Jeep Compass years to avoid
The Jeep Compass years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2014, 2016, 2007, 2022, 2017, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
6,125
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
2007–2026
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Compass years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 1,630 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 579 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 518 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 461 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 396 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 390 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 385 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 283 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 263 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 173 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 121 |
Every Compass year
Common questions
What are the worst Jeep Compass years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Compass years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2014, 2016, 2007, 2022, 2017, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Jeep Compass?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Compass years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jeep Compass have?
Across all model years, the Compass has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6,125 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.