2017 JEEP COMPASS

4 recalls, 385 complaints - 342 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers ma... Read more

Consequence

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidd... Read more

61,791 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number ... Read more

Consequence

An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

25,823 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.

Consequence

If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.

12,989 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

Consequence

If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for thi... Read more

4,705 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Complaint Statistics

385 total complaints 20 crashes 7 fires 9 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	71
ENGINE	70
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	58
POWER TRAIN	43
SERVICE BRAKES	27
STEERING	18
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	11
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	8

Incident date: May 21, 2026

I pulled into the Dollar General and before I could get to my parking spot the vehicle made a beep sound and stalled and wouldn't move . There were no warning lights that came on. It wouldn't accelerate and I was nervous for the traffic that would be pulling in behind me. I put the vehicle in pa... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a swishing sound coming from the front passenger’s side door. There was water inside the door's body cavity. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the charger became inoperable and failed ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking abnormally. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned off, and exited the vehicle to inspect ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

uUknown. Sometimes I smell gas on & off when the car is running, especially. I open the windows and it subsidesafter ahwile & it not as strong.

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle approaching from the opposite direction attempted to make a left turn and collided with the contact's vehicle. The point of impact was the front driver's side wheel well... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was inadvertently depressed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "Service Stabili-trak" and "Service Trailer Brake" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a lo... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

While attempting to leave home, the 'Check Electrical System' warning came on. The vehicle entered a 'safe mode' and was unable to accelerate. The car was towed, and the dealer confirmed a complete failure of the ICCU and associated fuse (DTC P1A9096). This is a known issue (Recall 24V-204) and crea... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

Internal Bearing in transmission has a grinding sound, no shop is willing to fix it.

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

Since purchasing the vehicle on February 4, 2026 this has happened twice, where I press the brake pedal to try to stop the vehicle and the engine accelerates and it's hard to keep vehicle stopped. When this happened for the first time I was leaving my subdivision and try to stop at a stop sign and ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

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Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

Random problems since purchase with screen going out and emergency brake light either flashing for no reason and braking for no reason. In 2023 the brake system completely failed while driving. Honda dealer replaced fuel pump which helped for awhile. Now flashing brake warning for no reason is happe... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there were exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic was notified of a failure with t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

Incident date: Dec 24, 2025

There's a problem with the airbags, and the steering wheel is hard to turn.

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

Since August 2024, my brake booster has gone a total of five times each time with the notification on the dash service brake assist. And it just went again as of two days ago. I’ve brought it to Firestone where they have replaced it each time with a warranty on the part. I called them yesterday to... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was jerking significantly and failed to... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2025

The infotainment center went black. No sound in vehicle, no back up camera, no radio

Incident date: Sep 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ECS warning lights illumina... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2025

The ABS module has failed on my 2016 RAM 1500, which has disabled the ABS and the traction control system. This is a serious safety hazard because the vehicle now has no anti-lock braking or stability control, creating dangerous conditions in wet or emergency braking situations. •Component/System ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

My steering wheel became loose on my 2016 Ford Escape while driving the car. I went home due to this safety hazard so not to cause a major accident. I went online to see if there was a recall on my car for this safety item. I found out my car had no recalls however, the 2014-2018 Ford Fusion and the... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2025

Vehicle makes clicking noises when making sharp turns at low speed. Replacement of left front axle done at 3,833 miles by dealership service department on 5/22/25. Clicking was reported again on 6/15/25 but was unable to replicate in noisy surroundings. Dealership advisor stated there is no solutio... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

My name is [XXX] . I am submitting this formal complaint regarding the repeated and serious transmission failures on two 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles that I own. Both vehicles were purchased together and have developed nearly identical transmission problems, posing serious safety concerns. Despite reg... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

I believe this is a safety issue that warrants a recall notice since the seat restraint system may not work correctly due to an electrical connection issue. I get an error message "Front left safety restraint system fault" that comes comes and goes depending on the position of the driver seat - if I... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

The message/warning light keeps coming on: Stop/start Unavailable - Service stop/start system. This feature is suppose to help reduce the amount of harmful emissions released into the air! Some times this causes the engine/transmission to clunk. Seems to maybe a common issue with the Jeeps. Save fue... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

P0302 code triggered the CEL. Spark plug showed signs of coolant spark plug, and leak down pressure test presented a leaking cylinder head gasket. Disassembly of the air intake manifold revealed the oil cooler was leaking oil and mixing oil with coolant.

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

Rear brakes worn prematurely with only 16k miles on a brand new purchased 2023 VW Jetta. Dealer said, VW will not replace until the brakes at 2mm and the warranty will expire next month and I will end up paying for it out of my pocket.

Incident date: Mar 25, 2025

3-25-25 I got into my car at approximately 7:20 am with my children to take them to school and as soon as I drove out of my driveway I noticed a warning light flashing on my dashboard. I drove for maybe a mile before pulling over to turn my car off and back on to see if it would go away. I also call... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

I replaced the battery in my C8 Corvette after three years of ownership. Upon removing the plastic cover from the frunk to access the battery, I discovered the two front strut mounts. To my dismay, I noticed excessive corrosion on both strut mounts, with the left side near an AC compressor line bein... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deal... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately 13-14 times. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and the contact was ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2025

The transmission of my 2019 Toyota Camry just died. There were no warnings whatsoever. I only have about 70000 miles on the car and I am unable to find a replacement transmission anywhere. No I am stuck making payments on a car that can't be driven along with full coverage insurance and registrat... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2024

My Vehicle will shift out of gear but will not move and there is a rattling sound when the gear is tried to be put back in park and rest of gears

Incident date: Oct 9, 2024

My 2007 Lincoln MKX had an SUA and within 10 feet totaled the front end when it was thrust into a cement building. This happened On [XXX] and the vehicle is available for inspection here in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. In 2010 Lincoln implemented an override device to the brake system knowing of the problem ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle shut off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a message to exit the vehicle was displayed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer on fo... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2024

Service Electronic Braking System, ABS, and traction control lights are all firing. Mechanic diagnosed failed ABS module but Ram dealers in my area (Birmingham, AL) have confirmed the part is not available and can not give me a estimated timeframe for repair. This renders my vehicle unsafe to use wh... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

At 66,000 miles my car starting hesitating when the gas pedal was pressed. Car would accelerate very slowly. Took it to the local Ford dealer. They said the turbocharger needed to be replaced. I had to pay $3000 to replace a major engine component that was only 6000 miles over the warranty. I contac... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH after making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and pulled to the side of the roadway. The contact had not attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the fail... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

Incident date: Apr 8, 2024

Had a deer run out in front of me on the road. When i hit the brakes the truck didn't stop as fast and pulled to the rt really hard making me go into the ditch. The service abs light is constantly goin on and off before that and is still doin the same now. Scan tool says abs hcu module. I have my so... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2024

The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving into their driveway at unknown speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated forward. The contact placed the vehicle in reverse, however, the vehicle continued to accelerate independently, and the contact's rear bumper cra... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 7, 2024

My 2022 Trailblazer has had a shift to park issue. It’s hazardous as I have to constantly park my car in reverse to get the “shift to park” message off my dashboard screen. My car doesn’t shut off properly with this issue. My car is only at 19,700 miles. It should not be having this issue.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2024

My 2017 Hyundai Sonata is burning oil. Originally when we realized that our engine was burning oil we were told that we need to get an oil change, which we did. Come back 1000 miles later, we came back and the engine was missing a lot of oil. They topped it off. We came back another 1000 miles later... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2023

The inside of my truck has condensation. The inside lights console don’t work. Because water comes in by the rear top headliner.

Incident date: Nov 2, 2023

The inside of my truck has condensation. The inside lights console don’t work. Because water comes in by the rear top headliner.

Incident date: Jan 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 20–30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake line on the driver's side needed to be... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 JEEP COMPASS

2017 Jeep Compass SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	18.5%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 JEEP COMPASS

342 manufacturer communications from 161 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	56
100000 POWER TRAIN	38
350000 EQUIPMENT	34
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	22
160000 STRUCTURE	20
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	9
220000 SEATS	9
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

020000 SUSPENSION

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

Radio SW update GR18.8 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? WiFi hotspot connection failure (UAQ and UCA). ? Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missing from radio, no connected services working

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant

350000 EQUIPMENT

HEADLAMP WITHOUT BALLAST,If a replacement D5S BULB is needed, order the following: FOR North America D5S PART NUMBER: L0000D5S FOR Enlarged Europe XF D5S PART NUMBER: 71777147 FOR Enlarged Europe XP D5S PART NUMBER: 1609490380

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Rear Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior tail lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses. This may be reported after the lamp

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

350000 EQUIPMENT

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ? Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performin

