2024 JEEP COMPASS

0 recalls — 82 complaints — 4/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

82 total complaints 9 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING11
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
ENGINE5
POWER TRAIN5
SERVICE BRAKES5
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION5
AIR BAGS3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 28, 2026
Vehicle traveling at highway speeds 70 mph, will suddenly slam on brakes. While there is nothing in front of the vehicle and or sensor. weather type was clear not a sight of rain or snow.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 28, 2026
Vehicle traveling at highway speeds 70 mph, will suddenly slam on brakes. While there is nothing in front of the vehicle and or sensor. weather type was clear not a sight of rain or snow.
POWER TRAIN Mar 24, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it remained... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system activated unexpectedly. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles present. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop, causing the tires to squeal and creating a hazardous situation. A secon... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system activated unexpectedly. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles present. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop, causing the tires to squeal and creating a hazardous situation. A secon... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system activated unexpectedly. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles present. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop, causing the tires to squeal and creating a hazardous situation. A secon... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
Vehicle started show MULTIPLE errors on dash from blind spot not working , lane assist not working, AEB need to be checked,rear brake light not working, turn signal not work, lane assist not working and other errors. Went to dealership for these errors where they repaired a faulty sensor on the fron... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
Vehicle started show MULTIPLE errors on dash from blind spot not working , lane assist not working, AEB need to be checked,rear brake light not working, turn signal not work, lane assist not working and other errors. Went to dealership for these errors where they repaired a faulty sensor on the fron... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
Vehicle started show MULTIPLE errors on dash from blind spot not working , lane assist not working, AEB need to be checked,rear brake light not working, turn signal not work, lane assist not working and other errors. Went to dealership for these errors where they repaired a faulty sensor on the fron... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that without any fault codes, no actions could be taken. The... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that without any fault codes, no actions could be taken. The... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
1.) I own 2024 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4. Several occasions where rodents have climbed into engine eating away at all the wire components. First time totaling about $4000. No other closely parked cars have been affected since we live in apartment complex. 2.) The automatic emergency braking light... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
1.) I own 2024 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4. Several occasions where rodents have climbed into engine eating away at all the wire components. First time totaling about $4000. No other closely parked cars have been affected since we live in apartment complex. 2.) The automatic emergency braking light... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 14, 2025
I was in an accident that I hit a guardrail once going 70 mph and then bounced off and hit the guardrail and none of my air bags deployed.
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 26, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that t... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: May 9, 2024
UNKNOWN.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: May 9, 2024
UNKNOWN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: May 9, 2024
UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while driving at 35 MPH and started to decelerate unintendedly. The check engine and the throttle system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while driving at 35 MPH and started to decelerate unintendedly. The check engine and the throttle system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t... Read more
ENGINE Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while driving at 35 MPH and started to decelerate unintendedly. The check engine and the throttle system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2024
Since the first day that I got the vehicle to the dealership I just driven it over the night and the engine light came on (check engine light) the sales agent told me that probably it would be the battery so nothing to be worried and also told me that they will take care about it so I drop off the c... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 24, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
Vehicle randomly locks up while going down the highway as if I’ve hit something or the emergency parked has turned on. No codes present and when taken to the dealer they are not able to replicate the issue. This vehicle has only 41,000 miles! After searching forums and groups on social media, I ha... Read more
ENGINE Dec 7, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
Upon engine start up at the home of my S/O, [XX], the warning "Service Automatic Throttle Control" appeared on the dashboard. Placing the vehicle into gear first in reverse, then in drive resulted in sudden acceleration and erratic lurching. I had no brakes whatsoever. At one point my S/O nearly hit... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 7, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
Upon engine start up at the home of my S/O, [XX], the warning "Service Automatic Throttle Control" appeared on the dashboard. Placing the vehicle into gear first in reverse, then in drive resulted in sudden acceleration and erratic lurching. I had no brakes whatsoever. At one point my S/O nearly hit... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 7, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
Upon engine start up at the home of my S/O, [XX], the warning "Service Automatic Throttle Control" appeared on the dashboard. Placing the vehicle into gear first in reverse, then in drive resulted in sudden acceleration and erratic lurching. I had no brakes whatsoever. At one point my S/O nearly hit... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Nov 17, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2024
Fog lights go off and on by themselves at times. Forward collision warning continues to trigger and have to be reset. Automatic braking has engaged several times without reason.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 17, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2024
Fog lights go off and on by themselves at times. Forward collision warning continues to trigger and have to be reset. Automatic braking has engaged several times without reason.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 17, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2024
