2023 Jeep Compass Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Jeep Compass.

20222024
Complaints
74
per 10K Sold
7.7
US Sales
96,173
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 Jeep Compass Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:35,634 mi
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:5,600 mi
#36 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Jeep Compass.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,634
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,600
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,840
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure:Lane Keep:Navigation System/Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Jeep Compass

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,215,432 vehicles.

24V436000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,033,433 affected

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, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V576000Instrument Cluster
~181,999 affected

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."

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2023 Jeep Compass — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Jeep Compass has 74 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 35,634 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 5,600 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (6 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 2023 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 18,676 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Jeep Compass include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2023 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,215,432 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 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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