2023 Jeep Compass

▲ Better than typical
2023 Jeep Compass
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:36.905Z

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
48
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 71 complaints 2010 2011: 188 complaints 2012: 184 complaints 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 113 complaints 2016: 292 complaints 2016 2017: 229 complaints 2018: 945 complaints 2019: 331 complaints 2019 2020: 142 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2022: 224 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 48 2024: 55 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 4 complaints
2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2009: 44 complaints 2009 2010: 71 complaints 2011: 188 complaints 2011 2012: 184 complaints 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 113 complaints 2015 2016: 292 complaints 2017: 229 complaints 2017 2018: 945 complaints 2019: 331 complaints 2019 2020: 142 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2021 2022: 224 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 48 2024: 55 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 4 complaints
2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2009 2010: 71 complaints 2010 2011: 188 complaints 2011 2012: 184 complaints 2012 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2014 2015: 113 complaints 2015 2016: 292 complaints 2016 2017: 229 complaints 2017 2018: 945 complaints 2018 2019: 331 complaints 2019 2020: 142 complaints 2020 2021: 80 complaints 2021 2022: 224 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2023 48 2024: 55 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 4 complaints 2026

2023: 48 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007259
200893
200944
201071
2011188
2012184
201380
2014308
2015113
2016292
2017229
2018945
2019331
2020142
202180
2022224
202348
202455
202528
20264

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

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Multiple electronic/body-control systems fail intermittently, confirmed by dealer diagnostics (DTC summary report, 5+ service visits): Active Lane Management/Blind Spot system shows "blind spot alert unavailable" and lane-keep faults, mainly during...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Also filed under Steering and lane departure

Forward collision avoidance

21% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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The vehicle was in a front end collision and the airbags, not one single airbag deployed. This is vehicle malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-12

Also filed under Air bags

Steering

19% · 9 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On my way to work this morning 4:30 ish the same way I always take. My car decided to drive itself, every light on the middle console lit up, and the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-28

Also filed under Lane departure and vehicle speed control

Engine

15% · 7 reports

Power train

13% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2023-08-29Electrical system23V576000 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).

    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.

  2. R
    2024-07-09Back over prevention24V436000 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...

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V576000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V436000 · Back over prevention

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Jeep Compass is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Jeep Compass?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.