2015 Jeep Compass
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 113
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 113 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 259 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 188 |
| 2012 | 184 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2018 | 945 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 224 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
27% · 30 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was proceeding through a green light. A car coming from my left ran their red light at full speed (Approx. 30 MPH) and crashed into my car. My entire front end was damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-24
Also filed under Electrical system and structure
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-03
Electrical system
19% · 22 reportsAir bags
14% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehcile was involved a a 50 MPH front end collision with a guard rail on a state highway. The vehicle suffered extensive front end damage. The airbags did not deploy and the driver's seat belt did not lock up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-31
Also filed under Seat belts
Vehicle speed control
13% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing throttle.
Seats
11% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing head restraint.
Show complaint excerpts
Passenger Headrest popped off (AHR deployed) while I was driving. After further inspection the plastic pieces inside that holds the whole headrest together broke off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-24
Safety timeline
1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2016-02-05Steering15V878000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015.
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.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-07-22Recall queryClosed 2025-06-16 Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V878000 · Steering
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- Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Jeep Compass is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Compass?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Compass have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.