Jeep Compass Fwd years to avoid
The Jeep Compass Fwd years to avoid are 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
101
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2007–2010
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Compass Fwd years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 48 |
Every Compass Fwd year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2008avoid | 48 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 32 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Jeep Compass Fwd years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Compass Fwd years to avoid are 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Jeep Compass Fwd?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Compass Fwd years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jeep Compass Fwd have?
Across all model years, the Compass Fwd has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 101 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.