2017 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (86), Engine (71), Unknown Or Other (64).
Key takeaways
- 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 86 | 38% |
| Engine | 71 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 | 28% |
| Power Train | 42 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 12% |
| Steering | 16 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Suspension | 8 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2026-09-19
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 ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-25
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 mak...
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-02
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, ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.