Is the 2017 Jeep COMPASS reliable?

The 2017 Jeep COMPASS has 385 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.5x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Jeep COMPASS?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (86 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (71 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (69 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Jeep COMPASS?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Contact any Jeep dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jeep COMPASS?

The 2017 Jeep COMPASS gets 22 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2182. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Jeep COMPASS?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Jeep COMPASS is approximately $1,723/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Jeep COMPASS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Jeep COMPASS has 385 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 261. The most common issue is electrical problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: had car 3 weeks 214 miles, when starting vehicle -check engine light came on. dealer states computer control module malfunction , now 31 days later no fix chrysler has determined car to be declared a lemon. dealer states can be 4 weeks before replacement vehicle. dealer has treated us well, been . There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 10 crash reports 2 injuries

385

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

1.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

86 complaints

22%

• HAD CAR 3 WEEKS 214 MILES, WHEN STARTING VEHICLE -CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION , NOW 31 DAYS LATER NO FIX CHRYSLER HAS DETERMINED CAR TO BE DECLARED A LEMON. DEALER STATES CAN BE 4 WEEKS BEFORE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. DEALER HAS TREATED US WELL, BEEN
• JEEP IS BRAND NEW, HAS 1700 MILES ON IT. WITHOUT WARNING, HEAT TURNS ON FULL SPEED OUT THE VENTS, CAN NOT TURN OFF, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK, REAR CAMERA AND PARK ASSIST DISABLED, 4 WHEEL DRIVE INOPERABLE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERABLE, RADIO INOPERABLE. OUT DOOR TEMPERATURE READS 3 DASHES. HAZARD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-25 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ERRONEOUSLY SELF ACTIVATED ABRUPTLY AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES TO STOP OPERATING AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINAT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“HAD CAR 3 WEEKS 214 MILES, WHEN STARTING VEHICLE -CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION , NOW 31 DAYS LATER NO FIX CHRYSLER HAS DETERMINED CAR TO BE DECLARED A LEMON. DEALER STATES CAN BE 4 WEEKS BEFORE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. DEALER HAS TREATED US WELL, BEEN ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Jeep COMPASS

Based on 263 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 28K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

144

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 21K mi · 55 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 29K mi · 47 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 43 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 39K mi · 35 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 29K mi · 20 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

In line with typicalmedian 21K mi · 12 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL21/11/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Jeep COMPASS

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,182

Per month

$182

Per mile

18.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,401/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Jeep COMPASS

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,723

Full coverage / month

$144

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

+3%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1723

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Jeep COMPASS Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

24K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

20K mi

4WD Wrangler/Gladiator have shorter transfer case + differential intervals if off-roaded frequently.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Jeep New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Jeep. If you're buying a used 2017 COMPASS, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Jeep dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 385 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: HAD CAR 3 WEEKS 214 MILES, WHEN STARTING VEHICLE -CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION , NOW 31 DAYS LATER NO FIX CHRYSLER HAS DETERMINED CAR TO BE DECLARED A LEMON. DEALER STATES CAN BE 4 WEEKS BEFORE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. DEALER HAS TREATED US WELL, BEEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: HAD CAR 3 WEEKS 214 MILES, WHEN STARTING VEHICLE -CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION , NOW 31 DAYS LATER NO FIX CHRYSLER HAS DETERMINED CAR TO BE DECLARED A LEMON. DEALER STATES CAN BE 4 WEEKS BEFORE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. DEALER HAS TREATED US WELL, BEEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: MY WIFE DROVE HOME FROM WORK PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY 3 HOURS LATER HAD TO BRING MY DAUGHTER TO WORK AND WINDOW WAS CRACKED FROM BOTTOM UP ABOUT 10 INCHES IN CENTER OF WINDOW WE ALSO FOUND OUT ANOTHER PERSON WHO BOUGHT A 2017 COMPASS HAD WINDOW CRACK HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING DEALER TO FIX WINDOW WE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON MAY 13, 2017. THE CONTACT WAS NOT MADE AWARE THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V301000 (POWER TRAIN) UNTIL THE MONDAY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT INQUIRED AS TO WHY THE NOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Jeep dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)