2024 Jeep Compass forward collision avoidance problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2024 Jeep Compass — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle suffers from severe, persistent electrical and powertrain failures that compromise safe operation. Multiple Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have completely failed, including the Lane Keeping Assistance, Blind Spot Warning, and Forward Collision Warning systems.When driving…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“I am reporting a severe, life-threatening safety defect involving intermittent "phantom braking" (unwarranted activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking / AEB system) on my 2024 Jeep Compass while driving at highway speeds. On multiple occasions while traveling on the freeway, the vehicle has…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 7 | 35% |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Compass | 46 | 21% |
| 2021 Compass | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Compass | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Compass | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Compass | 37 | 4% |
| 2017 Compass | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Compass | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Compass | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Compass | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.