Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Jeep Compass has 1 recall, 129 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
129
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V208000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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, p...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Jeep Compass SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I tried the auto start on the fob car would not start I tried to the push start nothing again . Did... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My vehicle’s engine has shut off completely in the middle of the road TWICE, both on busy highways. ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On December 9th, my Jeep compass caught fire in Tyson’s corner parking lot (1750 Tysons BLVD). The f... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving home at night car flashed a hi temp coolant warning and shut down..Waited a couple minutes a... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought my 2020 Jeep Compass from Moses Factory Outlet in Teays Valley WV 2/1/25. The whole time I ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving the 2020 Compass a message will s poradically appear on the dashboard display about "H... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The car suddenly would not accelerate over 20 miles per hour when I was driving on a busy road. The ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the infot... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The Light came on the dashboard to "SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM"---so I brought it to a Jeep Dealership se... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Driving down a busy street going about 40MPH and the car spontaneously turned off and completely lo... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | WHEELS | Subject: Complaint Against American Warranty – Tire & Rim Coverage To Whom It May Concern, I am fi... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I had to get my engine replaced a year after I got it. The vehicle has an overheating issue. The veh... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Coolant temperature warning and sudden engine shutdowns. This has occurred multiple times in 3 month... |
| May 7, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The wipers have stopped working and I am unable to find a motor to replace it. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My engine light kept on coming on esc failure I replaced the aux battery then reg battery then alter... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving down the road going about 40mph. The car stopped abruptly and displayer low coolant wa... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distor... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Potential Odomete rollback Indicated |
| Feb 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Two recurring issues that happen at the same time. The auto stop/start feature stops working. Error ... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car won’t start due to Low Coolant error, fluids are fine. |