2013 Jeep Compass engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Jeep Compass — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Catalytic converter problem Warning engine light keeps coming on. This has happened over several years. It now comes on everyday. It is now in shop to be fixed and code shows front converter is bad which includes the manifold.”
filed Apr 9, 2025
“Purchased 2013 jeep compass with 109,000 miles. Noticed it burned oil bad. Replaced spark plugs, changed oil to synthetic as recommend and filter. Continued to have excessive oil burn. 3 bottles every 2 weeks. Was driving it and heard a loud noise and something didnt feel right., she pulled over as…”
filed Mar 31, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 14% |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Compass | 35 | 16% |
| 2021 Compass | 16 | 21% |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 58% |
| 2019 Compass | 159 | 49% |
| 2018 Compass | 466 | 50% |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 Compass | 134 | 46% |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.