2023 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (14), Steering (7), Forward Collision Avoidance (7).
Key takeaways
- 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 30% |
| Steering | 7 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 15% |
| Engine | 7 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 13% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-22
Multiple electronic/body-control systems fail intermittently, confirmed by dealer diagnostics (DTC summary report, 5+ service visits): Active Lane Management/Blind Spot system shows "blind spot alert unavailable" and lane-keep faults, mainly during turns and lane crossings (DTC U0422-00, "Implausible Data Received From...
Steering - filed 2026-05-27
Steering rack needs to be replaced per dealership. Reported loud clunking noise when turning. Not covered under warranty. Was told it was regular car maintenance. 49k miles with bumper to bumper expired a month before complaint. Have noted in forums multiple complaints for same issue yet jeep refuses to cover.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-30
The heating unit isn’t working. It blows out cold air when on hot and sometimes it switches to different setting for the heating unit.
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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.