2024 Jeep Compass problems and complaints

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (25), Electrical System (18), Lane Departure (9).

Key takeaways

  • 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Forward Collision Avoidance2548%
Electrical System1835%
Lane Departure917%
Unknown Or Other815%
Engine713%
Power Train612%
Service Brakes510%
Air Bags48%
Vehicle Speed Control36%
Exterior Lighting36%
Seat Belts24%
Steering24%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD4/54/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-09

The vehicle experiences severe, recurring electrical and drivetrain failures while operating at highway speeds (up to 70 MPH). On August 8, 2026, while driving on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden loss of motive power/drivetrain engagement accompanied by non-stop audible warning chimes, cluster warning light c...

Lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-17

The vehicle suffers from severe, persistent electrical and powertrain failures that compromise safe operation. Multiple Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have completely failed, including the Lane Keeping Assistance, Blind Spot Warning, and Forward Collision Warning systems.When driving, the vehicle constantly ...

Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-17

I am writing to request immediate assistance with our Jeep, which has become a serious safety hazard for our family. We purchased the jeep less than 2 years ago and over the past three months it has repeatedly failed to start or has stalled unexpectedly, leaving us stranded on multiple occasions. Despite taking the veh...

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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.