2025 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Lane Departure (4).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 42% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 38% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 15% |
| Engine | 3 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-17
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 anyt...
Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2026-09-07
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 drivi...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-01
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...
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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.