Jeep Compass Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Jeep Compass across 15 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “emergency braking” (14% of reports).
- 153forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 51%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.
- Emergency braking: mentioned in 21 of 153 complaints (14%)
- Safety features: mentioned in 12 of 153 complaints (8%)
- Blind spot: mentioned in 10 of 153 complaints (7%)
- Lane departure: mentioned in 8 of 153 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 153 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Compass forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2025 Compass | 10 | 37% | — |
| 2024 Compass | 25 | 47% | 3,000 |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 15% | — |
| 2022 Compass | 46 | 21% | 111 |
| 2021 Compass | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 4 | 3% | 2,300 |
| 2019 Compass | 10 | 3% | 31,000 |
| 2018 Compass | 38 | 4% | 59,516 |
| 2017 Compass | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Compass | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 Compass | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Compass | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Compass | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Compass | 2 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the 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.
I bought my jeep brand new in 2025. I have had multiple occasions where my breaks lock up when on the highway or main roads. The collision detection settings are all "OFF" since my first experience of this happening. I have taken my vehile in the jeep facility a couple of times now and they tell me…
Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. Dealer has…
Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesnât work. When driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram…
Subject: Vehicle Lost Power While Driving â Potential Battery/Electrical Safety Issue On August 15, 2026, my vehicle suddenly began malfunctioning and lost power while I was driving my daughter to a medical appointment. I was on/near Highway 20 and had to maneuver the vehicle into a parking lot…
The vehicle experiences severe, recurring electrical and drivetrain failures while operating at highway speeds (up to 70 MPH). On August 8, 2026, while driving on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden loss of motive power/drivetrain engagement accompanied by non-stop audible warning chimes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Compasss have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 153 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Jeep Compass. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Compass forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “emergency braking”, in 21 of 153 complaints, followed by “safety features” (12).
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