2024 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Jeep Compass, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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“I am writing to request immediate assistance with our Jeep, which has become a serious safety hazard for our family. We purchased the jeep less than 2 years ago and over the past three months it has repeatedly failed to start or has stalled unexpectedly, leaving us stranded on multiple occasions. Despite taking the vehicle to dealership and other service centers four times, no one has been able to diagnose or repair the issue. The vehicle often starts normally for technicians after being towed, only to fail again once we have it back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751079, filed 2026-07“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“On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I left work and stopped to get gas. Turned it off, pumped my gas, went to go turn it back on and it wouldn't start. Just made an engine cranking sound. I hit the button a couple more times and it slowly cranked and started but it was sputtering and the dash and infotainment screen were very dimly lit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618233, filed 2024-10“The vehicle caught on fire while sitting in a parking lot. This vehicle had just over 13,000 miles, serviced by jeep dealer, and health reports did not surface any problems. The fire impacted other vehicles around it.”
NHTSA complaint #11743004, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11038639Oct 16, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Low Oil Pressure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the…
- 11038538Oct 8, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the…
- 11038501Oct 8, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the…
- 11037354Sep 11, 2026MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak
- 11037275Sep 1, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: ● Metallic clicking noises when when moving the…
- 11036762Aug 26, 2026Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for…
- 11034921Jun 30, 2026Mis-Machined Engine Block
- 11034918Jun 30, 2026When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins. If the block machining is not complete according to information in…
- 11034912Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11034911Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 37 | 16% |
| 2021 | 18 | 22% |
| 2020 | 79 | 55% |
| 2019 | 161 | 49% |
| 2018 | 475 | 50% |
| 2017 | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 | 135 | 46% |
| 2015 | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 10 | 13% |
| 2012 | 36 | 20% |
| 2011 | 30 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2007 | 37 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2024 Jeep Compass
25 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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