Reliable Auto DB

2015 Jeep Compass reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Jeep Compass has 113 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Compass years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses and connections.

2012 Jeep Compass
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Complaints

113

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (30 of 113), then Electrical system (22) and Air bags (16). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Compass has 307 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2016 has 293 complaints, 18 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Jeep Compass. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, hoses and connections 2015-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V878000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

Complaints by component (113 total)

Engine
30
Electrical system
22
Air bags
16
Speed control
15
Seats
12
Powertrain
10
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
Service brakes
6
Steering
4
Structure
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Exterior lighting
2
Seat belts
2
Wheels
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Both headrests on our 2015 Jeep Compass have deployed. It happened while parked in our driveway and without warnings or symptoms. The headrest in the passenger's side happened first, then maybe two months later the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-19
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a pedestrian assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle, and the vehicle moved…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-02-17
  • "I'm not sure if these are related incidents or not, but at the end of Nov. 2025 I was driving in heavy traffic when all of a sudden I noticed a warning light on the dash came on. Then as I kept going another light, and…"
    Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-01-02
  • "Component or System Involved: ABS module (Anti-lock Braking System), with apparent impact on transmission and engine performance. The component is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-09-29
  • "Passenger headrest exploded while parked - thankfully it happened overnight while no one was in the seat. I checked online and there’s tons of reports of this exact issue with no way to repair it or recall it. There’s…"
    Seats · filed 2025-08-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD Not rated 3 stars Not rated 4 stars
2015 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD Not rated 3 stars Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $2800
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3100
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Four-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Compass front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 22 26 24 MPG $2700
Compass front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 30 25 MPG $2600
Compass front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $2800
Compass front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

MK49 (US), 2012–2016
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 215/65R17 (typical)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 16V668000. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?

The 2015 Jeep Compass has 113 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Compass years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses and connections.

What are common problems with a 2015 Jeep Compass?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (30 of 113), then Electrical system (22) and Air bags (16). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Jeep Compass more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Compass has 307 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2016 has 293 complaints, 18 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Jeep Compass been recalled?

The 2015 Jeep Compass has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Compass with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Jeep Compass get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Jeep Compass is 23.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Compass take?

5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-668 cover on the Jeep Compass?

NHTSA campaign 16V668000.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Compass?

MK49 (US) (2012-2016).