2020 Jeep Compass Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2020 Jeep Compass, 2% of the 143 complaints for this model year.
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 purchased this vehicle a year ago. About 2 months ago I started having problems getting the vehicle to start. AAA & Geico have come several times to jump me. The vehicle also states High coolant temperature sometimes when it does this. At one point it would not go over 35 mph. I took it to the jeep dealer to be told start by replacing both batteries for $600 and then we can go from there! She also stated it was probably electrical. I don't have $600 to spare, especially on a vehicle that's a 2020. Took it to Auto Zone they tested both batteries & said they both tested fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457667, filed 2022-03“The A symbol continues to appear on the dashboard which indicates a failure in the STOP/START function of the vehicle. the vehicle has under 21,000 miles on it. I just purchased the vehicle a little over 90 days ago. Returned the vehicle to the service center where vehicle was purchased, and was told that it required an out of pocket expense of over $600.00 . The auto-light button switches back to manual on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11527069, filed 2023-06Related 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…
- 10231808Jan 27, 2023Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or…
- 10229769Dec 22, 2022Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U02A3 ? Lost Communication ith Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor, Set After PM Sensor Replacement.
- 10230187Jul 10, 2021Seat Belt Chime And/Or Turn Signal Indicator Sound Inoperative
- 10221601Jul 10, 2021Seat Belt Chime And/Or Turn Signal Indicator Sound Inoperative
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 2020 Jeep Compass
79 complaintsElectrical system
66 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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