2023 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
- 48
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 48 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.
Electrical system
29% · 14 reportsMost 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 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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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 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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 reportsPower train
13% · 6 reportsSafety 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.
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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
Other years of this model
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- 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.