2020 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Engine (79), Electrical System (66), Power Train (29).
Key takeaways
- 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 79 | 55% |
| Electrical System | 66 | 46% |
| Power Train | 29 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 20% |
| Steering | 8 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-13
Carvana falsifying 150 inspection on tie rods that's having issue with two different vehicles on 2020 jeep compass and 2021 jeep compass
Engine And Engine Cooling,power Train - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. While driving for 5–10 minutes at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and a "Pressure Overheating" message was displayed. The Automatic Emergency Braking feature activated. The contact called roadside assistance and h...
Steering,suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-30
My 2020 Jeep Compass develops significant shaking and vibration when I apply the brakes while traveling above approximately 70 mph. The vibration affects the vehicle’s stability and makes me concerned about maintaining control and stopping safely at highway speeds. The vehicle was inspected and serviced by an authoriz...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.