Jeep Compass problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Jeep Compass model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,694
NHTSA complaints
27
recall campaigns
4,115
service bulletins (TSBs)
6
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Jeep Compass | 26 | 0 | 262 |
| 2024 Jeep Compass | 52 | 0 | 310 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | 45 | 2 | 365 |
| 2022 Jeep Compass | 222 | 4 | 389 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass | 80 | 0 | 333 |
| 2020 Jeep Compass | 139 | 1 | 408 |
| 2019 Jeep Compass | 329 | 2 | 371 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 941 | 6 | 333 |
| 2017 Jeep Compass | 229 | 4 | 259 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass | 293 | 1 | 145 |
| 2015 Jeep Compass | 113 | 1 | 176 |
| 2014 Jeep Compass | 307 | 2 | 153 |
| 2013 Jeep Compass | 80 | 1 | 134 |
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 184 | 4 | 147 |
| 2011 Jeep Compass | 187 | 3 | 114 |
| 2010 Jeep Compass | 71 | 2 | 61 |
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 44 | 1 | 50 |
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 93 | 0 | 50 |
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 259 | 3 | 55 |
Common problems
- Jeep Compass engine problems1,246
- Jeep Compass electrical system problems1,069
- Jeep Compass power train problems527
- Jeep Compass air bags problems272
- Jeep Compass fuel/propulsion system problems268
- Jeep Compass suspension problems233
- Jeep Compass vehicle speed control problems214
- Jeep Compass service brakes problems209
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- False overheat leading to loss of motive powerPE22013 · opened Dec 2, 2022 · closed Dec 10, 2023
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft FailureRQ22002 · opened Jul 22, 2022 · closed Jun 16, 2025
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026