2025 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (4) · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (3) · Air Bags (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jeep Compass model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (268)
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 2026-10-16 · 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
Electrical System 2026-10-14 · 9100652 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuse block - pwr distribution 1) false fails on pcr, dbsm and pdcs stuck closed or open diagnostics, dtc p2af5 or p2af6, leading to ntf and unnecessary replacements. current controls are not robust against depleted auxiliary battery condition. please follow sol s2508000031. 2) a/c blowing hot air or
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 268 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“when driving on highway speeds, the car sometimes has a lightning bolt displayed on the dashboard and the car slows down to under 25 mph. car needs to be parked or turned off and on again and then it can be driven to highway speeds again. online says electronic throttle control issue.…”
2026-10-15 · Suspension“car was shaking violently and was steadily getting worse. automatic light dimmer had malfunctioned resulting in several instances of being pulled over. luckily never got a citation. started chewing the rear tires off from the first 3k miles dealer never would address the problem. had to voluntary surrender the vehicle cause we couldn’t pay for it a…”
2026-10-06 · Power Train“while driving my 2025 jeep compass, the vehicle displayed a “service 4x4” warning and began producing a loud engine/drivetrain noise accompanied by severe physical jerking and you could hear the car having difficulty shifting gears once the transmission got hot enough (over 130 degrees). the jerking was significant enough to affect the vehicle’s no…”
2026-09-17 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“i bought my jeep brand new in 2025. i have had multiple occasions where my breaks lock up when on the highway or main roads. the collision detection settings are all "off" since my first experience of this happening. i have taken my vehile in the jeep facility a couple of times now and they tell me they do not see anything coming out bad on their e…”
2026-09-07 · Wheels“the problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. i had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to excessive tire wear on the inner portion of the tire. the car has only been driving under normal driving conditions for the area; 95…”
2026-09-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 2,736 mi · 💥 crash“the contact rented a 2025 jeep compass. the contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking space, the engine revved and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. the contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shifted the transmission to reverse(r). during the failure, the vehicle crashed into a wall causing damages t…”
2026-08-29 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. car slows down on its own at times. media screen glitches as well. dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. dealer has continuously stated that the sensor needs to be kept cl…”
2026-08-28 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. the emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. when driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. byers chrysler jeep dodge ram dealership in columbus serviced the vehicle may 20…”
2026-08-13 · Engine · 15,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact rented a 2025 jeep compass. while the contact’s husband was driving approximately 70 mph, there was a burning odor and an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was steered to the side of the road, and the contact and her husband observed whitish gray smoke that eventually turned black coming from the engine co…”
2026-06-25 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“the vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. after multiple repair attempts this continues. previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.