Jeep Compass Problems by Year

We compared every Jeep Compass model year from 2007–2026 using 4,007 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 28 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2018, 2022, 2019, 2014 and 2016, which drew far more complaints than other Compass years at the same age. The best years are 2013, 2015 and 2021.

20model years
4,007complaints
28recalls
2018, 2022worst years
2013, 2015best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Jeep Compass. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20265−40%1ElectricalFew
2025291.2×—ElectricalAverage
2024531.8×—Collision AvoidanceCaution
202349typical2ElectricalAverage
20222253.7×4ElectricalAvoid
202181−20%—ElectricalAverage
20201431.4×1EngineAverage
20193303.0×2EngineAvoid
20189467.7×6EngineAvoid
20172291.7×4ElectricalCaution
20162932.0×1EngineAvoid
2015113−31%1EngineAverage
20143072.2×2EngineAvoid
201380−49%1TransmissionGood
20121841.2×4Fuel SystemAverage
2011188typical3EngineAverage
201081−56%2AirbagGood
200964−68%1SuspensionGood
2008172−21%—SuspensionAverage
20074352.1×4SuspensionAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Compass year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Jeep Compass problems

Latest Jeep Compass recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-531 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,027 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler…

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 24V-436 · Jun 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 23V-576 · Aug 14, 2023 · 181,999 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM).

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 23V-058 · Feb 9, 2023 · 90 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of…

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

NHTSA recall 22V-248 · Apr 14, 2022 · 114 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

All 28 Jeep Compass recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Jeep Compass should you avoid?

2018, 2022, 2019, 2014, 2016 and 2024 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Compass years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2018.

What is the best year for the Jeep Compass?

2013 has the fewest complaints compared with other Compass years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Jeep Compass problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (1,336), electrical system (1,101) and transmission & drivetrain (552). Engine complaints peak in the 2018 model year.

How many recalls has the Jeep Compass had?

28 recalls across 2007–2026. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Jeep Compass recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.