2021 Jeep Compass Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Jeep Compass, 5% of the 81 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.
“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“My 2021 jeep Compass transmission and front camera has been causing me problems. My car for months has been jumping out of gear and jerking forward. The jerk get to a point where it feels as if someone just hit me from behind. These jerks almost caused me to get into about 3 accidents where I almost hit the person in front of me. In addition one time when I was at a red light and switched from brakes to gas as I was in drive my car did not go forward but reversed instead. My car has been in the shop for over 150 days with 7 different service orders. …”
NHTSA complaint #11465353, filed 2022-05“Lane Assist and Front Collision Camera ceased functioning...yes available for inspection Lane assist and traffic collision camera went out while driving in the rain on the freeway. Traffic came to a quick stop and was able to stop without assistance by sliding off to shoulder, was able to miss the other cars but it sure was close. Took to dealer (leased Dec. 2021) with 3,100 miles on it. Told I would have to leave for 72 hours while they figured out what the issue is. (no rental provided). Have not taken in yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443457, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10243194Aug 31, 2023Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Will Display ?ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required? with the Forward Collision Warning Lamp on
- 10236867Apr 18, 2023Forward Collision Warning Off Message While Driving in Certain Weather Conditions
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 10 | 34% |
| 2024 | 25 | 47% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 46 | 20% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 38 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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