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Jeep Compass Maintenance Cost

Jeep Compass maintenance costs. Full year-by-year breakdown, common problems, and which years to buy or avoid.

Last verified September 2026
$526
Avg. repairs/yr
8/10
Reliability
11%
Major repair risk (5yr)
$2,011
Avg. insurance / yr

Estimate the Jeep Compass's total cost for your mileage and years of ownership β†’

// RELIABILITY BY YEAR

Which year Compass should you buy?

Green is safe, red means major known issues. Tap any year.
Years scored against Compass's own complaint record β€” not against other SUVs.

2010 Jeep Compass
First generation (MK)
Engine: 2.0 L World I4 (158 hp); 2.4 L World I4 (172 hp)
Transmission: 5-speed manual; CVT (Jatco)
Neutral

Seat Belts complaints most reported in 2010.

2 recalls on record. Affected systems:
  • Seat Belts
  • Air Bags
// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks on the Compass

Top issues ranked by share of total NHTSA complaints.

Engine, fuel/propulsion system
Common
Years affected: 2010–2025
Electrical system
Moderate
Years affected: 2010–2025
Vehicle speed control, service brakes
Moderate
Years affected: 2010–2026
Structure
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2024
Electrical system, air bags, service brakes
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2025
Service brakes
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2011, 2013–2025
Fuel/propulsion system
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2019, 2021, 2023, 2025
Exterior lighting, structure, unknown or other
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2012, 2014–2015, 2017–2025
Steering, power train, fuel/propulsion system
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2019, 2021–2024
Suspension
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2014, 2016–2020, 2022–2023, 2025
// MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Jeep Compass maintenance schedule

RepairPal's scheduled dealer-service costs for the Jeep Compass, by mileage interval. This is separate from the avg. repairs/yr figure above, which covers unscheduled repairs only.

Total scheduled service, 0–150k mi
$14,491–$18,246
Jeep Compass scheduled maintenance cost by mileage interval, with running total
MileageService costRunning total
6,000 mi$256–$310$256–$310
8,000 mi$176–$217$432–$527
10,000 mi$206–$269$638–$796
12,000 mi$374–$461$1,012–$1,257
16,000 mi$280–$352$1,292–$1,609
18,000 mi$256–$311$1,548–$1,920

RepairPal dealer-schedule pricing. Independent shops typically charge less, and your actual cost depends on which services you keep up. Running total is cumulative β€” each row includes everything before it.

// EXTENDED WARRANTY

Is a Compass extended warranty worth it?

Worth considering. The Jeep Compass has an above-average major repair probability for the segment β€” a warranty is worth pricing before you buy, especially on higher-mileage examples. If you want to minimise risk, stick to the 2015, 2021, and 2023. Pay particular attention to 2013, 2014, and 2018 model years.

// NEW VS USED

Buy new or save on a used Compass?

The Compass loses value faster than most β€” only 68% retained after 3 years, below the subcompact SUV average of 81%. Here's what that means for the new vs used decision.

68%
Value retained Β· 3 yr
57%
Value retained Β· 5 yr
50%
Value retained Β· 7 yr

New Compass

$30,400
MSRP including destination charge for base trim

Used Compass

$18,750
KBB Fair Purchase Price, 2023, national average, good condition, ~36k miles
Avg. repairs / yr$526
Major repair risk (any year)11%
Avg. insurance premium / yr$2,011
MPG combined (City/Hwy)26
Value depreciation after 3 yr$9,274
// HEAD TO HEAD

How it compares

// FAQ

Common questions

The Jeep Compass averages $526 a year in maintenance. That is $5 above the compact segment average of $521. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.25 times per year, below the compact segment at 0.3. Its reliability score is 8/10. Verdict: costlier than the segment, budget accordingly.
How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology β†’