NHTSA lists 80 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Compass, 5 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP COMPASS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 | 42.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | 35.0% |
| ENGINE | 18 | 22.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 11.3% |
| STEERING | 6 | 7.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 7.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 6.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 5.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 5.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 5.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | WARNINGS | 3 |
| LANE DEPARTURE | WARNING | 3 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | WARNINGS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE | ASSIST | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 30 | 37.5% | 0.81 |
| loss of control | 20 | 25.0% | 0.83 |
| fire or overheating | 12 | 15.0% | 0.81 |
| mechanical failure | 6 | 7.5% | 0.71 |
| noise or comfort | 3 | 3.8% | 0.95 |
| restraint or airbag | 3 | 3.8% | 0.99 |
| visibility or lighting | 3 | 3.8% | 0.74 |
| unclear | 2 | 2.5% | 0.73 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 1.3% | 0.70 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 60 | 75.0% | 0.89 |
| low | 10 | 12.5% | 0.71 |
| high | 6 | 7.5% | 0.91 |
| critical | 2 | 2.5% | 0.92 |
| none | 2 | 2.5% | 0.64 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 80 tagged complaints of 80 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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0 investigations; 0 open.
334 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 114 |
| EQUIPMENT | 83 |
| POWER TRAIN | 30 |
| STRUCTURE | 26 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 |
| VISIBILITY | 15 |
| ENGINE | 11 |
Date: 2026-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. a Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. This service bulletin is to
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a C2260-63 - ECU Internal Performance - Circuit Component Protection Time-Out Customers may also comment on
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. a Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. This service bulletin is to
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THROTTLE BODY a NONE
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THROTTLE BODY a NONE
Date: 2026-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAMERA - REAR VIEW
Date: 2026-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAMERA - REAR VIEW
Date: 2026-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
Date: 2026-06-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| COMPASS | 80 |
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