2025 Jeep Compass problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2025 Jeep Compass is among the quieter years of the Compass on NHTSA's books: 43 complaints (80% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 15 reports (35% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
43
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
6
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
4
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2025 compare to other Compass years?
What are the most common 2025 Jeep Compass problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 15 | 35% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 9 | 21% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 4 | 9% | — flat |
| Airbags | 3 | 7% | — flat |
| Lighting | 3 | 7% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Transmission | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist. ”
“The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist. ”
“3 times the Emergency Braking has shut off during braking. The Emergency braking system goes offline and displays a âNeeds Service Indicatorâ It has been to the dealer for repair 3 times. Each time I was told that there is no current repair solution. They simply reset the system and send me…”
“Traveling [XXX] on [XXX] from flagstaff to phoenix in the far left lane going 80 miles, when a deer ran through the interstate and collided with the vehicle. After impact with animal, pulled off to the emergency lane. No airbags were deployed. Car was undrivable INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…”
“12/16/25 I almost was hit by a Mac truck the car kept saying my blind spot was temporarily unavailable and also states auto high beam unavailable service required, in which my screen went black, and the car completely turned off. I took the car into have services on 12/19/25. My car was kept for a…”
2025 Jeep Compass — common questions
Is the 2025 Jeep Compass reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 43 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Compass year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2025 Compass problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (15 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), brakes (4 complaints).
Does the 2025 Jeep Compass have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 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 2025 Jeep Compass?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.