2017 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (37) · Power Train (27) · Electrical System (25)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jeep Compass model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
159 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2017-12-21 · campaign 17V824000 · 61,791 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: 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 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V740000 · 25,823 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is T70.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-07-07 · campaign 17V433000 · 12,989 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.
Risk: If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2017-05-09 · campaign 17V301000 · 4,705 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.
Risk: 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 risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26.
Service bulletins (259)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · 112842 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bolt - hex flange head
Structure:body 2026-04-22 · S2523000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
door latch, handle and ajar additional service information.
Electrical System 2026-04-15 · 08-075-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear taillamp condensation clearing procedure on occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the symptom: inside of the lenses fig. 1. this may be reported after the lamps have been turned on and brought up to operating temperature, turned off and
Suspension 2026-04-08 · 9004338 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicing the stabilizer bar links for jeep compass: if bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. if replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new metal end.
Suspension 2026-04-07 · 9004338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jeep compass built prior to jan 4, 2021, when servicing the stabilizer bar links. if bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. if replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new metal end.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Showing the 6 most recent of 259 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-19 · Wheels“i am reporting a serious steering/suspension safety problem with my 2017 jeep compass. after picking the vehicle up from the dealership following repairs/service, the vehicle was significantly more difficult and frightening to control than before. while driving, the jeep will suddenly veer toward the shoulder/ditch or toward/over the center line ev…”
2026-05-25 · Unknown Or Other“when driving the 2017 jeep compass, a bubble which has formed on the touchscreen causes it to randomly change different settings (such as turning on the heated seats/steering wheel, turning on the ac or heat, etc.), caused music to suddenly start playing at loud volumes, caused it to call random numbers, etc. which makes it impossible to use the to…”
2026-04-02 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 177,382 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2017 jeep compass. the contact had traded a prior vehicle for the jeep. the vehicle was a private sale. the following day, the mileage jumped nearly 40,000 miles. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 110,246 and the next day the mileage was 154,085. since owning the vehicle, the contact stated that the mi…”
2026-03-31 · Electrical System“car just cuts off. batteries are good, alternator good no codes! rpm goes to o cuts off parking break comes takes a couple of seconds to start then cuts off at random times while driving very unsafe!!!! taken to dealer can’t find anything wrong!!!…”
2026-03-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking abnormally. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned off, and exited the vehicle to inspect the brakes. the brakes on the vehicle and the brak…”
2026-03-02 · Wheels“tire rods and suspension failed vehicle is unsafe to operate .…”
2026-02-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 61,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle were shaking and vibrating abnormally. the contact stopped the vehicle to inspect it and became aware that the front passenger…”
2026-02-03 · Power Train · 100,851 mi“the contact owns a 2017 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph in the middle lane, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly. while accelerating, there was an abnormal grinding and clanking metallic sound coming from the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. after three hours of being stranded on the roadway, the vehicle was…”
2026-02-02 · Engine“i was approaching a stoplight and every light on the dash lit up, the car wouldn’t go after stopping and it wouldn’t turn off when put in park. i also couldn’t shift into any other gear. this is seriously dangerous and not the first time i’ve had major mechanical issues with this vehicle. …”
2025-12-26 · Electrical System“my lights keep blinking on dashboard saying 4 wheeldrive isn't available and my vehicle keeps shutting off in the middle of me driving it,this is very dangerous,i took it to carlock dodge jeep and for recall on vehicle that they say was causing the problem they fixed the recall but vehicle still doing the same thing…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.