Auto loans: 2013 Jeep Compass
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.2 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.2 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1

For sale
Rent a 2013 Jeep Compass for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2013 Jeep Compass specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 217 g/km | 224 g/km | 229 g/km | 227 g/km | 235 g/km | 251.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.26 | $14.73 | $15.04 | $15.04 | $15.50 | $16.59 |
2013 Jeep Compass: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $2,946 | $3,008 | $3,008 | $3,100 | $3,318 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (27), air bags (16) and electrical system (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 2016-09-15 | seat belts:pretensioner | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2013 Jeep Compass
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2013 Jeep Compass before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2013 Jeep Compass in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, air bags and electrical system. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.2 L/100 km combined, it needs around 28 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $14.26, and a 300 km weekend about $42.78. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the Compass suits
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Space and size
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
A longer test drive
Rent the Compass first, and buy only if it fits your life. If the Compass is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Drive the Compass on your commute before you commit to it.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.26 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Still deciding?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2013 Jeep Compass from us first.
Ask us about the 2013 Jeep Compass
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Jeep Compass for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Jeep Compass
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 Jeep Compass?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2013 Jeep Compass before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2013 Jeep Compass have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2852.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.