Complaints
128
per 10K Sold
16.9
US Sales
75,642
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2021 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:67,775 mi
Crash-related:1
#215 complaints
Engine Problems
#38 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 30 | 1 | — | 67,775 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,775
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2021 Jeep Compass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Jeep Compass has 128 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (30 complaints, avg 67,775 mi); Engine Problems (15 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,813 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Jeep Compass include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 Jeep Compass as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2021 Jeep Compass?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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