2024 Jeep Compass problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2024 Jeep Compass is among the quieter years of the Compass on NHTSA's books: 103 complaints (51% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
The trouble concentrates in one system: driver assistance issues account for 45% of all reports (46 of 103), far ahead of electrical system at 17. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
103
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
11
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
4
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2024 compare to other Compass years?
What are the most common 2024 Jeep Compass problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 46 | 45% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 17 | 17% | — flat |
| Other | 8 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 6 | 6% | — flat |
| Transmission | 6 | 6% | — flat |
| Brakes | 5 | 5% | — flat |
| Airbags | 4 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 3 | 3% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Active lane management jerked me off the road disabled my forward and rear crash detection sensor and my automatic high beams were disabled all simultaneously without warning or any sign scared me and my family since then my forward crash section is permanently on and will not go off I have no…”
“The vehicle caught on fire while sitting in a parking lot. This vehicle had just over 13,000 miles, serviced by jeep dealer, and health reports did not surface any problems. The fire impacted other vehicles around it. ”
“Since the first day that I got the vehicle to the dealership I just driven it over the night and the engine light came on (check engine light) the sales agent told me that probably it would be the battery so nothing to be worried and also told me that they will take care about it so I drop off the…”
“The vehicle caught on fire while sitting in a parking lot. This vehicle had just over 13,000 miles, serviced by jeep dealer, and health reports did not surface any problems. The fire impacted other vehicles around it. ”
“the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. Iâm not sure what time it was happened and any other details because Iâm not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a…”
2024 Jeep Compass — common questions
Is the 2024 Jeep Compass reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 103 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Compass year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2024 Compass problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (46 complaints), electrical system (17 complaints), other (8 complaints).
Does the 2024 Jeep Compass have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2024 Jeep Compass.
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.
How safe is the 2024 Jeep Compass?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Jeep Compass earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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.