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2020 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 133 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2020 Jeep Compass

The 2020 Jeep Compass has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
133
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Jeep Compass (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V208000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Jeep Compass

Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
49
Power Train
24
Unknown Or Other
18
Engine
14
Steering
5
Visibility/wiper
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Tires
3
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 306 complaints 2015 113 complaints 2016 283 complaints 2017 228 complaints 2018 922 complaints 2019 319 complaints 2020 133 complaints 2021 76 complaints 2022 214 complaints 2023 45 complaints 2024 46 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2021, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Jeep Compass

Is the 2020 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Jeep Compass has 1 recall and 133 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Compass have?
The 2020 Jeep Compass has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Jeep Compass are: Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2020 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Compass are: 2015, 2021, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.