NHTSA Data Explorer

Jeep Compass

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

3,931

Active records

Recalls

28

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

116

Crashes

155

Fires

53

Top reported issues — Jeep Compass

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Operating state

1,772

Engine behavior

1,318

Reporting mechanism

1,132

Condition issue

797

Performance issue

624

Driver assistance issue

383

Noise

365

Fluid issue

341

Braking behavior

315

Starting behavior

307

Safety restraint issue

301

Powering on/off behavior

282

Infotainment behavior

275

Thermal issue

270

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

270

Vibration/harshness

239

Electrical issue

185

Safety restraint behavior

180

Steering behavior

168

Lighting behavior

129

Recent change

123

Access/entry issue

58

Ride/handling behavior

44

HVAC behavior

36

Wiper/washer behavior

36

Smell

34

Communication/network issue

6

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Car stalls turns off by itself could be at red lights or even while driving twice already!! Needs to be recalled as well and repaired pls repairs cost thousands!!! Not safe!! I have owned it for 4-5 years and it has happened maybe 7-8 times but most recently this week twice!!

2012 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 9, 2026


2012 Jeep Compass has excessive rust and corrosion from the frame to the chassis. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it and after each snow storm undercarriage was washed. I was told this vehicle is now unsafe and I need to purchase a new car. I really do like my Jeep Compass, is there any remedy to this situation. I have the report in a email sent to me and can send the report to you if I have an email address to send it to.

2026 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 9, 2026


There are major software issues. The vehicle brakes unexpectedly. It is completely random and extremely dangerous. The satellite radio content is altered with the use of A.I. . It is similar to Deepfake scam. I can scan the network and send logs if needed.

2016 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 8, 2026


The crankshaft position sensor is throwing a code , and the car want turn over .

2024 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 6, 2026


I am reporting a severe, life-threatening safety defect involving intermittent phantom braking (unwarranted activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking / AEB system) on my 2024 Jeep Compass while driving at highway speeds. On multiple occasions while traveling on the freeway, the vehicle has suddenly and aggressively slammed on the brakes with absolutely no obstacles, vehicles, or hazards in front of it. The vehicle anchors the brakes without warning, causing rapid and dangerous deceleration…

2018 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 3, 2026


The vehicle has stalled in traffic multiple times, it sends emergency messages while operating that the vehicle must pull off of the road or shut down, it is constantly displaying service stop/ start system messages and service lights, it sometimes doesn't start after having gotten to a location but will start up without having the vehicle jump started later, it drains the batteries quickly, as well. I was on the highway with my son in the vehicle, not near any exit and in thick traffic, when…

2019 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


I own a 2019 Jeep Compass with approximately 72,000 miles. For the past two years, I have experienced intermittent electrical and brake system failures that have become more frequent and severe despite multiple repair attempts. While driving, especially when turning, braking, or driving over potholes or uneven roads, the vehicle suddenly displays multiple warning lights, including ABS, traction control, brake, check engine, and service transmission warnings. At the same time, the digital…

2018 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


Engine stalled while driving. Battery is fine as all electrical functions remained operative.

2018 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Engin is burning oil

2024 JEEP COMPASS

Filed Jul 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage the night, the following morning the contact entered the garage and discovered that the sunroof had shatter. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be repaired. The dealer declined to repair the vehicle under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.