2017 Jeep Compass

◆ Worse than typical

2017 Jeep Compass
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 228 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	259
2008	93
2009	44
2010	71
2011	187
2012	183
2013	80
2014	306
2015	113
2016	286
2017	228
2018	927
2019	322
2020	136
2021	76
2022	217
2023	45
2024	49
2025	20
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37%

37% of complaints: electrical system — 84 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM REBOOTED AND A "STOP THE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180823

HAD CAR 3 WEEKS 214 MILES, WHEN STARTING VEHICLE -CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION , NOW 31 DAYS LATER NO FIX CHRYSLER HAS DETERMINED CAR TO BE DECLARED A LEMON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170717

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 71 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The contact owns a 2017 Jeep compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230928

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230912

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON MAY 13, 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170606

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 228

R 20170612 — power train

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.

Campaign 17V301000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170818 — AQ (closed 20201123)

Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue

R 20170822 — equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles.

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.

Campaign 17V433000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 17V740000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180214 — equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.

Campaign 17V824000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment