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Jeep Compass repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (39%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 170 repairs.
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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

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

8060 mi dealer had to buy jeep back. could not fix.Big Thanks to canvap. 

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2009 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

7700 mi Having trouble with the seat belt (driver's side) since bought the car. Doesn't hook/unhook properly at all. They agreed and are ordering a new buckle or belt. 

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2008 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

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2007 Jeep Compass 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

54000 mi Put the car in drive, and tried to pull away from curb. The RPM's went up, the car hardly moved. I drove car for another block, and problem cleared up. 2nd time to happen in Nov.. 
35000 mi Rear passenger side door would not open from inside or outside. Lock/handle mechanism needed replacing 

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