2023 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Compass. That ranks 17th out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 30%), typically at around 26,172 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 46owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 30% | 26,172 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 15% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 13% | 2,840 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% | 22,365 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 14,269 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | 7,627 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 30,023 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 460 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 460 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 460 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Jeep Compass recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Multiple electronic/body-control systems fail intermittently, confirmed by dealer diagnostics (DTC summary report, 5+ service visits): Active Lane Management/Blind Spot system shows "blind spot alert unavailable" and lane-keep faults, mainly during turns and lane crossings (DTC U0422-00…
Steering rack needs to be replaced per dealership. Reported loud clunking noise when turning. Not covered under warranty. Was told it was regular car maintenance. 49k miles with bumper to bumper expired a month before complaint. Have noted in forums multiple complaints for same issue yet jeep…
The heating unit isnât working. It blows out cold air when on hot and sometimes it switches to different setting for the heating unit.
The car sways back and forth and the steering wheel shakes.
NHTSA Safety Complaint Summary Component: Braking System / Electronic Stability Control / Electrical System Incident Date: November 5, 2025 Vehicle Mileage: 5,207 Description of Defect: While operating the vehicle at highway speeds on the Grand Central Parkway, the vehicle suffered a sudden and…
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2022 Compass · 2024 Compass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 225 | 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 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.