2020 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 143 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

65/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2020 Jeep Compass

The 2020 Jeep Compass shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

143

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…

NHTSA #20V208000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Jeep Compass

Based on 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Steering

Engine And Engine Cooling

Visibility/wiper

Tires

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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 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: 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 campaign and 143 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 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 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.