2024 Jeep Compass

▲ Better than typical
2024 Jeep Compass
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:39.247Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Compass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 71 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 184 complaints 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 306 complaints 2015: 113 complaints 2016: 292 complaints 2016 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 936 complaints 2019: 329 complaints 2019 2020: 139 complaints 2021: 79 complaints 2022: 221 complaints 2022 2023: 45 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2024: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007259
200893
200944
201071
2011187
2012184
201380
2014306
2015113
2016292
2017228
2018936
2019329
2020139
202179
2022221
202345
202452
202524
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 75%

75% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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The vehicle experiences severe, recurring electrical and drivetrain failures while operating at highway speeds (up to 70 MPH).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260809

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The vehicle suffers from severe, persistent electrical and powertrain failures that compromise safe operation.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260717

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
LANE DEPARTURE 21%

21% of complaints: lane departure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.

CRASH
ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I’m not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I’m not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 20251010

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (11 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2019 ■ 2014

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FAQ

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 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Compass have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.