Jeep Compass

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 27 European countries that registered the Jeep Compass in 2025 (15,569 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Jeep Compass registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Jeep Compass cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Jeep Compass (from registration data). 8 variants.

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other Jeep models

Similar SUV models

Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 3,946 complaints for the Jeep Compass, most often about engine, electrical system, unknown or other, power train. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 85% of Jeep Compasss pass their MOT test first time, based on 8,039 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

13 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 21 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Jeep Compass. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  In the event of an accident, the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy as intended due to a defect in the control unit for vehicle occupant protection. The risk of injury to the occupants is thus increased.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-10-13

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The power steering return hose clamp may not be correctly attached. Consequently, power steering oil may leak whch could lead to a fire.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-05-13

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-06-23

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-07-10

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  In the event of deployment of the front passenger airbag, the loose securing nuts may become projectiles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-02

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-08-27

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-11-22

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The User’s Guide contains incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, depicting the battery terminals with reversed polarity in the battery terminal graphic. This could lead to an electric shock.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-12-01

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-10-12

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a consequence, the visibility of the vehicle and its identification by other drivers may be reduced.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-10-05

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-10-21

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-06-14

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  This could consequently lead to a loss of driving stability.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-10-05

• BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2023Over-the-air fix

  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."

  Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

  NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · reported 13/06/2024

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 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."

  Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

  NHTSA campaign 23V576000 · reported 14/08/2023

• SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTUS · NHTSAModel year 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."

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z36.

  NHTSA campaign 22V248000 · reported 14/04/2022

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 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."

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 15A.

  NHTSA campaign 23V058000 · reported 09/02/2023

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

  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."

  Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

  NHTSA campaign 23V576000 · reported 14/08/2023

• BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

  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."

  Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

  NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · reported 13/06/2024

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESUS · NHTSAModel year 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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

  NHTSA campaign 20V208000 · reported 09/04/2020

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

  NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · reported 09/08/2018

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

  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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

  NHTSA campaign 20V208000 · reported 09/04/2020

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

  NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · reported 09/08/2018

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

  NHTSA campaign 17V670000 · reported 24/10/2017

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.

  NHTSA campaign 17V732000 · reported 21/11/2017

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 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."

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

  NHTSA campaign 17V740000 · reported 21/11/2017

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMUS · NHTSAModel year 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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.

  NHTSA campaign 18V279000 · reported 01/05/2018

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODUS · NHTSAModel year 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.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

  NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · reported 09/08/2018

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

  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."

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

  NHTSA campaign 17V740000 · reported 21/11/2017

• EQUIPMENTUS · NHTSAModel year 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

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

  NHTSA campaign 17V824000 · reported 21/12/2017

• POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 17V301000 · reported 09/05/2017

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.

  NHTSA campaign 17V433000 · reported 07/07/2017

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2016

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 16V907000 · reported 16/12/2016

• STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 15V878000 · reported 23/12/2015

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Jeep recalls.