2020 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Compass. That ranks 10th out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (79 complaints, 55%), typically at around 6,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 143owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 problems | 79 | 55% | 6,500 | “coolant temperature” (27%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 66 | 46% | 33,000 | “coolant temperature” (29%) | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 20% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 29 | 20% | 700 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 69,343 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 3% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 4,021 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | 65,870 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3% | 19,126 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 14,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 65,870 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Jeep Compass recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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
- False overheat leading to loss of motive power (PE22013) — opened Dec 2, 2022, closed Dec 10, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Carvana falsifying 150 inspection on tie rods that's having issue with two different vehicles on 2020 jeep compass and 2021 jeep compass
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. While driving for 5â10 minutes at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and a "Pressure Overheating" message was displayed. The Automatic Emergency Braking feature activated. The contact called…
My 2020 Jeep Compass develops significant shaking and vibration when I apply the brakes while traveling above approximately 70 mph. The vibration affects the vehicleâs stability and makes me concerned about maintaining control and stopping safely at highway speeds. The vehicle was inspected and…
My start/stop battery keeps dying , causing my regular battery to die !
I drove myself and my passenger to our destination without issue. After the vehicle was parked for approximately three hours, I started it and drove toward the exit lane leading to the main road. I stopped completely before exiting and was traveling approximately 10 mph as I crossed toward the…
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2019 Compass · 2021 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 | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 Compass | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 Compass | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 Compass | 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 |
See all Jeep Compass problems by year, every Jeep model, or the Jeep VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 79 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.