Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Jeep Compass has 15 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Tire rods and suspension failed vehicle is unsafe to operate . |
| Apr 22, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | When driving my Jeep Compass, there have been numerous instances of the vehicle stalling out when sl... |
| Oct 26, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was traveling northbound on ih35 near exit 329 outside of Waco, Tx travel to Dallas Tx I was in th... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, ther... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving at highway speeds, the engine shut off and power steering is disabled. The dashboard ... |
| Nov 23, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | ON 11/23/20 I WAS AT QUIRK CHRYSLER JEEP DEALER GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AND I WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH F... |
| Sep 18, 2020 | STEERING | MY 2017 JEEP COMPASS HAS BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING/PULLING. THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM AN... |
| Jan 7, 2020 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CAR STALLED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS. I WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT AND WHEN I WE... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TAKARA RECALL. I WOKE UP IN THE AM TO GO TO MEET MY FRIEND, STATED JEEP, IT WAS RUNNING FUNNY.SO I P... |
| Mar 8, 2019 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2017 JEEP COMPASS FROM PAPAS DODGE IN NEW BRITAIN, CT. THE STOP/ST... |
| Feb 11, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | THE ESS SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHEN I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED AND I LET GO THE BRE... |
| Sep 30, 2018 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND... |
| Jan 12, 2018 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON 1/12/18 MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START SO I CALLED FOR A TOW TO TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AUTO CENTER TH... |
| Jul 1, 2017 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNOR... |
| Jun 19, 2017 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CAR SHUTS OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP WHEN THE AUTO OFF/ON IS TURNED OFF. ENGINE LIGHT FINALLY STARTED... |