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to d

160000 STRUCTURE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Bulletin D-23-01 - (XB1) 2.4L Engine ? Select 2014 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL), 2017 - 2018 Jeep Compass (MP), 2015 - 2018 Jeep Renegade (FWD/AWD) (BU), 2013 - 2016 Dodge Dart (PF), 2015 - 2017 Chrysler 200 (UF), 2016 - 2018 Fiat 500

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

UCQ UAQ UGQ and UDQ Radio Enhancements Software Updated to 18.8 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure (UAQ and UCA). ? Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missin

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

160000 STRUCTURE

061540 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER

2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. This bulletin involves performin

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

160000 STRUCTURE

Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

160000 STRUCTURE

163200 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

RADIO, MULTI Media ALERT: Radio replacement will lead loss of connectivity. Please do NOT replace the head unit if the customer has or plans to have a connectivity service plan. New software will be released to fix this later. ?Verify if

350000 EQUIPMENT

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off

100000 POWER TRAIN

Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the following: Noise while disconnecting the 4WD at speeds around 5

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

100000 POWER TRAIN

Powertrain Control Module.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Re

350000 EQUIPMENT

Bubbles Or Delamination On The Radio Display

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Bubbles Or Delamination On The Radio Display

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Bubbles Or Delamination On The Radio Display

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Bubbles Or Delamination On The Radio Display

150000 SEAT BELTS

KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versu

350000 EQUIPMENT

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

050000 PARKING BRAKE

150000 SEAT BELTS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

350000 EQUIPMENT

Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process

100000 POWER TRAIN

Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders

350000 EQUIPMENT

Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process

100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the techn

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (Revision 2)

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (Revision 2)

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP COMPASS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2019

False overheat leading to loss of motive power

On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware ... of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving. The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle. In most incidents, the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard messages spontaneously self-corrected or were corrected after the vehicle was stopped and restarted. One complainant alleged no immediate restart, and the vehicle was towed. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) was opened to assess the frequency and potential safety consequences of these engine shut down events. On January 19th, 2023, ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler US LLC (FCA) requesting pertinent information on the subject 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. FCA provided its full response on March 2nd, 2023. ODI has reviewed the information FCA provided as well as new reports submitted to NHTSA’s Vehicle Owner Questionnaire database. Based on a review of available information, ODI has identified 173 subject vehicles that likely experienced a shutdown event associated with the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard messages. ODI found the 2019 Model Year (MY) Jeep Compass as having the highest failure rate while also being the oldest group of vehicles in this investigation. The 2019 Jeep Compass vehicles that experienced a failure represent an incident rate of about 0.09%. The 2020 Jeep compass vehicles that experienced a failure represent an incident rate of about 0.04%. After reviewing the information available at this time, ODI identified one allegation of a crash and no allegations of injury, fire, or fatality. The alleged crash occurred at a stop light and was able to be restarted immediately. In its response to ODI, FCA provided its assessment of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. FCA believes the alleged defect does not pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. FCA stated that allegations related to this investigation involve the vehicle notifying the driver of an overheat condition, via a message and telltale lights, followed by an engine shutdown. FCA goes on to say that once the engine shuts down, the driver is instructed via an instrument cluster message to place the vehicle in park. After the vehicle is placed in park, it can then be restarted and immediately driven with no issues. This is consistent with ODI’s observations. Based on the analysis conducted by ODI indicating a low failure rate and given that the vehicles normally can be re-started immediately after the shutdown event, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. NHTSA reserves the right take additional actions if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2017

Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue

NHTSA opened AQ17-004 to determine whether Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Houston, Texas (Northwest) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other th... Read more

JEEP COMPASS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP COMPASS across all model years (2007, 2023).

37 Total Recalls

6,081 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

275 Reported Crashes

97 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

JEEP COMPASS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	4	View
2025	0	43	View
2024	0	105	View
2023	2	76	View
2022	4	387	View
2021	0	131	View
2020	1	251	View
2019	2	572	View
2018	6	1,618	View
2017 (current)	4	385
2016	1	452	View
2015	1	173	View
2014	2	518	View
2013	1	121	View
2012	4	263	View
2011	3	283	View
2010	2	108	View
2009	1	60	View
2008	0	135	View
2007	3	396	View

Other JEEP Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GRAND CHEROKEE	384	39,569	View
WRANGLER	313	22,084	View
CHEROKEE	297	20,619	View
WAGONEER	96	662	View
LIBERTY	92	11,701	View
GRAND WAGONEER	53	298	View
GLADIATOR	45	1,287	View
RENEGADE	34	3,433	View

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