2025 Jeep Compass Problems
Compared with other Jeep Compass years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (12 complaints, median 6,516 mi).
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,731miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 24 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Jeep Compass (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2025 Jeep Compass. The part named most often is electrical system, with 12 complaints (41% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (10) and lane departure (4). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,731 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 268 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 127 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system12 41%
- Lane departure4 14%
- Air bags3 10%
- Brakes3 10%
- Engine3 10%
- Exterior lighting3 10%
- Suspension3 10%
- Fuel system2 6.9%
- Steering2 6.9%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Wheels (2), Body and structure (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “We were driving on the highway when the car simply stopped worked. The steering wheel became hard and the gas stopped working while in the middle of the highway. Now the cars is driving but all of the safety lights are on and the safety features are not working. Last week the oil was changed and they reviewed the car and everything was ok, now I need to keep going with my roadtrip in a car I don’t feel safe in, until we can get to a dealership. It’s a car that has 8840 miles on it, less than 6 monte and was taken in to repair the park break 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11723300, filed 2026-03Forward collision avoidance: “The adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning turns off randomly and the warning lights come on saying they are not working and to take it to the dealership. This has happened around 8 to 10 times. The first being under 1000 miles. I took it to the dealership then and they said nothing was wrong and I need to keep the sensors clean. It makes no difference if the car is just washed or dirty. I’ll be driving on a city street or highway and all of a sudden the warning lights are on. Sometimes they go off by themselves. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739652, filed 2026-05Lane departure: “12/16/25 I almost was hit by a Mac truck the car kept saying my blind spot was temporarily unavailable and also states auto high beam unavailable service required, in which my screen went black, and the car completely turned off. I took the car into have services on 12/19/25. My car was kept for a week and the service department stated they were unable to created it. My car kept having the service lights come on every day that I drove it. On 12/31/2025, I brought the car in again with a picture of the incident that kept occurring several times on 12/30/25. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710209, filed 2026-01Air bags: “The contact owned a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH on the expressway, the traffic came to a stop due to a stalled vehicle in the fast lane. The contact slammed on the brakes to avoid rear-ending the vehicle in front. When the vehicle behind the contact's vehicle could not stop on time and rear-ended the contact's vehicle, from the impact, the contact's vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front, where it came to a stop. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724770, filed 2026-03, 27,218 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,736 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Jeep Compass. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 20.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Jeep Compass version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Jeep Compass in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 268 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038639Oct 16, 2026Engine. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Low Oil Pressure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the technician may find…
- 11038654Oct 14, 2026Electrical system. FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION 1) False fails on PCR, DBSM and PDCs Stuck Closed or open diagnostics, DTC P2AF5 or P2AF6, leading to NTF and unnecessary replacements. Current controls are not robust…
- 11038538Oct 8, 2026Engine. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM…
- 11038501Oct 8, 2026Engine. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM…
- 11037469Sep 19, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission warning light on and/or…
- 11037472Sep 17, 2026Brakes. Customer Can Not Make Changes to Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Setting in Radio.
- 11037354Sep 11, 2026Engine. MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Body and structure, Electrical system. Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11037278Sep 5, 2026Engine. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Oil Leak Through The Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal (Flywheel Side) Customers may comment on the following: ● Oil Pressure warning light illuminates. ●…
- 11036768Aug 28, 2026Body and structure. Sunroof Assy Sunroof glass and/or sunshade cannot open/close (inoperative). 1. Please follow the service procedure: 08-Electrical/8N - Power Systems/ Power Top, Sunroof/ Diagnosis and Testing. 2. If…
Other model years of the Jeep Compass
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2,000 | 1 | 4 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 29 | 10,731 | 0 | 4 | 27 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 53 | 12,000 | 0 | 4 | 27 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 49 | 12,134 | 2 | — | 27 | 35 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 225 | 10,447 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 81 | 70,000 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 13 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 143 | 21,563 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 56 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 331 | 12,000 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 87 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 947 | 18,500 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2017 | 229 | 28,000 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 86 · More | Falling |
| 2016 | 293 | 55,000 | 1 | — | 25 | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 113 | 62,000 | 1 | — | 25 | 6 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 308 | 57,568 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 64 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 80 | 51,500 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 184 | 59,000 | 4 | — | 25 | 57 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 188 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 25 | 49 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 71 | 78,000 | 2 | — | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 44 | 88,000 | 1 | — | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 93 | 95,500 | 0 | — | 24 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 259 | 82,460 | 3 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Jeep Compass model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2025 Jeep Compass as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Jeep Compass is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 12 complaints (41% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 10.
Has the 2025 Jeep Compass been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Jeep Compass do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Jeep Compass 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Compass get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Jeep Compass (Compass 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Jeep Compass reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,731 miles and the middle half falls between 2,736 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.