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Expensive Jeep Compass repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (44%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 16 repairs.
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Jeep Compass repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (89%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

95090 mi

US $2700
Pads rotors 
101000 mi

US $1200
Throttle replaced 
109000 mi

US $980
Wheel barriers. 

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2012 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

60140 mi

$2300
Water pump replaced Front and rear Rotors worn out, left rear caliper piston stuck - break overheated - wheel bearing failure Brake Rotors and Pads replaced, rear Calipers replaced Rear left wheel bearing damaged due to overheating by frozen caliper piston Both rear wheel bearings replaced Worn out parking brake replaced 

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2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

41820 mi

€200
thermostat started to take a little bit longer than it should, to operate correctly. 
57660 mi

€1000
Air mass meter cost me almost 700eur!!! Of course, OEM!! Ripoff. 

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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

21080 mi

C $1500
Front brake rotors and pads replaced. Rear brake serviced. Both front lower control arm replaced. 4 wheel alignment. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

39060 mi

C $1100
Jerking in transmission and drive train  ball joint missing, new rear brakes 
69440 mi

C $2200
New water pump, alternator, multi-function turn signal switch 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

26660 mi

C $170
Slight intermittent clunk from the front end while driving. Dealer checked it out to find play in R/ F tie rod slightly out of tolerance. Replaced part under warranty. All good, great job by dealer. 
41360 mi

C $1200
Right front ball joint was worn. Needed to replace the entire lower control arm (part from Chrysler) and do a wheel alignment. Also had new front brakes, rears serviced and oil change done on the same repair order. 
41640 mi

C $720
Ball joint/lower control arm assembly. 
64480 mi

C $600
Replaced Ball Joints with after market parts.  
69440 mi

C $500
Replaced 2 front bushings with after market parts. 
73160 mi

C $550
Replaced alternator. 
95480 mi

C $150
Engine warning light. Needed to replace the Temperature Sensor (for outside temperature) and clear a warning related to the Key/FOB. 
82060 mi

C $1000
Replaced Ball Joint & Alignment. 
109740 mi

C $1000
Oil Pan had to be replaced. 
116760 mi

C $250
Fan relays. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

46500 mi

C $1200
lower control arms where replaced and front end alignment done 
85560 mi

C $800
left front ball joint and both lower control arms in front end 
105400 mi

C $130
right outer tie rod end replaced 
107000 mi

C $300
left front wheel bearing was replaced 
112100 mi

C $250
Switch for power windows was replaced 
114800 mi

C $300
upper control arms replaced 
116300 mi

C $300
front struts replaced 
131440 mi

C $280
right front wheel bearing was replaced 

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2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

101680 mi

C $864
Lower control arm broke, took out the axle and tie rod 
112220 mi

C $1400
Replaced front struts 

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