2024 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
- 55
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
None on file
None on file
73% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 55 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.
Forward collision avoidance
73% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle experiences severe, recurring electrical and drivetrain failures while operating at highway speeds (up to 70 MPH).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-09
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
The vehicle suffers from severe, persistent electrical and powertrain failures that compromise safe operation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
Also filed under Lane departure
Electrical system
35% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Jeep compass is notorious for electrical issues. Randomly jolts because of the turbo. Randomly pops up electrical issues when there are no electrical issues.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Also filed under Engine
Lane departure
20% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.
Engine
15% · 8 reportsService brakes
13% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Defective brake pads and rotors, brake pads are digging into the rotors, more so when turning. vehicles has 15k miles, photos attached, brake pads are not worn down as seen in photos. Dealer refuses to repair claiming corrosion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-10
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2024 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 11 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2024 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Jeep Compass is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Jeep Compass?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Compass have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.