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2017 Jeep Compass Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 229 total for the year
Median mileage
36,220miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Jeep Compass, 1% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,220 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.

“Driver side headrest has deployed, and there was no warning or notification prior to this happening. I should not have to pay hundreds of dollars on a replacement if clips or what may it be to hold device together are faulty.”

NHTSA complaint #11573513, filed 2024-02

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
201910%
201851%
201731%
2016103%
20151211%
2014279%
201345%
201242%
201142%
201023%
200721%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Compass

Electrical system
86 complaints
Engine
71 complaints
Other or unknown
65 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
42 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Compass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology