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Jeep Compass

24 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V523000·2018-08-09

    Chrysler Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2018-2019 Dodge and Jeep vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, JEEP GRAND CARAVAN, CHEROKEE, JOURNEY, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V279000·2018-05-01

    2018 Jeep Compass Recalled for Front Suspension Welding Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially causing separation and loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V732000·2017-11-21

    Jeep Recalls 2018 Compass Models Due to Loose Air Bag Mounting Nuts

    Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because loose passenger air bag inflator nuts could become projectiles in a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V670000·2017-10-24

    2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass Recall for Oil Pump Housing Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles with 2.4L engines due to a cracked oil pump housing that can cause engine stalling and increase crash risk.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP CHEROKEE, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V301000·2017-05-09

    2017 Jeep Compass Recall: Left Front Halfshaft May Disengage or Break

    Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles because the left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, potentially causing loss of drive or vehicle roll.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V668000·2016-09-15

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Potential Airbag and Seat Belt Failure

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because a module may short circuit, preventing airbags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, DODGE, CHRYSLER COMPASS, CALIBER, PATRIOT, SEBRING
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V878000·2015-12-23

    2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot Recalled for Power Steering Hose Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a power steering hose clamp may be installed incorrectly, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP PATRIOT, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V552000·2013-11-06

    Chrysler Recalls 2013-2014 Vehicles for Engine Oil Pressure Loss

    Chrysler is recalling 2013 Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 200, and 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles due to abrasive debris in engine bearings that may cause oil pressure loss and engine failure.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, DODGE, CHRYSLER COMPASS, AVENGER, 200, PATRIOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V233000·2013-06-04

    Chrysler Recalls Jeep Compass and Patriot for Airbag Software Error

    Chrysler is recalling 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a software error may prevent side airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS, PATRIOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V120000·2013-04-03

    Chrysler Recalls 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot for Fuel Tank Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a defective fuel tank transfer tube may cause the engine to stall while driving.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS, PATRIOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V142000·2012-04-03

    Chrysler Recalls 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot for Fuel Tank Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a damaged roll-over valve in the fuel tank could cause fuel leakage and increase fire risk during an impact.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS, PATRIOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V315000·2011-06-08

    Chrysler Group Recalls 2011 Vehicles for Steering Column Rivet Defect

    Chrysler Group is recalling 11,096 model year 2011 vehicles because a missing or incorrect steering column rivet could compromise safety in a frontal crash.

    Product
    CHRYSLER — CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, PATRIOT, NITRO, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V531000·2026-08-13

    Chrysler Recalls 2026-2027 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Display Failure

    Chrysler is recalling 2026-2027 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles because the rearview camera image may fail to display when reversing, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, JEEP, DODGE PROMASTER, 2500, 1500, WRANGLER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V436000·2024-06-13

    Radio software may disable rearview camera in multiple Chrysler vehicle models

    Certain 2021-2023 Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge vehicles have defective radio software that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying, reducing driver visibility when backing up.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, CHRYSLER, RAM GRAND CHEROKEE, VOYAGER, GRAND WAGONEER, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V576000·2023-08-14

    2023 Jeep Compass Instrument Display Brightness Cannot Be Adjusted

    Certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles have a software error that prevents the instrument panel brightness from being adjusted. Drivers may not clearly see critical safety information like speed and warning lights.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V058000·2023-02-09

    2022 Jeep Compass instrument panel display insufficient illumination during daytime

    The 2022 Jeep Compass instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not be visible during daytime driving. This could prevent drivers from seeing safety-critical information like the fuel gauge and warning lights.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V248000·2022-04-14

    2022 Jeep Compass recalled for improperly welded seat head restraints

    Chrysler is recalling 114 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles because the front seat head restraints were not properly welded, creating an increased risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will replace both head restraints at no cost.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V208000·2020-04-09

    Chrysler Recalls 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and Jeep Compass for Wiper Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and Jeep Compass vehicles because windshield wiper arms may loosen, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, JEEP 1500, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V524000·2018-08-09

    Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram Vehicles Recalled for Powertrain Control Module Defect

    FCA US LLC is recalling specific 2017-2019 Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Fiat vehicles because a faulty voltage regulator chip may cause the vehicle to stall or fail to start.

    Product
    CHRYSLER — CHRYSLER, RAM, JEEP PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID, 1500, RENEGADE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V824000·2017-12-21

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

    Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, posing injury risks.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, JEEP DURANGO, CHALLENGER, RAM 1500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V740000·2017-11-21

    Jeep Compass Recall: Instrument Cluster Backlighting Cannot Be Dimmed

    Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because the instrument cluster backlighting cannot be adjusted, which may reduce night visibility and increase crash risk.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V433000·2017-07-07

    2017 Jeep Compass Recall for Incorrect Jump Start Instructions

    Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles because the User's Guide contains reversed battery terminal polarity for jump starting, which may increase the risk of injury.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V907000·2016-12-16

    Chrysler Recalls 2016 Jeep and Dodge Vehicles for Engine Stalling Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 42,231 model year 2016 Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey vehicles because an intermittent sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, DODGE PATRIOT, COMPASS, JOURNEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 3 open

  • RQ25005 Recall Query · open · suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
  • PE25014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
  • PE24024 Preliminary Evaluation · open · steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
  • PE22013 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling
  • AQ17004 Audit Query · power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
  • PE14017 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:ignition

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2018 · powertrain 145 complaints, median 24,886 mi
  • 2007 · suspension 118 complaints, median 68,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2019 · electrical 117 complaints, median 34,989 mi
  • 2014 · airbags 85 complaints, median 42,656 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2007 · steering 64 complaints, median 51,526 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,285 manufacturer service bulletins across 21 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.2/5 · 24 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 4.1/5 · 52 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.9/5 · 45 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 3.3/5 · 220 complaints · most complained-of: electrical

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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