2021 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (34), Unknown Or Other (28), Engine (18).
Key takeaways
- 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 43% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 35% |
| Engine | 18 | 23% |
| Power Train | 9 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-09-14
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle lost power, but was able to be restarted, and the vehicle drove in LIMP Mode to the dealer. The "D" on the instrument panel was flashing during failure, and ther...
Engine - filed 2026-09-06
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2021 Jeep Compass Limited due to repeated coolant loss, overheating/high-temperature warnings, and eventual engine failure. The vehicle began losing coolant and required frequent refilling. The problem progressively worsened until coolant would immediately leak out underneat...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-05
Screen glitching can’t use touch screen and rear view camera not available when screen is glitching.
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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.