2021 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 22%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Jeep Compass, 22% of the 81 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding my 2021 Jeep Compass, particularly concerning recurring mechanical, electrical, and safety-related problems that have created serious concerns about the vehicle's reliability and safe operation. The most concerning issue is the vehicle's unexpected stalling at low speeds, particularly associated with the 2.4L engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759991, filed 2026-08“I have replaced both batteries and the alternator. The stop/start light comes on and the red warning to pull over safely the vehicle will shut off soon and the engine light comes on. The vehicle is now telling me to service transmission. The dealer doesn't know what's wrong with it. I want this taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #11640564, filed 2025-02“Purchased Jan 20 2024 Battery issues started in April 2024, battery started melting a particular component, i had to replace the battery, the melting was still happening, I went to another jeep location, to get a fuse component that keeps wires separate, the melting still happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680052, filed 2025-08“In 3 months later that we got the jeep. The seat spring for reclain go off, later 1 year the motor mounts have alot of noise with the change of speed, and the suspension feel horroble, i been driving like that few months like that and we dont know about this page can we report all this issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11575150, filed 2024-03“The high coolant temperature light cut on and turned my vehicle off while driving. This problem has been reported on older model Jeep compasses. The car never turned back on and I had to get my vehicle towed home.”
NHTSA complaint #11713673, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 11034912Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11034911Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11034335Jun 18, 2026Bolt - hex flange head
- 11026541Dec 2, 2025Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Alternator Decoupler Pulley Failure Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● The alternator pulley may spin freely…
- 11024599Oct 18, 2025Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Drivers Monitoring Module Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Not Installed Properly Customers must experience a Malfunction…
- 11024589Oct 18, 2025Not applicable to vehicles Alternator Pulley Cap Failure Customer may comment on one or more of the following: NOTE: **There will be multiple indicators and messages will display…
- 11020832Jul 16, 2025Engine Cylinder Block Porosity Inspection - Engine Cold Start Rough Idle Customers may experience the following: ● Rough engine idle when cold starting the engine. ● Low coolant…
- 11020767Jul 8, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
- 11015895Mar 22, 2025"Various Models - Engine Valley Cap (Flywheel Side) - Oil Leakage - Service Solution Customers may experience the following: ● Oil leaks from the engine compartment…
- 11013643Jan 30, 2025THROTTLE BODY
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 37 | 16% |
| 2021 | 18 | 22% |
| 2020 | 79 | 55% |
| 2019 | 161 | 49% |
| 2018 | 475 | 50% |
| 2017 | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 | 135 | 46% |
| 2015 | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 10 | 13% |
| 2012 | 36 | 20% |
| 2011 | 30 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2007 | 37 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Compass
34 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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