2017 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 229 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

46/100

High Reported Activity — 2017 Jeep Compass

The 2017 Jeep Compass shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

229

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Jeep Compass (4)

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

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…

NHTSA #17V740000

🔧 Equipment

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

NHTSA #17V824000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft

If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the…

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began…

NHTSA #17V301000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual

If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

NHTSA #17V433000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Jeep Compass

Based on 229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Steering

Service Brakes

Vehicle Speed Control

Air Bags

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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2015, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Jeep Compass

Is the 2017 Jeep Compass reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Jeep Compass has 4 recall campaigns and 229 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Compass have?

The 2017 Jeep Compass has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Compass?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Jeep Compass are: Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Jeep Compass safe to buy?

The 2017 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are 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: 2013, 2015, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.