2024 Jeep COMPASS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Jeep COMPASS has 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: abs shuts off while driving for no apparent reason. when this happens cruise control shuts dow also. traded a 2022 compass in with same issue and problem was never solved.. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 10 crash reports 3 injuries

103

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

42 complaints

41%

• ABS shuts off while driving for no apparent reason. When this happens cruise control shuts dow also. Traded a 2022 Compass in with same issue and problem was never solved.
• The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while reversing at nighttime, the rearview camera displayed a dark image of the space that the vehicle was reversing into, reducing the driver’s ability to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed or re
• When driving the car will randomly active automatic emergency braking, which is especially dangerous on the highway. Lane departure has pulled me to the wrong lane, or will randomly become unavailable. Blind spot monitoring occasionally doesn’t work, or will also randomly become unavailable. Dealers

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“ABS shuts off while driving for no apparent reason. When this happens cruise control shuts dow also. Traded a 2022 Compass in with same issue and problem was never solved.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

17 complaints

17%

• On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I le
• Initially, the dash light would not go off once the door was closed. It killed the battery therefore had to take it to dealership and leave it, was told it was the auxiliary battery that was causing this. Batteries were charged but not replaced. The next incident was with fog lights. Carrying it t
• we purchased the car in Jan of 24 (lease) - for my 16 year old. wanted a SAFE car that was reliable. We had issues since the start - the interior goes black - nothing inside the car works but it still drives. No blinkers, no back up camera, not heat, no radio, no lights - nothing - it has been in

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I le”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

8 complaints

• Speedometer calibration off by3.5% . This affects, displayed fuel economy. Showed higher than actual. Also affects correct speed control setting. Checked with GPS and traffic control police radar.
• we purchased the car in Jan of 24 (lease) - for my 16 year old. wanted a SAFE car that was reliable. We had issues since the start - the interior goes black - nothing inside the car works but it still drives. No blinkers, no back up camera, not heat, no radio, no lights - nothing - it has been in
• On [XXX], a rental vehicle issued by Enterprise was stopped due to an expired North Carolina license plate [XXX] ) and a defective taillight. The expired plate was physically affixed to the Jeep Compass at the time of rental, yet Enterprise’s rental receipt showed a different plate number [XXX] ).

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Speedometer calibration off by3.5% . This affects, displayed fuel economy. Showed higher than actual. Also affects correct speed control setting. Checked with GPS and traffic control police radar.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

6 complaints

• On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I le
• check engine light came on after starting to back out of my driveway,Dashboard lights flashing. car just turned off, turned car back on emergency brake turned on by itself, all exterior lights were flashing. car turned off, I called roadside assistance and they towed to nearest dealership, that was
• the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I’m not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I’m not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a colli

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

• The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while in stop and go traffic, with the A/C activated, the contact smelled a strong odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then observed smoke coming from the passenger’s side of the engine compartment under the hood. The vehicle wa
• Service four-wheel-drive light keeps on coming off and on on the dash and drive mode unavailable keeps on flashing on the dash no idea why have taken it to the dealership. They cannot figure it out. I’ve asked them to submit a ticket to corporate. They still can’t figure it out. The codes are stored
• the accident occurred on [XXX] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I’m not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I’m not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [XXX]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a colli

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while in stop and go traffic, with the A/C activated, the contact smelled a strong odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then observed smoke coming from the passenger’s side of the engine compartment under the hood. The vehicle wa”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 103 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: ABS shuts off while driving for no apparent reason. When this happens cruise control shuts dow also. Traded a 2022 Compass in with same issue and problem was never solved.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I le
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Speedometer calibration off by3.5% . This affects, displayed fuel economy. Showed higher than actual. Also affects correct speed control setting. Checked with GPS and traffic control police radar.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I le
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)