2013 Jeep Compass: Excessive oil consumption fried engine
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Compass report: excessive oil consumption fried engine. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 109,000 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2013 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11653648 (filed 04/09/2025): “Catalytic converter problem warning engine light keeps coming on. this has happened over several years. it now comes on everyday. it is now in shop to be fixed and code shows front converter is bad which includes the manifold.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11405886 (filed 03/31/2021): “Purchased 2013 jeep compass with 109,000 miles. noticed it burned oil bad. replaced spark plugs, changed oil to synthetic as recommend and filter. continued to have excessive oil burn. 3 bottles every 2 weeks. was driving it and heard a loud noise and somethin…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Excessive oil consumption fried engine (2013 Compass)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2013 Compass
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