NHTSA Data Explorer

Jeep Compass

Data refreshed September 9, 2026

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Complaints

1,109

Active records

Recalls

29

Active records

TSBs

1,397

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

44

Crashes

60

Fires

29

Top reported issues — Jeep Compass

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Condition issue

344

Operating state

276

Engine behavior

210

Reporting mechanism

171

Safety restraint issue

138

Noise

135

Performance issue

108

Recent change

68

Thermal issue

66

Safety restraint behavior

61

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

53

Vibration/harshness

49

Driver assistance issue

45

Starting behavior

38

Fluid issue

37

Steering behavior

36

Lighting behavior

30

Braking behavior

24

Electrical issue

24

Infotainment behavior

23

Wiper/washer behavior

20

Powering on/off behavior

19

Ride/handling behavior

18

Access/entry issue

16

Smell

12

HVAC behavior

5

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Sep 7, 2026


The problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. I had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. Now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to excessive tire wear on the inner portion of the tire. The car has only been driving under normal driving conditions for the area; 95% highway driving. There haven't been any impacts to anything which could cause the alignment to fail this horribly so frequently. This is the only…

2021 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Sep 6, 2026


I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2021 Jeep Compass Limited due to repeated coolant loss, overheating/high-temperature warnings, and eventual engine failure. The vehicle began losing coolant and required frequent refilling. The problem progressively worsened until coolant would immediately leak out underneath the vehicle when added. I paid approximately $1,400 to have the radiator replaced, but the same problem returned approximately two weeks later. The vehicle subsequently…

2018 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Sep 6, 2026


Vehicle 2018 Jeep compass, 2.4 l tiger shark multi-air space safety defect summary, my vehicle is experiencing a severe recurring safety hazard causing unexpected vehicle stall and loss of power while driving at high speeds on the highway while operating normally the vehicle abruptly jerks and immediately forces itself into neutral or defensive lip mode leaving me unable to accelerate and placing me in immediate danger of a high-speed collision concurrently the dashboard displays severe failure…

2021 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Sep 5, 2026


Screen glitching can’t use touch screen and rear view camera not available when screen is glitching.

2025 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Sep 1, 2026


Crash

The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking space, the engine revved and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shifted the transmission to reverse(R). During the failure, the vehicle crashed into a wall causing damages to the driver’s side front bumper. A Police report was filed at the scene. The failure mileage was 2,736.

2022 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Aug 31, 2026


There have been multiple instances where the engine has locked up in the middle of me driving (usually at stop lights) where the only fix is to completely shut the car off and on again which has resulted in me almost being in an accident. This poses an extreme safety risk.

2019 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Aug 31, 2026


The central Uconnect infotainment display completely failed, went black, and is entirely inoperable. Because the screen is dead, the rear backup camera fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. This creates a severe safety hazard, drastically reduces rearward visibility, and places the vehicle in direct violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 (FMVSS 111) regarding mandated rear visibility.Furthermore, this total hardware failure completely locks out…

2016 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Aug 31, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer was contacted, and the camshaft sensor was updated; however, several weeks later the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware…

2025 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Aug 29, 2026


Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. Dealer has continuously stated that the sensor needs to be kept clean, but this is just a distraction. These cars are not safe on the road and should all be recalled as lemons. The manufacturer is using subpar…

2025 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. When driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership in Columbus serviced the vehicle May 2026-August 2026 with support from Stellantis replaced multiple components and the harness to repair the drive system, with all failed attempts to…

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Updated September 9, 2026. Refreshed nightly.