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2020 Jeep Compass

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Jeep Compass

1 recall
136 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
136
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 20V208000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Consumer complaints

136 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

136
Total
3
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE86
  • ELECTRICAL18
  • OTHER15
  • BRAKES5
  • WHEELS/TIRES4

Notable Issues

136 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)86
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)18
miscellaneous issues15

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

Jeep Compass problems

2,428 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22013

    False overheat leading to loss of motive power

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22013

    False overheat leading to loss of motive power

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V208000

    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.