2025 JEEP COMPASS
0 recalls, 54 complaints - 4/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
SUSPENSION
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 6, 2026
The problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. I had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. Now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to excessive tire wear on the inner portion of the tire. The car has only been drivin... Read more
STEERING
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 6, 2026
The problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. I had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. Now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to excessive tire wear on the inner portion of the tire. The car has only been drivin... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 6, 2026
The problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. I had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. Now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to excessive tire wear on the inner portion of the tire. The car has only been drivin... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Aug 29, 2026
The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking space, the engine revved and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shifted the transmission to reverse(R). During the failure,... Read more
Crash
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 10, 2026
Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. Dealer has conti... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 10, 2026
Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. Dealer has conti... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 10, 2026
Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. Dealer has conti... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. When driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ra... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. When driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ra... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. When driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ra... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Aug 11, 2026
The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. While the contact’s husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a burning odor and an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, and the contact and her husband observed whitish gray smoke th... Read more
Fire
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 25, 2026
The infotainment system is experiencing the "ghost touch" problem already identified by Mazda and there has already been a class action lawsuit won regarding this problem. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit or I would have participated to have my system repaired. My infotainment system... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 25, 2026
The infotainment system is experiencing the "ghost touch" problem already identified by Mazda and there has already been a class action lawsuit won regarding this problem. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit or I would have participated to have my system repaired. My infotainment system... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 25, 2026
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 local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding a fuel injector failure and emissions system malfunction in my 2019 Honda Pilot. At the time of the failure, the vehicle had approximately 94,693 miles and had been routinely maintained. On [XXX], while traveling from Ohio to Pennsylvania with my family, the... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 23, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
245/50R-20 pirelli scorpion weather active xl. Unknown cause. 5/22/2026 found bulge in passenger side front tire outer sidewall. Tire can be kept for inspection
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 23, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
245/50R-20 pirelli scorpion weather active xl. Unknown cause. 5/22/2026 found bulge in passenger side front tire outer sidewall. Tire can be kept for inspection
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 23, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
hello my name is [XXX] and I bought this 2014 Ford focus from a private dealer without being told what was wrong with the car for 4100 dollars and since I have had it it's been giving me problems it has a salvaged title.also it sounds like the inside of the hood is gurgling water ,sometimes it won'... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 4, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
A collision occurred when the vehicle failed to detect a stationary stop‑sign pole directly in front of it. The forward collision‑avoidance system did not provide any braking assistance or intervention before impact. The vehicle is equipped with the full safety and driver‑assistance package, i... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
The contact's husband owns a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop on several occasions. The ABS and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure could not b... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
May 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
The contact's husband owns a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop on several occasions. The ABS and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure could not b... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
The contact's husband owns a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop on several occasions. The ABS and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure could not b... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
In the afternoon hours of [XXX]; my wife, 2 children and I were traveling away from Pageland, SC on [XXX] . My wife was driving the vehicle and hit a pothole on right side of our lane. This caused both driver and passenger side curtain airbags to deploy. Upon exiting the vehicle no visible damage... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
In the afternoon hours of [XXX]; my wife, 2 children and I were traveling away from Pageland, SC on [XXX] . My wife was driving the vehicle and hit a pothole on right side of our lane. This caused both driver and passenger side curtain airbags to deploy. Upon exiting the vehicle no visible damage... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The failure persisted even after the vehicle had received several oil changes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or r... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
My 2022 ford Maverick is constantly sometimes several times a day and sometimes several times a week , but since 6 weeks after purchase I have been getting powertrain fault , engine fault and hybrid battery fault alerts from my ford pass my check engine light comes on my s service wrench light come... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
My 2022 ford Maverick is constantly sometimes several times a day and sometimes several times a week , but since 6 weeks after purchase I have been getting powertrain fault , engine fault and hybrid battery fault alerts from my ford pass my check engine light comes on my s service wrench light come... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
My 2022 ford Maverick is constantly sometimes several times a day and sometimes several times a week , but since 6 weeks after purchase I have been getting powertrain fault , engine fault and hybrid battery fault alerts from my ford pass my check engine light comes on my s service wrench light come... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
The 2021 Jeep grand cherokee I owned had problem when I started the vehicle It would not start and had to do it again and again to restart which damaged the starter and batteries I suffered a big monetary loss when I traded this car as Chrysler and Stellantis refused to acknowledge the recall of the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
I have owned the car for less than 2 years and it has had 2 ICCU units put in it under warranty. I'm worried about the viability of the car after the warranty runs out. I would hope that given the problems with this component that Hyundai will help customers with this known problem.
