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Before you buy a used Jeep Compass (II).

2017–2025 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid · 4 engines

Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.

Jeep Compass (II), real photo of this generation
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The essentials.

Typical faults by engine

The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.

All versions

Sheets the catalogue links to all 4 of its engines.

  • Oil dilution, 9-speed gearbox and campaigns on the Compass IIKnown weak points
    Period mentioned
    2016 onwards
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.

    Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

1.4 MultiAir

Petrol

1.3 Turbo

Petrol

  • 1.3 EYJ high-pressure fuel pump contaminationFuel system
    Period mentioned
    Specific production period stated in the condition and evidence.
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.

    Applies if: Brazil only; Compass M1 MY 2022–2026 built up to 06/03/2026 with the 1.3 EYJ engine; TSB 14-002-26 and the specified DTCs. Do not extrapolate to the European market.

These also apply, described above: Loss of steering assist caused by water in the steering column · ABS and stability warning lights caused by oxidised or wet wheel speed sensors

1.6 / 2.0 Multijet

Diesel

These also apply, described above: Won't start in frost because of frozen water in the silencer (500X, Renegade and Compass) · Loss of steering assist caused by water in the steering column · ABS and stability warning lights caused by oxidised or wet wheel speed sensors

4xe

Plug-in hybrid

  • Jeep 4xe batteryHigh-voltage battery
    Period mentioned
    2020–2025
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.

    Applies if: Same Stellantis 4xe system; the sheet was documented on the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe.

Which engine has the fewest documented faults?

Documented faults and recalls by engine for the Jeep Compass (II)
EngineDocumented faultsRecalls
1.4 MultiAirPetrol54 with conditions5
1.3 TurboPetrol44 with conditions5
1.6 / 2.0 MultijetDiesel55 with conditions6
4xePlug-in hybridFewest documented22 with conditions6

According to the data we have, the engine with the fewest documented faults is the 4xe (Plug-in hybrid).

By fuel type, the one with the fewest documented faults is: Plug-in hybrid.

We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.

Official recalls: ask before you pay

A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.

  1. Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
  2. Ask an official Jeep dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
  3. Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Jeep airbag and seat-belt recalls (2000–2026)Airbags and seat belts

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Jeep electric and hybrid drive recalls (2023–2026)Electric powertrain

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Jeep wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2004–2024)Suspension and steering

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Jeep engine, transmission and software recalls (2001–2026)Powertrain and engine management

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Jeep body, seat and fitting recalls (2007–2021)Bodywork

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Incorrect passenger airbag fasteningAirbags and seat belts

Engines: 1.6 / 2.0 Multijet (Diesel)

How to check it: Confirm VIN; replace passenger airbag under the recall.

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Insufficient torque at PHEV 12 V connectionsElectrical and electronic systems

Engines: 4xe (Plug-in hybrid)

How to check it: Confirm VIN; check connection torque and cable condition; replace damaged parts under the recall.

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On the test drive: what to look and listen for

Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.

0 of 8 checked

Valvetrain (MultiAir actuator)

  • Look out for: Hard or rough cold starts, hesitation, stalling and an engine light with P1523 (low oil pressure in the MultiAir system).

    Ask them to check: Change the oil and filter with the correct specification, inspect the MultiAir mesh filter and measure oil pressure before replacing the actuator.

Exhaust and emissions

  • Look out for: Below freezing the starter turns but the engine does not start; on days without frost it starts fine. More likely after short trips.

    Ask them to check: Ask the garage about bulletin 09-004-20 and whether the silencer already has the drain hole; until then, avoid leaving the car outside in frost right after a very short trip.

Steering

  • Look out for: After heavy rain, the steering loses its assistance and becomes very heavy, with the steering and engine warning lights on; codes C1593 or C1592.

    Ask them to check: Without assistance the steering is dangerous: do not drive on and call for assistance. At the garage, have them read codes C1593 and C1592 and check whether water has got into the column.

Brakes / electronics

  • Look out for: The ABS, stability control and engine warning lights come on together, especially after washing the car or in rain, and sometimes go off by themselves; codes C0031, C0034, C0037 or C003A.

    Ask them to check: With the ABS light on the brakes work, but without ABS or stability control: drive carefully and go to the garage soon, where they can read the wheel sensor codes.

Known weak points

  • Look out for: Oil dilution on the 1.4 MultiAir with short trips; carbon on the petrols; a ZF 9-speed (4x4) with jolts and humming between 4th and 5th in town; rust on door edges on early cars, worn track rods at the roadworthiness test and interior rattles before the 2020 facelift.

    Ask them to check: Check every campaign by VIN; watch the oil level; test the gearbox in town.

Fuel system

  • Look out for: MIL, rough idle or partial power loss with DTC P0087-00, P0088-00 or P0089-00.

    Ask them to check: Confirm Brazil, EYJ engine, VIN and DTCs. Exclude if P0169/P0171. Compare actual/target rail pressure and low pressure: at 5.2–6 bar follow approved cleaning; replace pump and pipe only if unresolved. Below 5.2 bar diagnose low pressure and do not apply this repair.

Timing system

  • Look out for: Abnormal noise or rubbing around the timing cover and, sometimes, the car will not start although the starter turns.

    Ask them to check: If there is rubbing at the timing cover, do not keep driving or keep trying to start it: a misplaced belt can wreck the engine. Have it towed to the garage.

High-voltage battery

  • Look out for: Usually none. In rare cases, a battery fire, including when parked.

    Ask them to check: Confirm the recall status by VIN; if one is open with no fix, do not charge and park away from buildings.

OBD codes worth looking for

If they let you read the fault memory with an OBD reader, these are the codes mentioned in this model's sheets:

P1523C1593C1592C0031C0034C0037C003AP0087-00P0088-00P0089-00

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.

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