Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Compass, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine30
- Unknown or other29
- Electrical system22
- Air bags16
- Vehicle speed control15
- Seats12
- Power train10
- Fuel/propulsion system8
- Electronic stability control (esc)6
- Service brakes6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 17 2015 Compass vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 10 people died inside them, and 6 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2015 Jeep Compass failed the safety check 3.05% of the time — 47% more often than the average 2015 passenger car (2.08%). Median odometer at inspection: 88,548 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2015
597 new Jeep Compass cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2015; the largest markets were Germany (378), Poland (79), the Netherlands (56).
- Average mass
- 1,578 kg
- Average power
- 118 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 86% · Diesel 14%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
30 first registered in 2015 are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €39,649.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde21
- Band onvoldoende profiel19
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling14
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft6
- Stuurkogel te veel speling5
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)5
- Koplamp met afwijkend lichtbeeld onjuist afgesteld4
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
4 cars built in 2015 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025.
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
154 2015 cars are on the New Zealand register; 10% arrived as used imports, 88% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2015 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | — | 16.4 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 9.2–10.0 L/100 km (about 24–26 mpg US), CO₂ 212–230 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.6 | 10.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2015 Jeep Compass.
| 2017585 28 Nov 2017 | Label Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 205 - Glazing Materials. The rear lift gate glass panel i… |
| 2015614 22 Dec 2015 | Steering On certain vehicles, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been incorrectly positioned during assembly. This could result in a detachment of the low… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2015 Jeep Compass: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 10242717 | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
| 10239957 | Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant |
| 10236933 | wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| 10234420 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10232007 | MIL Illumination, P219A, P050B And Cold Start Improvements |
| 10231753 | Emissions recal U67 Catalytic Converter Efficiency |
| 10230438 | Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency |
| 10230183 | No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration |
| 10230180 | Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle. |
| 10229998 | KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote start function and turn the vehicle off. |
| 10229987 | Hands Free Feature Inoperative |
| 10229977 | Key Code Missing |
| 10229919 | Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan noise is heard during the first brake apply when in reverse, while the vehicle is cold or has been parked for several hours.An audio sound file of the moan noise can be found in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes> 05 - Brakes, Base> Diagnosis and Testing.If the low frequency moan noise can be verified, the addition of the anti-vibration bracket may correct the condition. |
| 10229572 | Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components. |
| 10229212 | Transmission Fluid Overfill After Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and adjusting the transmission fluid to the correct level. A small number of customers may experience slight reduction in transmission performance after a recent repair. This may be due to an overfill condition after incorrect fill procedures being followed at the time of the repair. |
| 10228142 | Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter |
| 10228133 | 2.0L Or 2.4L Long Block Replacement |
| 10228102 | 2.0L Or 2.4L Long Block Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to incorrect machining operation on the cylinder head. The customer may describe the engine is consuming oil. |
| 10228098 | 3.2L - 3.6L Cylinder Head Assy Multiple cylinder head replacement. If cylinder head is replaced on a vehicle more than 1 time for any reason, please call any of the following people.~ First: Ron Dallison ? Cell (248) 292-9510 Ron.dallison@fcagroup.com ~ Second: Joe Lovell - Cell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com~ If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.~ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Electrical overstress
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation