Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Jeep Compass, most frequently naming the driver assistance, brakes and electrical categories. 129 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
There are major software issues. The vehicle brakes unexpectedly. It is completely random and extremely dangerous. The satellite radio content is altered with the use of A.I. . It is similar to Deepfake scam. I can scan the network and send logs if needed.
While cruising at 36mph, we decided to initiate the cruise control. Upon reaching a slow-down traffic ahead, the brakes were applied to slow the vehicle, however the cruise control did not disengage and the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The brakes were pressed three times and still the car could not stop. We were in a two-lane road with an opposite direction lane on the other side of the grassy median. We saw an opening in between the stopped vehicles and crossed over from right to left lane into the grassy median, hit a ditch, and did a sharp turn into opposing traffic, almost hitting another vehicle as they moved out of way, and stopped the vehicle on the opposite side of the road. When the vehicle hit the ditch crossing the median, the right front tire popped and helped in stopping the vehicle. Four family members including myself were in the vehicle and there were several cars already stopped in the lanes. This incident caused great safety concerns for my family and the vehicles around us. Had we hit the cars while crossing over, it would have caused a chain reaction of "hits" as the cars were already lined up and stopped. We brought the car to the Jeep dealership and they did confirm that the internal valve body failure and TCM fault contributed to improper communication within the transmission. They did replace the TCM and valve body assembly, reprogrammed the module and road tested the vehicle. The auto stop/start warning light came on after the incident. They performed a battery test for the main and auxiliary, and both failed load test and read at low voltages. Both batteries were replaced and fault codes cleared. Upon receiving the vehicle, I tested the cruise control component and it has been working for the past three months now.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Alignment Gap And Flush Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Misalignment of play and profile in the frontal region (hood, fender and bumper) and between side doors. This bulletin involves inspecting for an alignment issue with the hood, fenders and/or doors and aligning as necessary.
POWER TRAIN
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Gear Changing Issue The customer must describe the following: SYMPTOM: ● Poor driveability/shifting when changing from sixth to seventh gear.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. R1H Radio USB Update to U41.17 Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Embedded Navigation application does not recognize voice commands in Spanish. ● The infotainment system intermittently reboots automatically. NOTE: Rearview Camera (RVC) functions normally. This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to U41.17.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
R1L Radio Screen Goes Blank after transitioning from logistic to customer mode
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Whistle Noise From Engine Area Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Whistle noise from engine compartment.
POWER TRAIN
Transmission Oil Pump - Service Transmission Message Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination, and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U0287-00 - Lost Communication With Transmission Fluid Pump Module 1. Customers must also comment on one or more of the following: ● The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) is disabled. ● “Service Transmission” message is displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). This bulletin involves replacement of the Transmission Electric Oil Pump and reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026Viewing | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 |
| 2024 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52.8 |
| 2023 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 50.0 |
| 2022 | 219 | 4 | 0 | 52.5 |
| 2021 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 45.1 |
| 2020 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 50.6 |
| 2019 | 325 | 2 | 1 | 56.8 |
| 2018 | 931 | 6 | 0 | 52.3 |
| 2017 | 228 | 4 | 3 | 60.3 |
| 2016 | 291 | 1 | 4 | 55.0 |
| 2015 | 113 | 1 | 4 | 51.8 |
| 2014 | 306 | 2 | 2 | 58.3 |
| 2013 | 80 | 1 | 2 | 50.3 |
| 2012 | 184 | 4 | 2 | 55.0 |
| 2011 | 187 | 3 | 2 | 53.7 |
| 2010 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 54.3 |
| 2009 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 |
| 2008 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 31.6 |
| 2007 | 259 | 3 | 0 | 49.2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.