Fog lights go off and on by themselves at times. Forward collision warning continues to trigger and have to be reset. Automatic braking has engaged several times without reason.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The electrical system in my 2025 Jeep Compass repeatedly displays multiple warning messages, including issues with the engine, AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), and “Start/Stop Disabled.” Recently, the airbag warning light has begun turning on and off daily, advising to “get service.” When... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The electrical system in my 2025 Jeep Compass repeatedly displays multiple warning messages, including issues with the engine, AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), and “Start/Stop Disabled.” Recently, the airbag warning light has begun turning on and off daily, advising to “get service.” When... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The electrical system in my 2025 Jeep Compass repeatedly displays multiple warning messages, including issues with the engine, AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), and “Start/Stop Disabled.” Recently, the airbag warning light has begun turning on and off daily, advising to “get service.” When... Read more
SEAT BELTS Nov 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
When I go to buckle or unbuckle my seat belt it takes a lot of effort and time! I have to use my middle finger just to reach down to the button! This is very annoying and also would be unsafe in a vehicle accident if you needed to exit in a hurry!
STEERING Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and started jerking, with the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking abnormally during the failure. The vehicle was restarted. The ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and started jerking, with the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking abnormally during the failure. The vehicle was restarted. The ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 13, 2025
Incident date: Jun 5, 2025
The forward crash detection detects objects on the side of the road that do not present a hazard. The vehicle then automatically, abruptly brakes causing temporary loss of control in the vehicle. In one instance the system detected the barriers in a construction zone causing me to almost lose contro... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 13, 2025
Incident date: Jun 5, 2025
The forward crash detection detects objects on the side of the road that do not present a hazard. The vehicle then automatically, abruptly brakes causing temporary loss of control in the vehicle. In one instance the system detected the barriers in a construction zone causing me to almost lose contro... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 13, 2025
Incident date: Jun 5, 2025
The forward crash detection detects objects on the side of the road that do not present a hazard. The vehicle then automatically, abruptly brakes causing temporary loss of control in the vehicle. In one instance the system detected the barriers in a construction zone causing me to almost lose contro... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
Active lane management jerked me off the road disabled my forward and rear crash detection sensor and my automatic high beams were disabled all simultaneously without warning or any sign scared me and my family since then my forward crash section is permanently on and will not go off I have no activ... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
Active lane management jerked me off the road disabled my forward and rear crash detection sensor and my automatic high beams were disabled all simultaneously without warning or any sign scared me and my family since then my forward crash section is permanently on and will not go off I have no activ... Read more
Crash
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
Active lane management jerked me off the road disabled my forward and rear crash detection sensor and my automatic high beams were disabled all simultaneously without warning or any sign scared me and my family since then my forward crash section is permanently on and will not go off I have no activ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2024
the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I’m not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I’m not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a c... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2024
the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I’m not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I’m not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a c... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2024
the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I’m not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I’m not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a c... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Sep 18, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
check engine light came on after starting to back out of my driveway,Dashboard lights flashing. car just turned off, turned car back on emergency brake turned on by itself, all exterior lights were flashing. car turned off, I called roadside assistance and they towed to nearest dealership, that was... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 18, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
check engine light came on after starting to back out of my driveway,Dashboard lights flashing. car just turned off, turned car back on emergency brake turned on by itself, all exterior lights were flashing. car turned off, I called roadside assistance and they towed to nearest dealership, that was... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 18, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
check engine light came on after starting to back out of my driveway,Dashboard lights flashing. car just turned off, turned car back on emergency brake turned on by itself, all exterior lights were flashing. car turned off, I called roadside assistance and they towed to nearest dealership, that was... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the left or right turn signal independently activated. The message "Active Lane Management System Unavailable" was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not di... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Aug 31, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
Service four-wheel-drive light keeps on coming off and on on the dash and drive mode unavailable keeps on flashing on the dash no idea why have taken it to the dealership. They cannot figure it out. I’ve asked them to submit a ticket to corporate. They still can’t figure it out. The codes are st... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 31, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
Service four-wheel-drive light keeps on coming off and on on the dash and drive mode unavailable keeps on flashing on the dash no idea why have taken it to the dealership. They cannot figure it out. I’ve asked them to submit a ticket to corporate. They still can’t figure it out. The codes are st... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2024 JEEP COMPASS

2024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk 20.4%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

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.

PE22013 Opened: Dec 2, 2022 — Closed: Dec 10, 2023
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2020
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 ... Read more
AQ17004 Opened: Aug 18, 2017 — Closed: Nov 23, 2020
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).

53 Total Recalls
5,936 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
241 Reported Crashes
73 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

JEEP COMPASS — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 30 View
2024 (current) 0 82
2023 2 74 View
2022 4 369 View
2021 0 127 View
2020 1 240 View
2019 2 552 View
2018 6 1,596 View
2017 4 383 View
2016 1 438 View
2015 1 172 View
2014 4 516 View
2013 3 121 View
2012 8 261 View
2011 7 283 View
2010 6 108 View
2009 1 60 View
2008 0 135 View
2007 3 389 View

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