Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Compass, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system15
- Steering9
- Engine7
- Forward collision avoidance7
- Power train6
- Unknown or other6
- Exterior lighting4
- Lane departure4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Service brakes3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Jeep Compass failed the safety check 0.79% of the time — 15% more often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 9,633 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
14,865 Jeep Compass cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 6.7 l/100 km on the road against 5.8 in the WLTP test (+15%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 119 | 8.1 | 6.9 | +18% |
| Petrol hybrid | 4,796 | 6.7 | 5.8 | +15% |
| Diesel | 4,708 | 6.2 | 5.3 | +17% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 4,635 | 6.6 | 2.0 | +241% |
| Petrol hybrid van | 117 | 6.8 | 5.9 | +17% |
| Diesel van | 490 | 6.4 | 5.3 | +19% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Jeep Compass cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp), 1.5 hybrid (96 kW, 129 hp) and 1.3 hybrid (96 kW, 129 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 623 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 206 |
| 1.3 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 199 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,033 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €49,397.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde19
- Band onvoldoende profiel11
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht7
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Band beschadigd3
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,712 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 63 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
227 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | — | 20.6 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Jeep Compass.
| 2024338 13 Jun 2024 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2023457 14 Aug 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem in the body control module (BCM) could cause the backlight for the instrument cluster display not to work correc… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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 2023 Jeep Compass: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011922 | "Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Failure Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): C2270-77 - Power Transfer Unit PTU Electronic Disconnect Actuator EDA Sensor - Commanded Position Not Reachable. C2290-92 - EDA Motor Free Running - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. C2280-92 - Eda Current - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. C2240-92 - Etm Motor Free Running - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. C2120-13 - Motor 2 - Circuit Open. C2120-14 - Motor 2 - Circuit Short To |
| 11011915 | "Noise From Steering Wheel While Turning Customers may comment on the following: Noise when turning the steering wheel. This bulletin involves inspecting the steering wheel operation for a noise while turning and, if noisy, repositioning the steering wheel wire harness." |
| 11011893 | "Noise From Steering Wheel While Turning Customers may comment on the following: Noise when turning the steering wheel. This bulletin involves inspecting the steering wheel operation for a noise while turning and, if noisy, repositioning the steering wheel wire harness." |
| 11011153 | LABEL - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM |
| 11011152 | TUBE ASSY - FUEL |
| 11010791 | "Various Models - Engine Valley Cap (Flywheel Side) - Oil Leakage - Service Solution Customers may experience the following: Oil leaks from the engine compartment, engine/transmission coupling. When the claimed fault is confirmed, replace the engine valley cap, according to the Repair Procedure" |
| 11010781 | "UHN/UPN Radio Enhancement To Software Level T27.52 Customers may experience one or more of the following: Speed limit sign on Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is showing incorrect speed. Touch freeze/disassociated center stack display off. Car Play/Android Auto wireless disconnection at toll gates. This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to T27.52." |
| 11010780 | "Flash: Driver Assistant System Module (DASM) Updates The customer may comment on the following: **The forward collision warning (FCW) system seems overly sensitive, braking and warning the driver well before they believe it is needed.** **This bulletin involves reprogramming of the DASM to software R13**. " |
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11010506 | Turtle Icon Warning Lamp is Displayed on Cluster, No Electric Vehicle Operation or Reverse |
| 11010500 | "Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Unavailable Service Required message or a Service Active Lane Management Warning Light ON'" |
| 11010214 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 10 |
| 11010211 | Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 10 |
| 11008912 | "Multiple Systems Repair Bundle Campaign Customers may experience one or more of the following: Sunvisor lamp does not function. Air Conditioning is not cooling. No sound from the radio when in navigation mode. This bulletin involves performing multiple inspections based on the listed Customer Symptoms and possibly performing the associated Repair Procedure Operations." |
| 11008886 | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, Stop Start Inoperative, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Lamp Flashes |
| 11008754 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): **P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Flow Resistance Monitoring Too High Level 2 Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.** Oil change service light comes on at 15,000km (9,321 Miles). The actual maintenance interval for the Australian market is 20,000km (12,427 Miles). ""DEF Low Refill Soon"" message will appear in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Engine power o |
| 11008752 | "Rear Windshield Wipers Operate Continuously Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): U1046-00 - LIN 4 Bus. U0140-00 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. U121E-00 - Lost Communication With Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switch. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: Rear windshield wipers will continue to operate after the windshield wiper switch is turned to OFF. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) is flashing. The front w |
| 11008308 | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Reduced Range, Remote Start Inoperative, Multiple Keyless-Go Push Attempts to Start, Key Not Detected message, Tire Pressure Warning Lamp On |
| 11008220 | "Crank Gear Flange Dislocation Customers may experience one or more of the following: Vehicle does not start due to crank gear flanged dislocated. Abnormal noise from the engine compartment. Noise from the timing cover area. This bulletin involves inspecting the timing belt position and possibly replacing the timing belt **and tensioner assemblies**." |
| 11008199 | "Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Updates Customers may comment on the following: Forward Facing Camera Module (FFCM) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light On (No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)). This bulletin involves updating the IPC with the latest available software." |
| 11008145 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11007970 | Snap Noise From Manual Front Seat While Adjusting Or Moving Seat Track. |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11007087 | Warranty Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 8_ID |
| 11007076 | "WARRANTY OPERATIONS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8" |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)