2017 Jeep Compass problems
The 2017 Jeep Compass was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and the 1.4 T-Jet. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.4 T-Jet (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2017 cars, such as abrupt shifts and jerking in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox (4x4 versions).
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2017 Jeep Compass score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 10 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.0From 4.8 to 5.2 depending on the engine
- Gearbox7.91 fault
- Suspension7.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes7.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering4.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 2.2 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- 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 safety10.0No documented faults
1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine in the 2017 Jeep Compass
Names: 1.6 MultiJet II 120 · 2.0 MultiJet II 140 · 2.0 MultiJet II 170
- With caution
1.6 MultiJet II (90-130 hp, 2006-2024)
90–130 hp
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.[3][4]
- With caution
2.0 MultiJet II (120-170 hp, 2008-2024)
120–170 hp
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.[5][6]
Faults that affect 2017 cars
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
1.4 T-Jet engine in the 2017 Jeep Compass
Names: 1.4 MultiAir 140 · 1.4 MultiAir 170
- With caution
1.4 MultiAir Turbo (2009-2020)
105–180 hp · 940A2000, 940C2000
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.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Faults that affect 2017 cars
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Faults outside the engine in the 2017 Jeep Compass
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2017 Jeep Compass was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and the 1.4 T-Jet. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.4 T-Jet (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2017 cars, such as abrupt shifts and jerking in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox (4x4 versions).
What is the best year for the Jeep Compass?
According to our score, the best are 2026 and 2025 (7.2/10). The year with the worst score is 2017 (6.3/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2017 Jeep Compass have?
The most important ones documented for 2017 cars are: early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, critical severity), 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), eGR valve blocked by soot in urban use (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, medium severity) and injector faults and DPF particulate sensor failure (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, medium severity).
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Sources
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- Jeep Compass: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Fiat Tipo: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Jeep Renegade: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Jeep Renegade (seit 2014) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 2 March 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Fiat Bravo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Jeep CompassWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Jeep Compass : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiat 500X : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiat 500X : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Alfa Romeo MiTo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Alfa Romeo MiTo : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Jeep Renegade : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French