odor inside thecar, I tried to keep reducing the speed but the car accelerated by itself and the steering wheel locked, the exit curve was in front of us and thanks god we crashed into the sidewalk border, where the car went over the grass with the front right wheel, scratched the underneath and that allowed us to get out of the grass and stop the car. I am truly scared of getting into that car again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633733, filed 2014-09, 13,850 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“The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Compass. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and extra force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact also stated that the transmission felt like it downshifted while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the outer tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11265847, filed 2019-10, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10215797Apr 4, 2013This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. The steering wheel is off center.
- 10188630Apr 4, 2013This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. The steering wheel is off center.
- 10061842Apr 4, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2021 | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 | 28 | 3% |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% |
| 2016 | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 9 | 10% |
| 2007 | 27 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Compass
27 complaintsAir bags
16 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 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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