DS DS 7 Crossback vs Jeep Compass MP: which is more reliable?
According to the MotorFiable Score, the Jeep Compass MP (6.5/10) has fewer serious documented faults than the DS DS 7 Crossback (4.6/10), mainly because of their engines.
| Item | DS DS 7 Crossback | Jeep Compass MP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Compact SUV | Compact SUV |
| Years | 2017–2022 | 2017–today |
| MotorFiable Score | 4.6 out of 10 | 6.5 out of 10 |
| Engine score | 3.3/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Most recommended engine | EAT6/EAT8 gearbox · With caution | 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo · Buy |
| Score for the rest of the car | 6.0/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Suspension | 7.0 out of 101 faultCritical severity | 7.2 out of 100 faults |
| Brakes | 7.6 out of 100 faults | 7.8 out of 102 faultsCritical severity |
| Tyres and wheels | 8.6 out of 101 faultMedium severity | No documented faults |
| Gearbox and clutch | 6.2 out of 103 faults | 7.9 out of 101 faultMedium severity |
| Electrical system | No documented faults | 8.6 out of 101 faultCritical severity |
| Headlights and lights | 7.8 out of 102 faultsHigh severity | 7.4 out of 100 faults |
| Airbags and safety | 8.6 out of 101 faultCritical severity | 8.6 out of 101 faultCritical severity |
Scores out of 10: the higher, the fewer serious documented faults. How we calculate them
Main faults of the DS DS 7 Crossback
Outside the engine
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecurring rear axle mounting problems across three successive campaigns (2019-2023)DS has recalled the DS7 Crossback in three successive campaigns over rear axle mounting problems: an unstable mounting (built 2019-2020), cracks on the hybrid version (2020) and a badly fitted adjustment element with a risk of loss of control (2022-2023).
- Critical severityFrequency: RareAirbags and safetyIncorrect or poorly secured airbag parts in two campaigns (2017-2018 and 2021)DS has recalled the DS7 Crossback in two airbag campaigns: one over an incorrect part fitted in the airbag device (built 2017-2018) and another over an incorrect mounting of the curtain airbags that could cause them to be ejected (built March-September 2021).
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHeadlights and lightsWater ingress into the rear lights due to inadequate sealingSeveral DS7 Crossback owners, with different engines, document water getting into the rear lights because of inadequate sealing, with visible condensation and a risk of the light unit failing.
In their engines
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechOil-bath timing belt degradationThe oil-bath belt on the 1.2 PureTech (2012-2025) can swell and shed debris that blocks the oil pump pick-up; without lubrication, the engine can be destroyed. Stellantis covers it up to 10 years or 180,000 km and asks for it to be changed every 100,000 km or 6 years.Repair (garage): €400–€800
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequent1.5 BlueHDiWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshaftsIn 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between October 2017 and January 2023, the 7 mm chain linking the camshafts can stretch and break, causing serious engine damage. Stellantis has recalled them and covers the fault for 10 years or 240,000 km.Repair (garage): €730–€820
- High severityFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechExcessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failureThe 2014 to 2023 1.2 PureTech turbos can use too much oil: those from 2014-2018 through carbon blocking the piston rings and those from 2018-2023 through a defective oil separator. Stellantis considers more than 0.3 l per 1,000 km abnormal and includes it in its cover.
Main faults of the Jeep Compass MP
Outside the engine
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchAbrupt shifts and jerking in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox (4x4 versions)Yes: two independent sources, one German and one French, repeatedly document abrupt, jerky gear changes in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox of the four-wheel-drive versions, especially between the middle gears at town speeds.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBrakesBrake system hydraulic control unit (IBS) fault that reduces assistance and disables ABS (2020-2021 production)Yes: an August 2021 recall covers vehicles built between November 2020 and March 2021 in which a defect in the hydraulic control unit of the integrated brake system (IBS) could reduce braking assistance and disable the ABS.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBrakesRisk of the brake pedal breaking or coming loose after an impact (MHEV and PHEV versions, 2023-2024 production)Yes: a recall covers MHEV and PHEV versions built between 20 July 2023 and 30 September 2024 in which the brake pedal arm could come loose or break after an impact; the same source gives an almost identical window for the Jeep Renegade PHEV.
In their engines
- High severityFrequency: Common1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IISaturated 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.
- High severityFrequency: Common1.4 T-JetPremature 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
- Critical severityFrequency: Occasional1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIEarly 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