repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
2017 Jeep CompassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 229 owner complaints about the 2017 Jeep Compass, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Jeep Compass has problems
229 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
86Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
71Engine1 crash/fire/injury
42Power train3 crash/fire/injury
24Service brakes
16Steering
12Electronic stability control (ESC)
10Fuel/propulsion system
10Vehicle speed control
10Air bags
4014 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 86 | 5 |
| Engine | 71 | 1 |
| Power train | 42 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| 14 other systems | 40 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Jeep Compass recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
21kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 55 electrical system complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
38under 30k miles54under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Compass year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Jeep Compass safety ratings
2017 Jeep Compass SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Jeep Compass, and the recalls they led to.
- Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale IssueNo recall
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Compass owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact had traded a prior vehicle for the Jeep. The vehicle was a private sale. The following day, the mileage jumped nearly 40,000 miles. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 110,246 and the next day the mileage was 154,085. Since…
Car just cuts off. Batteries are good, alternator good no codes! Rpm goes to o cuts off parking break comes takes a couple of seconds to start then cuts off at random times while driving very unsafe!!!! Taken to dealer can’t find anything wrong!!!
I was approaching a stoplight and every light on the dash lit up, the car wouldn’t go after stopping and it wouldn’t turn off when put in park. I also couldn’t shift into any other gear. This is seriously dangerous and not the first time I’ve had major mechanical issues with this vehicle.
Own a 2017 Compass?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.