2021 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Jeep Compass, 7% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 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.
“Stop/start system malfunction this is the 2nd time I've had to fix this problem the first time was with dealership in Henderson ky and it will cause more problems later big expenses and a whole vehicle failure so before im out to much money and left with no working vehicle that I still got to pay for i will be returning it this system failure has almost caused a major crash and has caused missed days at work”
NHTSA complaint #11683557, filed 2025-08“1.When I come to a stop my car jolts forward hard like I was hit from behind. 2. Issue is the lighting display is very dim during the day time once in a while randomly dims making it difficult to see my speed. 3. My radio panel shuts off randomly. 4. Auto collision detector is off .”
NHTSA complaint #11606937, filed 2024-08“While driving my vehicle the parking brake engaged itself and my vehicle stopped suddenly without me engaging the brakes. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they stated it was an issue with the emissions system that caused the vehicle to do an “emergency stop”. I paid the amount required by the warranty and they stated they fixed the issue. However, while driving in the freeway (approximately 75 mph), the vehicle began to have the same issue and began to stop while I was driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11653805, filed 2025-04“The Jeep's engine decided to shut off at a red light. This jeep has the automatic shutoff for the engine when idling too long. I could not restart the engine. I blocked 2 lanes of traffic, and was unable to push the vehicle out of the way. I Tried restarting the engine several times. The accessories would come on, but the parking brake would NOT disengage and I had several issues trying to get the shifter into neutral to push the car out of an intersection. The fire department lucky was behind me after this happened, and helped me so did local police. …”
NHTSA complaint #11519150, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the brake warning light began flashing. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Action Number: PE22013 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11638310, filed 2025-01, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006626Aug 21, 2024"Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● ""Auto Hold Unavailable Service Required."" warning message displayed…
- 11001562Jun 4, 2024"Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● ""Auto Hold Unavailable Service Required."" warning message displayed…
- 10227712Oct 13, 2022Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
- 10214620May 19, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 6 | 11% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 41 | 12% |
| 2018 | 67 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 13% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Compass
34 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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