2015 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Compass. That ranks 11th out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (30 complaints, 27%), typically at around 53,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 113owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Jeep Compass problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 27% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 29 | 26% | 51,438 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 19% | 66,885 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 14% | 70,260 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 13% | 78,910 | — | — |
| Seats | 12 | 11% | 73,630 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 9% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 7% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 5% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% | 54,710 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 4,950 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 167,592 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 71,473 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 59,329 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Jeep Compass recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Stall from Crankshaft\Camshaft Failure (RQ22002) — opened Jul 22, 2022, closed Jun 16, 2025.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Both headrests on our 2015 Jeep Compass have deployed. It happened while parked in our driveway and without warnings or symptoms. The headrest in the passenger's side happened first, then maybe two months later the headrest in the driver's side deployed. Both times the car was in the driveway not…
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a pedestrian assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle, and the vehicle moved several feet but stalled again. The Police arrived, but a police report was not…
I'm not sure if these are related incidents or not, but at the end of Nov. 2025 I was driving in heavy traffic when all of a sudden I noticed a warning light on the dash came on. Then as I kept going another light, and another, each one about a minute apart until all of the warning lights were on…
Component or System Involved: ABS module (Anti-lock Braking System), with apparent impact on transmission and engine performance. The component is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The vehicle will not drive over 45 mph or exceed 3,000 RPM, which…
Passenger headrest exploded while parked - thankfully it happened overnight while no one was in the seat. I checked online and thereâs tons of reports of this exact issue with no way to repair it or recall it. Thereâs only the option to replace it from a parts store and itâs $500. Please…
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2014 Compass · 2016 Compass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 Compass | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 224 | 4 |
| 2021 Compass | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Compass | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 Compass | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 Compass | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 | 113 | 1 |
| 2014 Compass | 307 | 2 |
| 2013 Compass | 80 | 1 |
| 2012 Compass | 184 | 4 |
| 2011 Compass | 188 | 3 |
| 2010 Compass | 71 | 2 |
| 2009 Compass | 44 | 1 |
| 2008 Compass | 93 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass | 259 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Jeep Compass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass model years, the 2015 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.