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2011 Jeep Compass repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (67%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

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

Other (0%)

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2011 Jeep Compass repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Compass in Spain
Apr 2013 - Jul 2022
Apr 2016

41820 mi

€200
thermostat started to take a little bit longer than it should, to operate correctly. 
Oct 2017

57660 mi

€1000
Air mass meter cost me almost 700eur!!! Of course, OEM!! Ripoff. 
Aug 2018

66743 mi
It simply leaks, I have recharged it....lets see how long it lasts. Leaks on two fuel injector - The seals had worn out and had to replaced. 

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2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

Jeep Compass in Idaho, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2014
May 2014

46000 mi
this unconventional transmission is supposed to tow 2,000 lbs. Upon pulling 1,000 lbs up an approx 10 mile incline on I-15, it overheated. After stopping and letting it cool down we were able to continue with no other problems. 

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2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Compass in Manitoba, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

33480 mi

C $70
Outer tie-rod ends replaced on both sides by self, then got an alignment 
Sep 2016

37200 mi

C $687
Inner tie-rod ends replaced on both sides Lower control arm with ball joint replaced on both sides Rear upper control arm replaced on both sides Front strut mount replaced on both sides 
Jun 2017

40920 mi

C $270
Replaced both rear struts 
Jul 2017

40920 mi

C $500
Seized U-joints, replaced both Replaced worn sway bar bushings and sway bar links Rear lower control arms replaced 
May 2018

45260 mi

C $71
Power steering pressure line burst, part replaced and fluid flushed. 
Jun 2018

46500 mi
Both front lower control arms failed, replaced under warranty. Rear sway bar bushings replaced, wrong size installed last time. 

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2011 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Jeep Compass in Washington, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

64200 mi
clunking noise in front end. Needed ball joints, control arms Rear shocks, rear sway bar and new bushings. 

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