2024 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 55 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 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2024 Jeep Compass, 13% of the 55 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.
“check engine light came on after starting to back out of my driveway,Dashboard lights flashing. car just turned off, turned car back on emergency brake turned on by itself, all exterior lights were flashing. car turned off, I called roadside assistance and they towed to nearest dealership, that was September 4, dealership said they replaced sensor and to come pick up the car,that was Sept 16, when I went to pick up the car, when I started it warning lights came on and all exterior lights were flashing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11688244, filed 2025-09“Upon engine start up at the home of my S/O, [XX], the warning Service Automatic Throttle Control appeared on the dashboard. Placing the vehicle into gear first in reverse, then in drive resulted in sudden acceleration and erratic lurching. I had no brakes whatsoever. At one point my S/O nearly hit on the dash per signed affidavit. I had to place my 2024 Jeep Compass in Park in order to stop and then slowly maneuver it into a safe parking spot before having it towed to Golling Jeep Ram Dodge in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Tech diagnosis two days later showed Error Code 2299. …”
NHTSA complaint #11703536, filed 2025-12“Initially, the dash light would not go off once the door was closed. It killed the battery therefore had to take it to dealership and leave it, was told it was the auxiliary battery that was causing this. Batteries were charged but not replaced. The next incident was with fog lights. Carrying it to dealership over 6 times to find out from last dealership that the feature on the car was which was not explained when purchased or none of the mechanics could explain. Next i found out that the 3rd brake light was not working. …”
NHTSA complaint #11637835, filed 2025-01“The forward crash detection detects objects on the side of the road that do not present a hazard. The vehicle then automatically, abruptly brakes causing temporary loss of control in the vehicle. In one instance the system detected the barriers in a construction zone causing me to almost lose control of the vehicle and crash into the barrier. The problem has been confirmed by both the dealership as well as Jeep. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacture, police, or insurance. There are no lights or indicators of the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11693042, filed 2025-10“ABS shuts off while driving for no apparent reason. When this happens cruise control shuts dow also. Traded a 2022 Compass in with same issue and problem was never solved.”
NHTSA complaint #11621523, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11037472Sep 17, 2026Customer Can Not Make Changes to Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Setting in Radio.
- 11033863Jun 3, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle…
- 11026665Dec 10, 2025Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Brake Booster Noise While Braking Customers may comment on the following: ● Hissing or air leak type noise heard when braking…
- 11022188Aug 23, 2025Service Electric Park Brake (EPB) Message, Multiple Cluster Warning Lamps on
- 11015872Mar 24, 2025"Plant Mode Activated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 41 | 12% |
| 2018 | 67 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 13% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2024 Jeep Compass
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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