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Jeep Compass

2017–2021 only

2,948 classified complaints 10 recalls

581,963 sold in the US for 2017–2021.

29 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017–2021 Jeep Compass models have 2,948 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 18,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 820 complaints · 14/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 453 complaints · 7.8/10k sold

Median onset: 16,000 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 353 complaints · 6.1/10k sold

Median onset: 17,700 miles.

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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 177 complaints · 3.0/10k sold

Median onset: 43,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 176 complaints · 3.0/10k sold

Median onset: 17,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 159 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 34,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 148 complaints · 2.5/10k sold

Median onset: 21,831 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 90 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 18,400 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2017–2021 compare with other Compass years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full Jeep Compass report for every year and full specs/safety data.