2023 Jeep Compass Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 31%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,074miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Jeep Compass, 31% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,074 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious and repeated safety-related electrical failure involving my 2023 Jeep Compass. While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous electrical malfunction. The windshield wipers activated on their own, both digital screens began flashing uncontrollably with warning messages, headlights and dashboard controls turned on and off without driver input. Most critically, the automatic emergency braking system became disabled while the vehicle was in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11705938, filed 2025-12“Vehicle was called for Safety recall 88A refers to a recall for the 2022-2023 Jeep Compass where the instrument panel cluster may not be bright enough, preventing drivers from seeing critical information like vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. I've been told a different dealerships that cluster is working as designed even if this is actually dim. Last visit was a Jeep Dealership where they realized cluster was dim but they just decided to mark it as designed and were telling me that as a customer I had to pay $1600 USD + tax to fix this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11685902, filed 2025-09“What component or system failure or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? When I started my vehicle I noticed that my navigation screen was black, and then when I put the vehicle in drive and slowed down to make a turn, the engine shut off while I was driving. I had to restart the vehicle, and I put the vehicle in drive, I made left the engine shut off again a second time. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was put at risk because the vehicle was still in driving mode, luckily there were no cars behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11513806, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and completely stalled. The warning message Performance limited—fuel system error illuminated. Approximately one week prior, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure. The failure was diagnosed as a software glitch, and a secondary battery was installed; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11771744, filed 2026-10, 43,000 miles“Nhtsa should not be permitted to claim zero recalls while they allege repaired. Repairs fail often, consumers should have right to make choice and not gov or business choosing for them. The safety recall for this vin failed! It is class 1. I don't gamble and would have never bought. You want to buy it?”
NHTSA complaint #11599287, filed 2024-07Related recalls
- 23V576000Aug 14, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable…Covers: Jeep Compass 2022–2023
Related service bulletins
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036745Aug 25, 2026Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble…
- 11036171Aug 5, 2026Wiring - headlamp to dash
- 11035979Aug 1, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Generic Key Fobs Shipped with Vehicle Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Key FOBs are not specific to vehicle…
- 11035996Jul 31, 2026R1L Radio Screen Goes Blank after transitioning from logistic to customer mode
- 11035076Jul 9, 2026Resistor - blower motor
- 11034926Jul 6, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 11034390Jun 26, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 11034369Jun 22, 2026Camera - rear view
- 11034368Jun 22, 2026Camera - rear view
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 12 | 41% |
| 2024 | 18 | 34% |
| 2023 | 15 | 31% |
| 2022 | 104 | 46% |
| 2021 | 34 | 42% |
| 2020 | 66 | 46% |
| 2019 | 144 | 44% |
| 2018 | 379 | 40% |
| 2017 | 86 | 38% |
| 2016 | 62 | 21% |
| 2015 | 22 | 19% |
| 2014 | 36 | 12% |
| 2013 | 13 | 16% |
| 2012 | 24 | 13% |
| 2011 | 20 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 29 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2023 Jeep Compass
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology