2026 JEEP COMPASS
0 recalls, 4 complaints - 4/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 9, 2026
Incident date: 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.
SEATS
May 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
There is a safety recall on my vehicle with no remedy. It has been 7 months since the recall notification. The dealer provided us with a rental, however it is a different model (Sienna vs 4 Runner).
SEAT BELTS
May 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
Difficulty in pulling the seats belt on the second row seats when the car is turned off. Child has no wiggle room once it’s fastened and cannot undo seat belt as there’s no room to reach to unbuckle belt. I have to force the seat belt out of booster seat so belt can retract completely. The third... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
The electronic parking brake on my 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander intermittently fails to auto-release when shifting from Park to Reverse or Drive. Curiously, the system does respond to the gear shifter when returning to Park, as the brake will then engage or release as expected once cycled. This indi... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 JEEP COMPASS
2026 JEEP COMPASS SUV N/A 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, 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 (current) | 0 | 4 | |
| 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 | 4 | 385 | View |
| 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 |