2021 Jeep Compass Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Jeep Compass, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked at a store front in the evening, both headlights were operational. The contact returned and restarted the vehicle; however, the driver's side headlight was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight and the electrical connectors and harness had melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after the headlight failure, the vehicle was difficult to start one morning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664881, filed 2025-06, 103,000 miles“The touchscreen started flashing off and on and the dash lights also turn off and on. The lane assist and fuel warning pop up even when there is ample fuel. The blinkers do not respond when it is glitching and the high beam/ low beam light disappears on the dash. I have taken it to the dealer twice and they said their were multiple codes triggered in the touch screen/radio and they cleared the codes but it started doing this again a few days later. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618186, filed 2024-10“Unconnect screen is faulty causing lines down the screen and causes the screen to go completely black. Issue has been noted by hundreds of other jeep owners available online and dating back to 2018. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This issue puts me and others at risk due to the possibility of loss of visual location on the screen while using navigation, poses possible distraction to the driver which can cause an accident involving other drivers. Problem confirmed by independent service center. Has not been inspected by insurance, manufacturer etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537804, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 10251854Jan 17, 2024Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the…
- 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…
- 10248045Feb 25, 2023Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the…
- 10234518Feb 25, 2023Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the…
- 10230407Nov 4, 2022Base Headlamp Bright, Base Headlamp Black
- 10221500Jun 22, 2022Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure This bulletin is to communicate the procedure for headlamp condensation clearing.
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 2021 Jeep Compass
34 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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