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Jeep Compass

Model years 2007–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2018. Fewest complaints: 2009, 2010, 2023.

3,722owner complaints
27recall campaigns
3,106service bulletins
20model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2018. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’07’10’13’16’18’19’22’25946’07’10’13’16’18’19’22’25946

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%1.5%2.9%’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’21’23’25’260.0%0.0%1.5%2.9%’07’10’13’16’19’22’25’260.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Compass5100 · 0
2025 Compass290375 · 1
2024 Compass530966 · 1
2023 Compass4921962 · 0
2022 Compass225425811 · 0
2021 Compass8102565 · 2
2020 Compass14313593 · 2
2019 Compass330233113 · 2
2018 CompassMost complaints946630428 · 5
2017 Compass229423010 · 3
2016 Compass29311409 · 2
2015 Compass11311714 · 2
2014 Compass307214820 · 7
2013 Compass8011297 · 5
2012 Compass18441423 · 5
2011 Compass18831097 · 2
2010 Compass712575 · 3
2009 Compass441462 · 0
2008 Compass930463 · 0
2007 Compass2593519 · 6

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine1,249
  • Electrical system1,081
  • Unknown or other668
  • Power train529
  • Air bags273
  • Fuel/propulsion system269
  • Suspension236
  • Vehicle speed control217

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 503 Compass vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 244 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023110
202215102
202138178
202052243
2019603314
2018844015
201748125
201642189
201517106
201457369
2013510
201223105
20111352
20101053
2009610
20081161
200721154

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 0 of 12 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 JEEP COMPASS SUV ICE AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4 %
20262026 JEEP COMPASS SUV N/A AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4 %
20252025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4 %
20242024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4 %
20232023 Jeep Compass SUV AWD——★★★★★★★★☆☆20.6 %
20222022 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4 %
20212021 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.6 %
20202020 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.6 %
20192019 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.6 %
20182018 Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.6 %
20172017 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20162016 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD—★★★☆☆—★★★★☆18.5 %
20152015 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD—★★★☆☆—★★★★☆18.5 %
20142014 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20132013 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆★★★★☆18.5 %
20122012 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD———★★★★☆18.5 %
20112011 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD———★★★★☆16.4 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 16 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.0–9.5 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2022Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A610.67.69.3218
2021Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A610.67.69.3218
2020Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M610.47.39.0211
2019Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M610.47.39.0211
2018Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M610.47.39.0211
2017Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.37.99.3216
2016Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.37.89.2214
2015Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.27.89.2212
2014Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.27.89.1209
2013Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.27.99.2212
2012Compass · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.48.19.4216
2011Compass · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.48.19.4216
2010Compass · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.28.29.3214
2009Compass · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M510.28.59.4216
2008Compass · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M510.28.59.4216
2007Compass · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M510.38.69.5219

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

2,502 Compass cars are on the New Zealand register; 4% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
202412120
20232272270
202273721
20214754721
20201851811
20192762687
20185255157
2017202
201652493
201515413615
201421619616
201315814314
2012987126
2011532
2009550
200815122
200723212
2006101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

9,864 Compass cars are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports, and 489 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20269890%€48,906
202533026%€50,095
202443238%€48,389
20231,03342%€49,397
20222,12982%€52,279
20211,30953%€46,021
202059946%€42,410
201998719%€37,290
201893538%€41,540
201727631%€42,085
20153040%€39,649
20148730%€36,470
20139916%€31,650
201225612%€32,568
20111648%€32,649
20094418%€28,493
20086018%€35,996
200710511%€36,799

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

129 Compass cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2021954,000 km
2020753,000 km
201431132,000 km
201312155,000 km
201239182,000 km
201131187,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 237 Compass cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 44 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20254806
202454013
202354012
20224527
20213616

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

14,812 Compass cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20254283
202495812
20231,71263
20221,21429
20211,59218
20201,5917
20193,00728
20182,22538
2017132
20154—
201436926
201346242
2012612108
2011506113
201013
2009457
20084326
20073027

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

9,549 Compass cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 78% passed first time, against 81% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
20201,62787%88%22,700 mi
20193,12483%86%29,900 mi
20182,36580%84%37,100 mi
201442872%72%68,100 mi
201355666%68%74,500 mi
201275662%66%78,100 mi
201169356%63%87,600 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaCompassAll cars, same ages
Tyres6.4%5.5%
Suspension6.4%3.8%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.0%6.1%
Visibility5.7%3.8%
Brakes3.4%3.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.5%1.4%
Steering0.9%0.8%
Body, chassis, structure0.8%1.2%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

279,478 new Jeep Compass cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Italy (21,322), Germany (9,892), Spain (3,635).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202244,787Italy, Germany, Spain1,77190 (WLTP)108
202152,577Italy, Germany, Spain1,683116 (WLTP)104
202047,081Italy, Germany, Spain1,645158 (WLTP)102
201963,132Italy, Spain, Germany1,614177 (WLTP)100
201834,866Spain, Germany, France1,594183 (WLTP)104
201715,017Italy, Germany, France1,599140 (NEDC)106
2016446Germany, Poland, Belgium1,564—121
2015597Germany, Poland, Netherlands1,578—118
20144,386Italy, Germany, United Kingdom1,634—112
20136,113Italy, Germany, United Kingdom1,645—112
20126,170Germany, United Kingdom, France1,634—109
20113,576United Kingdom, Germany, France1,658—113
2010730Spain, France, Belgium1,709——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

44,299 Jeep Compass cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 6.2 l/100 km on the road, against 5.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 18% more. Plug-in hybrids use 6.4 l/100 km against 2.0 l/100 km on paper, with 72% of their distance covered with the engine off.

FuelVehiclesOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol5,6228.36.9+21%39,000 km
Petrol hybrid7,2306.75.8+16%19,000 km
Diesel14,3576.25.3+18%39,000 km
Plug-in hybrid15,5736.42.0+224%33,000 km
Petrol hybrid van1696.85.8+17%20,000 km
Diesel van1,1516.55.3+22%41,000 km
Plug-in hybrid van1976.22.0+214%32,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the diesel Jeep Compass uses 6.2 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 930 litres: €2,091 at this week's average price in Italy, its largest market in Europe.

CountryDieselPetrol hybridPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Italy€2,091€2,035€2,513€2.02€2.24
Germany€2,111€2,200€2,716€2.18€2.27
Spain€1,760€1,797€2,219€1.78€1.89
France€2,185€2,250€2,778€2.23€2.35
United Kingdom£1,857£1,762£2,176£1.75£1.99
United States$1,544$1,142$1,411$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Compass in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/02352/26 · Fire28 Aug 2026 · Jeep Compass

The front main wiring harness may come into contact with a metal earthing stud because, following a design harmonisation change, PHEV/BEV vehicles were not fitted with the protective cap used on the MHEV version. Over time, vehicle vibrations could damage the …

A12/03351/24 · Injuries29 Nov 2024 · Renegade PHEV and MHEV, Compass PHEV and MHEV

An impact on the brake pedals can cause the pedal arm and the brake pedal lever to disengage. Moreover, the unlocking lever has a low stiffness due to variations in clamping force and friction. Both these reasons can lead the brake pedals to collapse during br…

A12/03224/24 · Injuries22 Nov 2024 · Compass PHEV, Renegade PHEV

The electrical cable connection to the vehicle's Integrated Dual Charge Module (IDCM) may not be tightened to the correct torque. This can result in the 12-volt battery not being charged, which can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, thereby increasin…

A12/01401/23 · Fire23 Jun 2023 · Compass 1.5l MHEV, Renegade 1.5l MHEV

A production error in the electric battery can harm its function due to penetration of water. This can cause the battery to overheat, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehi…

A12/01452/22 · Injuries21 Oct 2022 · Compass, Renegade

The side airbag inflatable curtain on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle may not be connected and do not function as intended. This can increase the risk of injury when triggered in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regul…

A12/01227/21 · Injuries27 Aug 2021 · Compass

The hydraulic control unit (HCU) of the integrated braking system (IBS) presents a defect. This can result in the reduction of braking assistance and loss of ABS functionality leading to an increased risk of accident and therefore risk of injuries to the occup…

A12/00977/20 · Injuries10 Jul 2020 · Compass

The head joint of the windscreen wipers can be improperly formed.This could impair the functioning of the wipers, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0860/19 · Injuries14 Jun 2019 · Compass

A defective rear seat-back locking mechanism could lead to the seat back folding forward unexpectedly in the event of rapid deceleration. As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

A12/0175/19 · Injuries1 Feb 2019 · Cherokee, Compass

Incorrect coating of the brake pistons can result in the formation of gas in the hydraulic system. This may adversely affect the functioning of the brakes on the rear-axle wheels.

A12/1505/18 · Injuries12 Oct 2018 · Compass

A faulty rear seat-back locking mechanism could lead to the seat back folding forward unexpectedly in the event of rapid deceleration. As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

A12/1465/18 · Injuries5 Oct 2018 · Compass

Due to inadequate welding, the front transverse control arm may break. This could consequently lead to a loss of driving stability.

A12/1466/18 · Injuries5 Oct 2018 · Compass

The electrical connections for the daytime running lamps are inadequate and the lights may be disabled by the driver. As a consequence, the visibility of the vehicle and its identification by other drivers may be reduced.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

27 campaigns cover the Compass; the latest 12 are below.

26V531000 · Back over prevention13 Aug 2026 · 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

24V436000 · Back over prevention13 Jun 2024 · 2022, 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V576000 · Electrical system14 Aug 2023 · 2022, 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

23V058000 · Electrical system9 Feb 2023 · 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

22V248000 · Seats14 Apr 2022 · 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

20V208000 · Visibility9 Apr 2020 · 2019, 2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

18V524000 · Electrical system9 Aug 2018 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

18V523000 · Service brakes, hydraulic9 Aug 2018 · 2018, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

18V279000 · Suspension1 May 2018 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.

17V824000 · Equipment21 Dec 2017 · 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V740000 · Electrical system21 Nov 2017 · 2017, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

17V732000 · Air bags21 Nov 2017 · 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.

NHTSA recalls