2017 Jeep Compass: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
228
Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
3
Injuries
36.0
Severity index
Severity index 36.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Jeep Compass ranks 100 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 26% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 86 | 37.7% |
| ENGINE | 71 | 31.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 64 | 28.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 42 | 18.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 27 | 11.8% |
| STEERING | 15 | 6.6% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 5.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 4.4% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 86 of 228 complaints (37.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 8 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V740000 | 21/11/2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 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 Stan |
| 17V824000 | 21/12/2017 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th |
| 17V301000 | 09/05/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break. |
| 17V433000 | 07/07/2017 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.