2015 Jeep Compass Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,630miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Jeep Compass, 11% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,630 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The active head restraint system headrest on the passenger side busted open. Plastic pieces are broken inside the headrest. No one was injured but needs replaced/repaired. The vehicle was parked at the time. In researching for repairs, it appears this has been quite common with repairs +$600.”
NHTSA complaint #11402824, filed 2021-03, 77,000 miles“The airbag light goes on intermittently while driving because of the driver seat belt sensor issues per the mechanic. Also, the passenger seat recline lever broke right off, so we can no longer recline. More importantly, the car sometimes won't even start. Dashboard panel just remains black, and the engine does not even turn over. Just silent. After waiting a few moments, it starts perfectly. Mechanics don't know.”
NHTSA complaint #11390710, filed 2021-01, 95,000 miles“The active restraint headrest broke and the padded area popped out yesterday (01/11) while sitting in the car in a parking lot. The plastic holding the catch pin broke and it cannot be reset.”
NHTSA complaint #11387800, filed 2021-01, 70,260 miles“Head rest restraint popped off with no impact while driving down the street. Tabs failed inside and released headrest in back of drivers head while in motion causing distraction of motor vehicle operation.”
NHTSA complaint #11337155, filed 2020-07, 137,500 miles“Passenger Headrest popped off (AHR deployed) while I was driving. After further inspection the plastic pieces inside that holds the whole headrest together broke off. I researched this issue on google and there has been a lot of complaints with this happening and even a class action lawsuit back in 2020. I tried to replace the part but the dealership wants over $500 for just the replacement even though this is a known defect with the headrests in 2010-2017 Jeep Compasses.”
NHTSA complaint #11567665, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 10187664Dec 17, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. B)
- 10187678Dec 5, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacinga front seat AHR…
- 10224065Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. A)
- 10184743Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. A)
- 10184443Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK) and 2012 Dodge Caliber (PM) (Rev. A)
- 10224059Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2017 Jeep Compass (MK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber (PM)
- 10184737Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2017 Jeep Compass (MK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber (PM)
- 10184437Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-18 (X86) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2017 Jeep Compass (MK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber (PM)
- 10224076Nov 6, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10184754Nov 6, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 11% |
| 2014 | 27 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Jeep Compass
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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