2025 Jeep Compass problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Compass. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 45% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 35% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 15% |
| Engine | 2 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.”
Lane Departure · filed Jun 25, 2026
“When fueling I can’t get the gas to go into the jeep it shuts off over and over takes near 20 mins to get a half a tank of fuel it’s loose in there air can’t escape I’m thinking”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jun 18, 2026
“The adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning turns off randomly and the warning lights come on saying they are not working and to take it to the dealership. This has happened around 8 to 10 times. The first being under 1000 miles. I took it to the dealership then and they said…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed May 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
254 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Compass. The 10 most recent:
R1L Radio Screen Goes Blank after transitioning from logistic to customer mode
S268A000016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Front Passenger Seat Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Front passenger side seat heating is not working. This bulletin involves adding felt inside the…
23-028-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Oil Leak Through The Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal (Flywheel Side) Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Oil Pressure warning light illuminates. ● Engine oil is…
09-010-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
Clockspring - steering column control module
113450 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
Clockspring - steering column control module
113449 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
RESISTOR - BLOWER MOTOR
113325 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following…
14-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following…
14-002-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S2508000025 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Mis-Machined Engine Block
S2609000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2025 Jeep Compass in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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