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2023 Jeep Compass problems

NHTSA lists 46 complaints for the 2023 Jeep Compass, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP COMPASS.

At a glance

Complaints
46
With crash
2
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,033,433
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
367

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1430.4%
ENGINE715.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE715.2%
STEERING715.2%
POWER TRAIN613.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER613.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING48.7%
LANE DEPARTURE48.7%
SERVICE BRAKES36.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL36.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST1
LANE DEPARTUREBLIND SPOT DETECTION1
LANE DEPARTURELANE KEEP1
LANE DEPARTUREWARNING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS1
STRUCTUREBODY1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic1737.0%0.88
loss of control1226.1%0.73
mechanical failure715.2%0.83
restraint or airbag36.5%0.89
fluid or fuel leak24.3%0.65
unclear24.3%0.99
noise or comfort12.2%0.94
structural or corrosion12.2%0.48
visibility or lighting12.2%0.95
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate3576.1%0.89
low817.4%0.71
high24.3%0.72
none12.2%0.99

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 46 tagged complaints of 46 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.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

24V436000

Date: 2024-06-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, andA Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa (excerpt)

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V576000

Date: 2023-08-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

367 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM115
EQUIPMENT28
POWER TRAIN28
STRUCTURE27
ENGINE21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING13

11037469

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

11037472

Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Customer Can Not Make Changes to Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Setting in Radio.

11037354

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak

11037346

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.

11037275

Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: a Metallic clicking noises when when moving the vehicle forward and reverse. **This bulletin involves replacing the right engine insulator.**

11036762

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Turbocharger 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: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for looseness and check the wastegate actuator/linkage for binding. The actuator kit is

11036745

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

11036159

Date: 2026-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Cylinder Head Screw Not Specific Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a P1212 - Engine Oil Temperature High - RPM Limited. Cus

11036171

Date: 2026-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

WIRING - HEADLAMP TO DASH

11035979

Date: 2026-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Generic Key Fobs Shipped with Vehicle Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: a Key FOBs are not specific to vehicle (during the delivery the customer was informed that they will need to return to dealer to change the key FOBs). This bulleti

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
COMPASS46

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