2025 Jeep Compass reliability
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Compass over 2 years — 13 per year. It is too early to rank against other Compass years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 26), then Forward collision avoidance (10) and Lane departure (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (16 of 26). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
The 2024 Compass has 52 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
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 2025 Jeep Compass. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (26 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I bought my jeep brand new in 2025. I have had multiple occasions where my breaks lock up when on the highway or main roads. The collision detection settings are all "OFF" since my first experience of this happening. I…"
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"The problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. I had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. Now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to…"
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"The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking space, the engine revved and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to…"
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"Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for…"
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"Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. When driving, the…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 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 |
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| Compass four-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | All-wheel drive | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 20V208000. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Jeep Compass reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Compass over 2 years — 13 per year. It is too early to rank against other Compass years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Jeep Compass?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 26), then Forward collision avoidance (10) and Lane departure (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (16 of 26). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2025 Jeep Compass more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Compass has 52 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 Jeep Compass been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Jeep Compass.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Jeep Compass?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2025 Jeep Compass with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Jeep Compass get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Jeep Compass is 27 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).