2026 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 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Brakes (2 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 23 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Jeep Compass (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 Jeep Compass. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and forward collision avoidance (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 149 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 76 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes2 40%
- Electrical system2 40%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While cruising at 36mph, we decided to initiate the cruise control. Upon reaching a slow-down traffic ahead, the brakes were applied to slow the vehicle, however the cruise control did not disengage and the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The brakes were pressed three times and still the car could not stop. We were in a two-lane road with an opposite direction lane on the other side of the grassy median. …”
NHTSA complaint #11737303, filed 2026-05Electrical system: “Safety defects: Forward collision braking system indicates OFF while driving automatic emergency braking unavailable related lane assistance failure history. This is intermittent safety system disablement. Fuel system: Fuel level gauge inaccurate. Gauge indicated almost empty, then after 81 miles of driving indicated half tank before refuel gauge increased while driving, should decrease. Risk of being stranded due to false reading. Vehicle was driven 81 miles from indicated empty to indicated half. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760440, filed 2026-08Forward collision avoidance: “There are major software issues. The vehicle brakes unexpectedly. It is completely random and extremely dangerous. The satellite radio content is altered with the use of A.I. . It is similar to Deepfake scam. I can scan the network and send logs if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11749241, filed 2026-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 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 2026 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 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2025: 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 2026 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 | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
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
- 26V531000Aug 13, 2026Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Jeep Compass 2026, Chrysler Pacifica 2026–2027, Dodge Charger 2026–2027 +12 more
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler…
Recall details for the 2026 Jeep Compass → · Check a 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. 149 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…
- 11038307Sep 29, 2026Brakes. Not 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 must SYMPTOM…
- 11037574Sep 25, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Fault Code P120F-00 Present In Hybrid The vehicle may illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and the vehicle may exhibit/set the SYMPTOM…
- 11037572Sep 25, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Park Lock Piston Leaking Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Power loss - jerking while driving that may result in the engine being…
- 11037584Sep 23, 2026Electrical system. Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. R1H Radio Update to U41.17 - Dealer Option Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Embedded Navigation application does…
- 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
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 2026 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 Jeep Compass as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Jeep Compass is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2026 Jeep Compass been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2026 Jeep Compass do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 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 2026 Jeep Compass get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Compass (Compass 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Jeep Compass reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 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.