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Jeep Compass MP problems (2017–today)

We have documented 3 engines for the Jeep Compass MP; the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and the 1.4 T-Jet have high or critical severity faults. The safest option is the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo, with a «Buy» verdict.[1][2][3][4]

Outside the engine: Away from the engine, the Jeep Compass (MP, since 2017) has accumulated several safety recalls on MHEV and PHEV versions (brakes, 48 V battery, curtain airbags) and a pattern of abrupt shifts in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox on 4x4 versions, documented by French and German sources. One of the brake recalls also covers the Jeep Renegade. Check the chassis number against the recalls before buying.[5][6]

Jeep Compass MP (2017–today)
Photo: Benespit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468106.5out of 10

Jeep Compass MP rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 15 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine6.2From 4.8 to 8.6 depending on the engine
  • Gearbox7.91 fault
  • Suspension7.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
  • Brakes7.82 faults and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering4.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 2.2 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electrical system8.61 fault
  • Headlights and lights7.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety8.61 fault

Ranked 24 of 75 among the Compact SUVs with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Jeep Compass MP

  1. 1High severity: Saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine
  2. 2High severity: Premature turbocharger failure or wear1.4 T-Jet engine · repair €1,100–€2,300
  3. 3Critical severity: Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine · repair €420–€550
  4. 4Medium severity: EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine · repair €200–€500
  5. 5Medium severity: MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure1.4 T-Jet engine · repair €1,250–€1,800

Documented engines, from highest to lowest risk

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

See what to check before buying

Outside the engine

4 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Brake pedal inspection for risk of breakage after an impact. See the campaigns for the Jeep Compass MP

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1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

Fiat 1.6 MultiJet II and 2.0 MultiJet II · Diesel

In the Compass MP
since 2017[2][7]
Names
1.6 MultiJet II 120 · 2.0 MultiJet II 140 · 2.0 MultiJet II 170
Faults that affect it
5 · 2 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
52
High risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 1.6 MultiJet II (90-130 hp, 2006-2024)since 2006 · 90–130 hp

    With caution

    It is a mechanically sound engine if maintenance is kept up, but with known faults worth checking: the timing belt tensioner may need replacing before the official interval and the EGR valve clogs easily in urban use. A reasonable buy with a verifiable service history and after checking these points.[8][9]

  • 2.0 MultiJet II (120-170 hp, 2008-2024)since 2008 · 120–170 hp

    With caution

    It shares the same weak points as the 1.6 in the timing belt, EGR and particulate filter, with the addition of a turbo and a dual-mass flywheel that work with more torque in the higher-output versions. Recommended with a service history and after checking these components.[10][11]

Faults that affect the Compass MP

  1. High severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlSaturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerationsIn urban use with short journeys, the particulate filter does not manage to complete its regeneration and becomes saturated; garages recommend a weekly motorway run to avoid it. The filter itself is among the weak points flagged in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II after a certain mileage.
  2. Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingEarly tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failureYes: the tensioner can lose tension before the official 120,000 km interval, with a flapping noise that, if ignored, can end in the belt snapping and the valves hitting the pistons. Several garages recommend bringing the change forward to around 90,000 km in mixed use.Repair (garage): €420–€550Appears at around 90,000 km
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlEGR valve blocked by soot in urban useYes: the EGR valve builds up soot with urban use and short journeys, which causes loss of power and turns on the engine fault warning light. It is one of the most frequently cited faults of this engine in both the Jeep Renegade and the Fiat Doblò.Repair (garage): €200–€500
  4. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionInjector faults and DPF particulate sensor failureIn some batches, a fault in the injection system or in the DPF particulate sensor turns on the engine fault warning light. In the Fiat Doblò, worn injectors or injectors with poor atomisation are also cited as a cause of power loss, higher consumption and black smoke when accelerating.
  5. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalClutchDual-mass flywheel wear in manual versionsThe dual-mass flywheel on manual versions is one of the weak points flagged in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II after a certain mileage. When it wears it causes vibrations and metallic noises at idle and when using the clutch, and replacing it is not cheap.

Compass MP 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II pageAll versions and faults of the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

1.4 T-Jet

Fiat 1.4 T-Jet / MultiAir Turbo (familia FIRE 16v turbo) · Petrol

In the Compass MP
2017–2020[12][13]
Names
1.4 MultiAir 140 · 1.4 MultiAir 170
Faults that affect it
4 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
48
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.4 MultiAir Turbo (2009-2020)2009–2020 · 105–180 hp · 940A2000, 940C2000

    With caution

    The reliability pages and owner reports we consulted for the Fiat 500X, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass repeatedly document three problems: turbocharger wear or failure (sometimes at very low mileage), faults in the MultiAir/UniAir unit itself and high oil consumption. No manufacturer has acknowledged a specific campaign or extended warranty, so it is worth checking the history and test driving the car both cold and warm before buying.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Faults that affect the Compass MP

  1. High severityFrequency: CommonTurboPremature turbocharger failure or wearOn the Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass there are recurring reports of turbocharger failure, sometimes at very low mileage (from 15,000 km); the manufacturer has offered occasional goodwill discounts, but there is no official campaign.Repair: €1,100–€2,300Appears at around 15,000 km
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonIntakeMultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failureThe MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit, which controls the intake valves using oil pressure, can fail and cause misfires and the engine light to come on; on the Alfa Romeo MiTo there is a documented case of replacement at 50,000 km for €1,400, with no warranty cover.Repair: €1,250–€1,800Appears at around 12,000 km
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonLubricationHigh oil consumptionThe Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta have accumulated reports of above-normal oil consumption, in some cases up to 1 litre per 1,000 km; keep an eye on the level between services and do not wait for the warning light.Appears at around 60,000 km
  4. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionMisfires and ignition coil faultsOn the Alfa Romeo MiTo there are reports of misfires that owners attribute to the coils, spark plugs and the MultiAir itself all at once, with the engine light on; we do not find the same pattern with the same clarity on the other models with this engine.

