Jeep Compass common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Jeep Compass vehicles have filed 2,428 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (93% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 2,428
- Owner complaints
- 21
- Recall campaigns
- 94
- Crash-related reports
- 62
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
- Engine & cooling1,152
- Airbags42
- Seat belts26
- Steering21
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Investigation closed2015 compass
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2016 compass
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2017 compass
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Investigation closed2015 compass
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22002
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- Investigation closed2016 compass
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22002
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
- Investigation closed2015 compass
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Jeep Compass problems?
- Across 2,428 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Jeep Compass vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (93%), airbags (3%), seat belts (2%).
- Which Jeep Compass model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the most owner complaints, with 929 filed.
- Are Jeep Compass problems dangerous?
- Of the 2,428 complaints on record, 94 mention a crash, 19 mention a fire and 62 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2018 accounts for the most complaints (929). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.