AIR BAGS
Jan 11, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
Passenger airbag intermittently works correctly. Sometimes the airbag comes on with an 85lb and 110lb children, but not always. According to the manual, the children are well above the 65lb minimum weight. At another time, sensor did not come on with a 160lb adult. Weight sensor does not appear to ... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Recently, while reversing out of a parking spot and placing the vehicle into drive, there was sudden acc... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Recently, while reversing out of a parking spot and placing the vehicle into drive, there was sudden acc... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
Ford has issued multiple TSBs regarding THE DEFECTIVE 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission, particularly in F-150s (2017+). The issue is around the CDF drum in Ford F-150s (and other vehicles with the 10R80 transmission) is a known issue where an internal bushing can slide, causing significant flui... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, equipped with the 10-speed "Allison" transmission, rough shifting,
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Dec 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
My vehicle experienced a sudden and complete brake assist failure, including the emergency brake. I was unable to stop the vehicle, which directly resulted in a collision. Prior to the crash, the car showed no warning lights. After the accident, I had the vehicle inspected at the Hyundai dealership.... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
My vehicle experienced a sudden and complete brake assist failure, including the emergency brake. I was unable to stop the vehicle, which directly resulted in a collision. Prior to the crash, the car showed no warning lights. After the accident, I had the vehicle inspected at the Hyundai dealership.... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
About a month ago while driving at low speed (about 25mph), the car started to shake and the following error was displayed - Engine Control Error - Park Vehicle in a Safe Place. I pulled over, shut the car down, waited 30 seconds and restarted it. The same incident happened a week later. Because aga... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
My engine started ticking at 113k, had fuel injectors replaced, came back in shortly after, they said engine failed, replaced with used engine… that one starting making noises, they apparently didn’t replace those fuel injectors either, so replaced those. Now catalytic converter is failing at 14... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
My vehicle is losing power while traveling on the road. All of the system lights are flashing and the gas mileage is ridiculous. It sputters uncontrollably and just stalls out and drops speed really quick. I’m really concerned for my well being. I’ve spent so much money trying to fix these issue... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2024
On Tuesday, September 23, I was applying the brakes as I was approaching a stop sign. When I had slowed to about fifteen miles an hour the car suddenly accelerated and the brakes were not enough to stop it so I shifted into neutral and stopped. The engine continued to race in neutral. I shifted i... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2024
While driving, the vehicle often brakes and accelerates without my control. I've reported this issue before. My brakes are fine, according to the vehicle status.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
On September 18, 2025, while driving at ~65–70 mph on the Saw Mill Parkway in Mount Kisco, NY, a Michelin Latitude Tour HP tire (235/55R19) suffered a sudden circumferential tread/belt separation. The tread detached completely from the casing while the sidewall remained intact. A small screw was ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
On September 18, 2025, while driving at ~65–70 mph on the Saw Mill Parkway in Mount Kisco, NY, a Michelin Latitude Tour HP tire (235/55R19) suffered a sudden circumferential tread/belt separation. The tread detached completely from the casing while the sidewall remained intact. A small screw was ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Sep 23, 2025
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
While driving on U.S Highway 521 in South Carolina, the vehicle experienced SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED BRAKING AND VIOLENT SHAKING even though there were no cars or obstacles directly in front of me. The sensation was so strong it felt as if the car had been rear-ended, but there was no impact. The issue ha... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 23, 2025
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
While driving on U.S Highway 521 in South Carolina, the vehicle experienced SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED BRAKING AND VIOLENT SHAKING even though there were no cars or obstacles directly in front of me. The sensation was so strong it felt as if the car had been rear-ended, but there was no impact. The issue ha... Read more
STEERING
Sep 23, 2025
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving and making a right turn on several occasions, the steering wheel was sticking and failed to automatically return to center after the turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the deal... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
While driving at night in a poorly lit area, I could barely see. I turned on the high beam but it blinded on coming traffic. I checked into this and found out Nissan was sued for this and had a short (approximately 3 months) period when you could get it fixed for free from the dealership. No recall ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
The sunroof exploded spontaneously while driving to a destination. When the incident happened, I was stopped at a red light. I panicked as it sounded like gunshots hitting my car. I pulled over to the nearest safest destination to inspect the car. This put the safety of myself at risk and others at ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 16, 2025
Incident date: Apr 23, 2025
Engine overheating due to coolant loss into cylinder through internal leak. Engine and vehicle are available for inspection. Engine overheating due to coolant loss into cylinders can be a risk for vehicle fire. Overheating affected my engine longevity and function and caused my vehicle to stop in a... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 JEEP COMPASS
2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| 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
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
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
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
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, 2026).
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Total Recalls
6,157
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
282
Reported Crashes
100
Reported Fires
4
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 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 0 | 54 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 113 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 76 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 392 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 137 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 255 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 583 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 1,636 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 385 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 462 | 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 |