Worst 2017 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 84 | 2 | 3 | 25,830 mi | |
| ENGINE | 71 | 1 | — | 33,765 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 63 | 2 | — | 29,080 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 41 | 3 | — | 46,512 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | — | — | 20,066 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | 1 | — | 29,983 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 1 | — | 24,017 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 4 | — | 29,734 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 27,151 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | — | — | 42,896 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | 1 | — | 31,944 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 19,820 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 36,220 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 29,550 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 5,200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 109,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 177,382 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | 1 | 48,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| Other/Unknown | 1 | — | — | 3 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 121,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Jeep Compass
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~105,308 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.
Other Jeep Compass Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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