Compass MP 1.4 T-Jet pageAll versions and faults of the 1.4 T-Jet

1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo

Safest option

FCA/Stellantis FireFly Turbo GSE 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 (incl. 4xe) · Petrol

In the Compass MP
since 2018[2][20]
Names
1.3 T4 150 CV · 1.3 T4 180 CV · 4xe 190 CV · 4xe 240 CV
Faults that affect it
1
Risk index on this car
14
Low risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

Faults that affect the Compass MP

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo has 2 documented faults in total.

  1. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboOil consumption and premature turbo wear on the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4The Italian press reports that the turbo versions of the FireFly account for most of the complaints: some units use more oil than normal or wear the turbo out early, causing power loss and smoke. The 1.3 T4 is sensitive to oil that is out of specification and to long service intervals.

Compass MP 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo pageAll versions and faults of the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo

Faults of the Jeep Compass MP outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

What the MOT inspection finds on the Jeep Compass MP

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 1,271 inspections of 900 cars registered between 2017 and 2022, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 1.7% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.4%.

    Average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 1.9% of inspections; in cars of its age, 2.2%.

    Average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 2.3% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.6%.

    Many more defects than average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 9.4% of inspections; in cars of its age, 9.3%.

    Average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

    Defects in 0% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.1%.

    Average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 0.6% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.6%.

    Average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 0.9% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.4%.

    More defects than average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 3.4% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.4%.

    Average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 14% of inspections; in cars of its age, 13.8%.

    Average

The inspection measures wear and the defects visible at a periodic check, not engine or electronics failures. Source: RDW Open Data (public domain). How we calculate it · opendata.rdw.nl

Checklist for buying a used Jeep Compass MP

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II (since 2017)

Saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations

High severity

Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure

Critical severity

EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use

Medium severity

Injector faults and DPF particulate sensor failure

Medium severity

Dual-mass flywheel wear in manual versions

Medium severity

If it has the 1.4 T-Jet (2017–2020)

Premature turbocharger failure or wear

High severity

MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure

Medium severity

High oil consumption

Medium severity

Misfires and ignition coil faults

Medium severity

If it has the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo (since 2018)

Oil consumption and premature turbo wear on the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Jeep Compass MP

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jeep Compass MP reliable?

We have documented 3 engines for the Jeep Compass MP; the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and the 1.4 T-Jet have high or critical severity faults. The safest option is the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo, with a «Buy» verdict. Away from the engine, the Jeep Compass (MP, since 2017) has accumulated several safety recalls on MHEV and PHEV versions (brakes, 48 V battery, curtain airbags) and a pattern of abrupt shifts in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox on 4x4 versions, documented by French and German sources. One of the brake recalls also covers the Jeep Renegade. Check the chassis number against the recalls before buying.

Which Jeep Compass MP engine is the most reliable?

Among the 3 engines we have documented, the safest option is the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo, with a «Buy» verdict. Open sources document no systemic mechanical fault: there is only one isolated account of an engine failure at 73,000 km in a Renegade, and unsourced claims from a leasing website about oil consumption in the first cars.[1][2]

What problems does the Jeep Compass MP have apart from the engine?

Away from the engine, the Jeep Compass (MP, since 2017) has accumulated several safety recalls on MHEV and PHEV versions (brakes, 48 V battery, curtain airbags) and a pattern of abrupt shifts in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox on 4x4 versions, documented by French and German sources. One of the brake recalls also covers the Jeep Renegade. Check the chassis number against the recalls before buying. The most important documented faults are: abrupt shifts and jerking in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox (4x4 versions) (gearbox and clutch, medium severity), brake system hydraulic control unit (IBS) fault that reduces assistance and disables ABS (2020-2021 production) (brakes, critical severity), risk of the brake pedal breaking or coming loose after an impact (MHEV and PHEV versions, 2023-2024 production) (brakes, critical severity) and water ingress into the mild-hybrid system's 48 V battery with risk of overheating (2022-2023 production) (electrical system, critical severity).[5][6]

What faults does the Jeep Compass MP have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, high severity), premature turbocharger failure or wear (1.4 T-Jet, high severity), early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, critical severity), EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, medium severity) and multiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity).

What is the best year to buy a Jeep Compass MP?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2026 and 2025 (7.2/10); the worst rated is 2017 (6.3/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Jeep Compass MP have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 4 campaigns for the Jeep Compass MP, such as brake pedal inspection for risk of breakage after an impact (2024). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[5]

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Fiabilité Jeep: témoignages de propriétairesfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in French
  2. Problemas Jeep CompassTotal Renting · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Jeep Renegade Problemecarwiki.de · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  4. Jeep Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid reliability and safetyDriving Electric · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026
  5. Jeep Compass : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. Jeep CompassWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Fiat JTD engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  8. Fiat Tipo: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  9. Jeep Renegade: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  10. Jeep Renegade (seit 2014) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 2 March 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  11. Fiat Bravo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  12. Jeep CompassWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  13. Jeep Compass : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  14. Fiat 500X : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  15. Fiat 500X : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  16. Alfa Romeo MiTo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  17. Alfa Romeo MiTo : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  18. Alfa Romeo Giulietta : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  19. Jeep Renegade : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  20. Fiat Global Small EngineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  21. Fiat Doblò: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  22. Motori FireFly di Stellantis: pregi, problemi e quali auto li montanoalVolante · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Italian