Jeep Compass Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Compass across 20 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (63). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (12% of reports).
- 269fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 31 of 269 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 165 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 269 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Jeep Compass fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Compass | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Compass | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Compass | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Compass | 4 | 5% | 500 |
| 2020 Compass | 4 | 3% | 4,021 |
| 2019 Compass | 11 | 3% | 100 |
| 2018 Compass | 63 | 7% | 18,500 |
| 2017 Compass | 10 | 4% | 11,500 |
| 2016 Compass | 16 | 5% | 55,213 |
| 2015 Compass | 8 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 2014 Compass | 25 | 8% | 74,530 |
| 2013 Compass | 2 | 3% | 57,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 34 | 18% | 58,500 |
| 2011 Compass | 11 | 6% | 82,500 |
| 2010 Compass | 10 | 14% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 2 | 5% | 115,000 |
| 2008 Compass | 13 | 14% | 98,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 48 | 19% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
On August 25, 2026, my 2018 Jeep Compass equipped with the 2.4L engine became inoperable approximately five months after I purchased it. The vehicle had approximately 68,000 miles. An independent repair shop initially found no fuel pressure and replaced the fuel pump and spark plugs. The vehicle…
Safety defects: Forward collision braking system indicates OFF while driving automatic emergency braking unavailable related lane assistance failure history. This is intermittent safety system disablement. Fuel system: Fuel level gauge inaccurate. Gauge indicated almost empty, then after 81 miles…
When fueling I canât get the gas to go into the jeep it shuts off over and over takes near 20 mins to get a half a tank of fuel itâs loose in there air canât escape Iâm thinking
My 2018 Jeep Compass, with approximately 107,000 miles, has developed symptoms consistent with the oil pump/oil pressure defects reported in other recalled Jeep Compass vehicles. The vehicle frequently struggles to start, runs rough with noticeable vibration, and has displayed an oil pressure…
Going into a turn oil light flashed briefly and car completely shut down mid turn this happend 2 times in a month i have previously logged a complaint where the start stop did a similar shutdown in middle of driving this is extremely dangerous the issue is all over the forums on jeep someone will…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Compasss have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 269 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 31 of 269 complaints.
Other Jeep Compass problems
- Engine problems (1,248)
- Electrical System problems (1,078)
- Power Train problems (529)
- Air Bags problems (273)
- Suspension problems (236)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (216)
- Service Brakes problems (214)
- Steering problems (203)
See all Jeep Compass problems.