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SteeringPart report

2023 Jeep Compass Steering Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
18%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Jeep Compass, 18% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My vehicle is a 2023 jeep compass. I just had to replace my racket pinion, steering power train issue. There is no way at 70,000 miles this goes in a vehicle. No warning lights... Just loudin clanking when driving & turning...YES, inspected by jeep, dodge, ram dealership 0n 9/25/26. Had it fixed on 10/5/26 & paid a lot of money for it.”

NHTSA complaint #11772010, filed 2026-10

“My car has less than 35K miles on it and I just had to spend over $2,100 dollars to repair the rack, pinion, and steering mount. They said this problem is common. For a car to be this new and need repairs this quick is ridiculous.”

NHTSA complaint #11771690, filed 2026-10

“On my way to work this morning 4:30 ish the same way I always take. My car decided to drive itself, every light on the middle console lit up, and the dashboard. I was going 50 when my car completely lost control while I tapped my brakes no response its locked, my steering wheel locked up, my brakes locked everything went haywire it would not let me steer or even shift to neutral all I could do was pray it stopped while it flipped off the road around 5:14 am with me still trapped inside. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524228, filed 2023-05

“Had to have rack and pinion replaced. Started leaks power steering fluid. Pretty sure cv joints are bad also, i have a clicking sound when I turn the wheels.”

NHTSA complaint #11614424, filed 2024-09

“Steering rack needs to be replaced per dealership. Reported loud clunking noise when turning. Not covered under warranty. Was told it was regular car maintenance. 49k miles with bumper to bumper expired a month before complaint. Have noted in forums multiple complaints for same issue yet jeep refuses to cover.”

NHTSA complaint #11740475, filed 2026-05

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202527%
202436%
2023918%
2022136%
202179%
202086%
2019196%
2018283%
2017167%
2016165%
201544%
201483%
201334%
201263%
20111910%
201068%
200937%
2008910%
20072710%

Other parts of the 2023 Jeep Compass

Electrical system
15 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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.

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