2023 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (6) · Power Train (6) · Electrical System (5)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-06-13 · campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-14 · campaign 23V576000 · 181,999 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
Service bulletins (371)
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.
Suspension 2026-10-16 · 17-005-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. rear wheel bearing noise the customer may notice the following: symptom: ● rear wheel bearing noise on the left side while driving the vehicle. this bulletin involves replacing the left rear wheel bearing.
Engine 2026-10-16 · 09-026-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. low oil pressure customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation symptom: the technician may find that the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc) has been set: ● p06dd - engine oil pressure control
Engine 2026-10-08 · 18-081-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p0607 - control module performance. customer
Engine 2026-10-08 · 18-081-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p0607 - control module performance. customer
Power Train 2026-09-19 · 21-042-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. 1.5l transmission diagnosis service solution customers may experience one or more of the following: symptom: ● transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. this service bulletin is to pro
Service Brakes 2026-09-17 · S268A000017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer can not make changes to pedestrian emergency braking (peb) setting in radio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 371 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Steering“my vehicle is a 2023 jeep compass. i just had to replace my racket pinion, steering power train issue. there is no way at 70,000 miles this goes in a vehicle. no warning lights... just loudin clanking when driving & turning...yes, inspected by jeep, dodge, ram dealership 0n 9/25/26. had it fixed on 10/5/26 & paid a lot of money for it.…”
2026-10-16 · Electrical System · 43,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and completely stalled. the warning message "performance limited—fuel system error" illuminated. approximately one week prior, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure. the failure was diagnosed as a software gl…”
2026-10-16 · Steering“my car has less than 35k miles on it and i just had to spend over $2,100 dollars to repair the rack, pinion, and steering mount. they said this problem is common. for a car to be this new and need repairs this quick is ridiculous.…”
2026-09-22 · Steering“multiple electronic/body-control systems fail intermittently, confirmed by dealer diagnostics (dtc summary report, 5+ service visits): active lane management/blind spot system shows "blind spot alert unavailable" and lane-keep faults, mainly during turns and lane crossings (dtc u0422-00, "implausible data received from body control module," stored …”
2026-05-27 · Steering“steering rack needs to be replaced per dealership. reported loud clunking noise when turning. not covered under warranty. was told it was regular car maintenance. 49k miles with bumper to bumper expired a month before complaint. have noted in forums multiple complaints for same issue yet jeep refuses to cover. …”
2026-04-30 · Unknown Or Other“the heating unit isn’t working. it blows out cold air when on hot and sometimes it switches to different setting for the heating unit. …”
2026-02-22 · Unknown Or Other“the car sways back and forth and the steering wheel shakes.…”
2026-02-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“nhtsa safety complaint summary component: braking system / electronic stability control / electrical system incident date: november 5, 2025 vehicle mileage: 5,207 description of defect: while operating the vehicle at highway speeds on the grand central parkway, the vehicle suffered a sudden and complete loss of primary braking function. simultaneo…”
2026-01-29 · Seat Belts“i am filing this complaint regarding a deceptive business practice at haddad dodge kia involving the falsification of official vehicle service records and the mishandling of safety-critical repairs. 1. verification of safety defect: in december 2025, a technician at this dealership confirmed a failure in my vehicle's occupant restraint system (sea…”
2026-01-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 30,023 mi“the contact's granddaughter owns a 2023 jeep compass. the contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving approximately 65 mph with her daughter in the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled into an auto shop parking lot. the contact stated that an independent mech…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.