Jeep Compass
Registered from 2006 to 2027.
About this model
The Jeep Compass is a compact crossover SUV, introduced in 2006 for the 2007 model year. The first generation Compass and Patriot, its rebadged variant, were among Jeep's first crossover SUVs.
From the Wikipedia article Jeep Compass, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it stands out against its peers
- Engine: more complaints than 91% of 2018 cars — 50% of its 934 complaints, where an ordinary 2018 car has 22%.
- Electrical system: more complaints than 97% of 2018 cars — 40% of its 934 complaints, where an ordinary 2018 car has 18%.
- Exterior lighting: more complaints than 90% of 2018 cars — 7% of its 934 complaints, where an ordinary 2018 car has 3%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- ENGINE — 184 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 72 owners reported this, 1 involving a fire
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 59 owners reported this, 1 involving a fire
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 32 owners reported this
- POWER TRAIN — 27 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 25 owners reported this
- POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — 24 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 19 owners reported this
- SERVICE BRAKES — 15 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — 13 owners reported this
- SUSPENSION — 12 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 11 owners reported this
- AIR BAGS — 10 owners reported this, 5 involving a crash
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — 10 owners reported this
Crash test
| Overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard |
Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 200 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 9.0 L/100km (EPA) · 10.2 L/100km city · 7.6 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2025 | 200 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (EPA) · 9.8 L/100km city · 7.4 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2024 | 200 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (EPA) · 9.8 L/100km city · 7.4 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2023 | 200 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (EPA) · 9.8 L/100km city · 7.4 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2022 | 184 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 7.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2021 | 184 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 7.8 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2020 | 180 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 7.6 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2019 | 180 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 7.6 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2018 | 180 hp · 1509 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 7.6 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2017 | 180 hp · 1479 kg · 2630 mm wheelbase · 9.4 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 8.4 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2016 | 165 hp · 1479 kg · 2630 mm wheelbase · 9.8 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2015 | 165 hp · 1479 kg · 2630 mm wheelbase · 9.8 L/100km (EPA) · 10.7 L/100km city · 8.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
37% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.
12V142000
IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
13V120000
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.
13V233000
In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
13V552000
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
15V878000
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
16V668000
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
16V907000
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
17V301000
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.
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 this recall is T26.
13 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.
Regulator investigations
Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.
False overheat leading to loss of motive power
Preliminary evaluation, opened December 2022, closed December 2023.
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
Recall query, opened July 2022, closed June 2025.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering analysis, opened September 2021, still open.
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2019, closed February 2026.
Electrical overstress
Engineering analysis, opened April 2019, closed September 2024.
Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue
Audit query, opened August 2017, closed November 2020.
What the maker told its dealers
Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.
Jeep filed 9 bulletins about the 2027 Compass.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5
- Engine: 2
- Electrical system: 1
- Structure: 1
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Alignment Gap And Flush Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Misalignment of play and profile in the frontal region (hood, fender and… · August 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Whistle Noise From Engine Area Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Whistle noise from engine compartment. · July 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Difficulty Fueling Fuel Tank Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Difficulty fueling the vehicle. This bulletin involves inspecting the… · July 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Difficulty Fueling Fuel Tank Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Difficulty fueling the vehicle. This bulletin involves inspecting the… · July 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Oil Leak Through The Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal (Flywheel Side) Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Oil Pressure warning light… · July 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more… · July 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more… · July 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Difficulty Fueling Fuel Tank Customers may experience the following: ● Difficulty fueling the vehicle. This bulletin involves inspecting the fuel tank… · June 2026
1 more.
Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.