2020 Jeep Compass Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2020 Jeep Compass, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 33,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant temperature” (29% of reports).
- 66electrical system complaints
- 33,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant temperature: mentioned in 19 of 66 complaints (29%)
- Too high: mentioned in 10 of 66 complaints (15%)
- Start stop: mentioned in 7 of 66 complaints (11%)
- Both batteries: mentioned in 5 of 66 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 66 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Jeep Compass electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2025 Compass | 11 | 41% | 6,516 |
| 2024 Compass | 18 | 34% | 12,000 |
| 2023 Compass | 14 | 30% | 26,172 |
| 2022 Compass | 104 | 46% | 11,500 |
| 2021 Compass | 34 | 42% | 80,000 |
| 2020 Compass | 66 | 46% | 33,000 |
| 2019 Compass | 143 | 43% | 19,000 |
| 2018 Compass | 377 | 40% | 21,000 |
| 2017 Compass | 86 | 38% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 62 | 21% | 57,000 |
| 2015 Compass | 22 | 19% | 66,885 |
| 2014 Compass | 36 | 12% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Compass | 13 | 16% | 53,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 24 | 13% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Compass | 20 | 11% | 59,000 |
| 2010 Compass | 7 | 10% | 48,836 |
| 2009 Compass | 5 | 11% | 114,979 |
| 2008 Compass | 4 | 4% | 85,490 |
| 2007 Compass | 29 | 11% | 94,012 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2020 Jeep Compass. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Unknown. Vehicle has been inspected prior for electrical issues while under warranty. Dealer claims no issue. Backup camera does not work, vehicle temperature settings are not accessible on screen.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Jeep Compasss have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2020 Jeep Compass (46% of the 143 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Compass electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 33,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2020 Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant temperature”, in 19 of 66 complaints, followed by “too high” (10).
Other 2020 Jeep Compass problems
- Engine problems (79)
See all 2020 Jeep Compass problems or electrical system problems across all Compass years.