2017 Jeep Compass
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.
- Complaints
- 229
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 229 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 259 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 188 |
| 2012 | 184 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 307 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2018 | 941 |
| 2019 | 330 |
| 2020 | 141 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 221 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
38% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.
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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, 2018-08-23
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, 2017-07-17
Engine
31% · 71 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2023-09-28
Power train
18% · 42 reportsMost commonly citing axle assembly.
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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, 2023-09-12
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact purchased the vehicle brand new on May 13, 2017.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-06
Service brakes
13% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
7% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-10-01
I am reporting a serious steering/suspension safety problem with my 2017 Jeep Compass. After picking the vehicle up from the dealership following repairs/service, the vehicle was significantly more difficult and frightening to control than before.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-19
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2017Complaint volume 229 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-06-12Power train17V301000 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.
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2017-08-18Audit queryClosed 2020-11-23 Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue
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2017-08-22Equipment17V433000 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.
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2017-12-08Electrical system17V740000 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.
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2018-02-14Equipment17V824000 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.
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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
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 86 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 71 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 42 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V301000 · Power train
- Recall 17V433000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V740000 · Electrical system
- Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2017 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Jeep Compass is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Compass?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Compass have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.