2023 Jeep Compass: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 74 complaints
74
Total Complaints
8,813mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
6
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

460 25th Percentile
8,813 Median Mileage
24,279 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
11
Engine
7
Power Train
6
Automatic Emergency Braking
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Steering
5
Warnings
4
Exterior Lighting
4
Service Brakes
3
Air Bags
2

Severity Assessment

6
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"What component or system failure or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? When I started my vehicle I noticed that my navigation screen was black, and then when I put the vehicle in drive and slowed down to make a turn, the engine shut off while I was driving. I had to rest..."
"What component or system failure or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? When I started my vehicle I noticed that my navigation screen was black, and then when I put the vehicle in drive and slowed down to make a turn, the engine shut off while I was driving. I had to rest..."
"The hazard light button has gotten stuck several times. I went to my dealer and we compared my car with a similar 2023 Compass. Same problem. Then we checked the 2022 Compass and the hazard light on this model does not get stuck. The 2022 is more sturdy than the 2023 version of the hazard light butt..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MI: 13 OH: 10 MO: 5 MA: 4 TX: 4 NC: 3 VA: 3 NV: 3 NY: 3 TN: 3

Jeep Compass — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200738918
20081355
2009603
20101088
20112838
20122614
201312112
201451428
20151727
201643816
201738215
2018159546
201954621
20202405
20211279
202236915
2024809
2025306

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 23V576000 | 14/08/2023
An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
Camera
Campaign 24V436000 | 13/06/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28