Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Compass, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system12
- Forward collision avoidance10
- Lane departure4
- Exterior lighting3
- Air bags3
- Suspension3
- Engine3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Wheels2
- Service brakes2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 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 2025 Jeep Compass failed the safety check 0.13% of the time — 62% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 90 miles.
12,691first inspections
0.13%failed on safety
90 mimedian odometer
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2025 Jeep Compass cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (96 kW, 129 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 185 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 121 |
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
330 first registered in 2025 are on Dutch roads; 26% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €50,095.
0.0%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
97.6%logical odometer history
1.8%with a recall still open
Colours
Green 33%Black 28%Grey 21%Blue 10%White 6%Brown 2%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
428 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3 more were declared off the road (SORN).
428licensed, end of 2025
99%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 0 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2025 Jeep Compass.
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 2025 Jeep Compass: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011932 | "Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Radio Menu Inoperative Customers may comment on one or more of the following: Forward Collision Warning (FCW) radio menu option does not work. PEB radio menu option does not work. This bulletin involves replacing the radio and performing a PROXI configuration alignment." |
| 11011923 | "Seatback Not Torqued Properly Customers may experience the following: Loose seatback on the passenger front seat. This bulletin involves removing the passenger seat and tightening the fasteners that join the seatback to the seat" |
| 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." |
| 11011753 | "Seatback Not Torqued Properly Customers may experience the following: Loose seatback on passenger front seat. This bulletin involves removing the passenger seat and tightening the fasteners that join the seatback to the seat" |
| 11011153 | LABEL - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM |
| 11011152 | TUBE ASSY - FUEL |
| 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 |
| 11010503 | Unexpected Operation of the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Instead of Electric Operation |
| 11009542 | MODULE Steering Control Before replacing the steering column control module (SCCM) due to front or rear windshield wiper operation / blindspot inop / lane assistant inop/ DTC B178F-15 active, please follow these steps: 1.- Refer to TSB-08-219-24 MP - Rear Windshield Wipers Operate Continuously and TSB 08-136-24 REV. A - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module Update. 2.- Verify if failure is still present (review wipers, turn signal, blindspot and lane assistant status) and if DTCs still active. 3.- If failure still present, make sure all the switches' and airbag's harness are properly connected |
| 11008748 | "Radio Over The Air Update from U31.42 to U33.43 Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following: Unable to select the Turn by Turn Navigation. Blank performance pages (Rearview Camera (RVC) functions normally). Android Auto Voice Recognition (VR) inoperative. Media Tuner delayed. Charge Schedule not accepting updates via phone (RVC functions normally). Ambient light inoperative. Map in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) inoperative. Media Widget blank. Navigation Map black. Off-Road Pages inoperative (RVC functions normally). VR inoperative. Incorrect son |
| 11008195 | "Thermostat Stuck Open Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0128-00 - Termostato Eltrico - Racionalidade. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: The vehicle does not have heat inside the cabin. The engine is running cold This bulletin involves replacing the thermostat." |
| 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 |
| 11007636 | "Rear Main Crankshaft Oil Seal Leak Customers may comment on the following: Engine oil leak. This bulletin involves inspecting for oil leaks and if necessary replacing the rear main crankshaft oil seal." |
| 11007085 | ACC Sensor Blinded, ACC Unavailable Service Required FCW Unavailable Service Required, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system disabled, Loss of Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) Features Messages Displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) |
| 11006795 | Universal garage door opener Before replacing the Universal Garage Door (UGDO), please follow these steps: 1. Press 1 and 3 button (outside buttons) in the same time. 2. Keep them pushed for approximately 20 seconds until de LED starts to flash rapidly (Warning: If you keep pressing the HOMELINK passed the 20s, the UGDO will be blocked). (Do not repeat this steps to program the other two buttons) HomeLink feedback is located above the HomeLink button 2. An LED light will illuminate to indicate programming status |
| 11006572 | Universal garage door opener Before replacing the Universal Garage Door (UGDO), please follow these steps: 1. Press 1 and 3 button (outside buttons) in the same time. 2. Keep them pushed for approximately 20 seconds until de LED starts to flash rapidly (Warning: If you keep pressing the HOMELINK passed the 20s, the UGDO will be blocked). (Do not repeat this steps to program the other two buttons) HomeLink feedback is located above the HomeLink button 2. An LED light will illuminate to indicate programming status |
| 11006520 | "Thermostat Stuck Open Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0128-00 - Termostato Eltrico - Racionalidade. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: The vehicle does not have heat inside the cabin. The engine is running cold This bulletin involves replacing the thermostat." |
| 11006267 | "Flash: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: C0063-9A - Yaw Rate Sensor - Component Or System Operating Conditions. This bulletin involves reprogramming of the ACC module with the latest available software." |
| 11006210 | "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): P1D3E - Central De Controle De Injeo (ECM) - Monitoramento Interno 1 - Falha Interna No Sistema. P1D40 - Central De Controle De Injeo (ECM) - Monitoramento Interno 3 - Falha Eletrnica Interna." |
| 11005723 | "Plant Mode Activated 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): C170C-00 - PBC (Event PBC Factory Mode). C1436-86 - Electric Parking Brake System Fail. C10D0 - Electronic Park Brake System Failure. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Vehicle does not accelerate properly. Anti-Lock Brakes System (ABS) warning light on. This bulletin involves replacing the ABS Module." |
| 11005369 | SWITCH Power Window Before replacing the master window switch (Driver door window switch), please follow these steps: 1.- Review the master window Switch for any physical issue (Button stuck, broke). If not, physical issue is found move to next step 2.- Review window switch internal resistors, and make sure it matches the continuity chart found on service info of the switch. (649 +/- 7 Ohms when pushing UP, 2519 +/- 25 Ohms when pushing down) If an issue is found with the internal resistor or on the physical parts of the switch, please replace the switch. |
| 11005358 | PUMP - TRANSMISSION OIL |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)