YearToAvoid

2015 Jeep Compass Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2015 Jeep Compass ranks 14th out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 28 and a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 113 complaints, mostly engine (38%) and electrical system (20%) issues, plus one recall for a steering hose clamp.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
28/100
#14 of 19 Compass years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
113
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Top 2015 Jeep Compass problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine43 (38%)
  2. Other29 (26%)
  3. Electrical System23 (20%)
  4. Airbags16 (14%)
  5. Structure & Body15 (13%)
  6. Brakes12 (11%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain10 (9%)
  8. Fuel System9 (8%)
  9. Steering4 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the engine suddenly shutting down while driving or pulling out of a parking space, sometimes leaving the vehicle without steering assist.
  • Some describe airbags failing to deploy in moderate-to-high speed collisions, including a 50 mph front-end crash and a rollover.
  • Electrical failures are reported where warning lights illuminate, multiple systems lose power, and the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate before shutting down completely.
  • A steering complaint describes the power steering return hose rubbing against the front suspension sway bar, risking a hole and loss of steering assist.
  • One owner reported the airbag warning light repeatedly returning even after dealer replacement of the airbag system.
  • A structural complaint notes sharp, protruding seat rail edges that can injure a passenger's leg.
2015 Jeep Compass complaints: complaints filed per quarter92015 Q22017 Q22018 Q32020 Q12021 Q22022 Q32024 Q12025 Q2
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q4 (9).

2015 Jeep Compass recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V878000Dec 23, 2015Steering60,140 vehicles

    Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

    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.

    Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

    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.

2015 Jeep Compass fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Compass years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Best1180124
2014Avoid83307223
2015Good28113123
2016Avoid78293122
2017Caution72229422

All Jeep Compass years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2015 Compass a complaint index of 28, the 14th-highest among 19 model years, and it carries a Good verdict relative to other Compass years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Compass?
Engine issues make up 38% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 20% and airbag complaints at 14%, according to NHTSA.
Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (15V878000) for a power steering hose retention clamp that may have been installed incorrectly during assembly; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 Compass compare to other Compass years?
The 2015 model has a complaint index of 28, far lower than the worst years like 2018 (index 100) and 2014 or 2019 (index 83 and 89), all rated Avoid.
At what mileage do 2015 Compass problems typically show up?
Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 62,000 miles, with engine and electrical complaints centered around 66,885 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.