2017 Jeep Compass Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Jeep Compass, 1% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 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.
“I replaced my lower front pumper because it started looking like something was burning the pumper. After replacing pumper it happen again, I took it to the dealer they told me there was nothing they could do for me. My car sets in my drive way most of the time im retierd I dont drive my car much. I believe there's a defect in the material hope theres something that be done. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #11341503, filed 2020-07Related service bulletins
- 11031688Apr 22, 2026Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
- 11029670Feb 21, 2026Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses…
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11021586Jul 28, 2025PROP - LIFTGATE
- 11021010Jul 22, 2025Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1…
- 11012884Jan 15, 2025Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
- 11005320Jul 24, 2024"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11002805Jun 29, 2024"Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 12 | 7% |
| 2011 | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 | 13 | 18% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 30 | 32% |
| 2007 | 28 | 11% |
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 complaintsExterior 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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