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2021 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 76 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Jeep Compass

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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76/100

Good Choice — 2021 Jeep Compass

The 2021 Jeep Compass has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
76
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Jeep Compass

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2021 Jeep Compass.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Compass

Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
28
Unknown Or Other
17
Power Train
8
Steering
6
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Air Bags
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Service Brakes
2
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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 2025 18 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Jeep Compass

Is the 2021 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Jeep Compass has no open recalls and 76 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Compass have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2021 Jeep Compass. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Jeep Compass are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2021 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. 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: 2021, 2023, 2024. 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.