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2023 Jeep Compass problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2023 Jeep Compass is among the quieter years of the Compass on NHTSA's books: 76 complaints (64% below the model's median year), 2 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (14), electrical system (14), and engine (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

76

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Compass years?

Compass NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted1,614 complaints2007: 396 complaints2008: 135 complaints2009: 60 complaints2010: 108 complaints2011: 283 complaints2012: 261 complaints2013: 121 complaints2014: 518 complaints2015: 173 complaints2016: 450 complaints2017: 385 complaints2018: 1,614 complaints2019: 569 complaints2020: 249 complaints2021: 131 complaints2022: 387 complaints2023: 76 complaints2024: 103 complaints2025: 43 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Compass NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Jeep Compass problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1418%
Driver Assistance1418%
Engine79%
Transmission68%
Other68%
Steering68%
Brakes45%
Lighting45%
Fuel System34%
Speed Control34%
Airbags23%
Suspension23%
Seats11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Seat Belts11%
Body & Structure11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2023 Jeep Compass have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V436000Driver AssistanceJune 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

23V576000Electrical SystemAugust 14, 2023 · 181,999 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Nhtsa should not be permitted to claim zero recalls while they allege repaired. Repairs fail often, consumers should have right to make choice and not gov or business choosing for them. The safety recall for this vin failed! It is class 1. I don't gamble and would have never bought. You want to buy…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 1, 2024

“The vehicle was in a front end collision and the airbags, not one single airbag deployed. This is vehicle malfunction. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 1, 2025 · crash

“While driving 65 miles an hour down the road my vehicle hit a hard stop( felt like I ran into a brick wall) . memo on my car popped up, saying service transmission. Being completely stopped and using the gas, it wraps up to four or five RPMs just to get me rolling. There’s not much power behind…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 20, 2025

“On my way to work this morning 4:30 ish the same way I always take. My car decided to drive itself, every light on the middle console lit up, and the dashboard. I was going 50 when my car completely lost control while I tapped my brakes no response its locked, my steering wheel locked up, my brakes…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 28, 2023 · crash

“The backup/reverse camera is extremely dark and unusable at night or in very low light conditions. This makes the backup camera on the infotainment screen unusable at night and therefore very dangerous since you cannot see what is behind the vehicle or if a person is behind the vehicle. I believe…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 5, 2024

2023 Jeep Compass — common questions

Is the 2023 Jeep Compass reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 76 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Compass year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2023 Compass problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (14 complaints), electrical system (14 complaints), engine (7 complaints).

Does the 2023 Jeep Compass have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Compass years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Compass years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2014, 2016, 2007, 2022, 2017, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2013. The cleanest record among Compass years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.