2023 Jeep Compass problems and complaints

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (13), Forward Collision Avoidance (7), Engine (7).

Key takeaways

  • 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1329%
Forward Collision Avoidance716%
Engine716%
Steering613%
Unknown Or Other613%
Power Train613%
Exterior Lighting49%
Vehicle Speed Control37%
Lane Departure37%
Service Brakes37%
Suspension24%
Fuel/Propulsion System24%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2023 Jeep Compass SUV AWDNot ratedNot rated5/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Steering - filed 2026-05-27

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.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-30

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.

Steering,suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-22

The car sways back and forth and the steering wheel shakes.

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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.