2017 Jeep Compass Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,800 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.
“My Jeep dashboard lights come on car starts to stall not picking up speed then after a 30-40 seconds it pick back up with engine and lighting vault light wont go off. I first time it occurred I was in motion on city streets doing speed limit of 50 MPH an I instantly had to pull over when it was clear cut it off then started it back up cause I could not miss work.”
NHTSA complaint #11321357, filed 2020-04, 60,200 miles“Vehicle has been in the shop four times. All have been control module related. We lose all exterior lights. Vehicle will randomly shut off while in drive. Now we are having an issue with the vehicle not accelerating and is idling rough. All of these happened while the vehicle was in motion. This has been over a span of the past year.”
NHTSA complaint #11220979, filed 2019-06, 28,000 miles“Safety hazard poor visibilty headlights- halogen bulbs h11ll. Poor visiablilty low lumens terrible road light distance. Dealer checked stated lights were fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11080788, filed 2018-03, 8,800 miles“Jeep is brand new, has 1700 miles on it. Without warning, heat turns on full speed out the vents, can not turn off, turn signals do not work, rear camera and park assist disabled, 4 wheel drive inoperable, instrument cluster inoperable, radio inoperable. Out door temperature reads 3 dashes. Hazard lights inoperable. Odometer flashing. Problem will go away for 30 seconds, than comes right back. Check engine light on, blower fan and blend door codes. This happens while vehicle is in motion. Regardless of when and where. Odor of burning electrical/wires came out of vents.”
NHTSA complaint #11011582, filed 2017-07, 1,700 miles“Let me start by saying I am an electrician. I have had several electrical problems with this car, most recently my Headlights come on intermittently. I start my car and turn the headlight switch on, sometimes it takes up to 20 minutes for them to kick on. I have checked the batteries, the Fuses, the grounding connections, and the switch. This is very dangerous, and I have already spent money trying to fix the problem to no avail. I travel a lot and It's frightening when it gets dark and I have to switch the headlights on while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11572526, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10239857May 5, 2023HEADLAMP WITHOUT BALLAST,If a replacement D5S BULB is needed, order the following: FOR North America D5S PART NUMBER: L0000D5S FOR Enlarged Europe XF D5S PART NUMBER: 71777147…
- 10239856May 5, 2023HEADLAMP WITHOUT BALLAST,If a replacement D5S BULB is needed, order the following: FOR North America D5S PART NUMBER: L0000D5S FOR Enlarged Europe XF D5S PART NUMBER: 71777147…
- 10236957Apr 29, 2023Rear Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior tail lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on…
- 10231800Jan 25, 20232.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10222982Jan 15, 2022Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the…
- 10190725Mar 26, 2021Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10178704Jul 30, 2020Interior Water Intrusion Through HVAC Air Inlet This bulletin involves installing new stud clips on the headlamp wiring harness, inspecting and possibly replacing, the cowl panel…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 50 | 22% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 64 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Compass
86 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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