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2015 Jeep Compass Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Jeep Compass, 20% of its 113 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 66,885 miles. No related recalls are on file for this component.

Electrical System complaints
23
20% of 113
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
66,885 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses power and enters limp mode while driving, with the check engine and throttle control lights coming on.
  • Electronic throttle control fails in motion, causing loss of acceleration at highway speeds.
  • Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving, sometimes after prior repairs to the battery, throttle sensor, or catalytic converter.
  • Car will not start or crank even after battery and cable replacements.
  • Camshaft and crankshaft sensors reportedly fail repeatedly, triggering warning lights and reduced speed.
  • All electrical components and engine power reportedly cut out mid-drive in heavy traffic in one case.

When 2015 Jeep Compass electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2015, latest Jun 27, 2024.

2015 Jeep Compass electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2015Feb 2018Oct 2019Sep 2020Apr 2021Sep 2022Jun 2023
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Jun 2024; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200733 (13%)
  2. 20084 (4%)
  3. 20095 (11%)
  4. 20108 (11%)
  5. 201122 (12%)
  6. 201225 (14%)
  7. 201313 (16%)
  8. 201440 (13%)
  9. 201523 (20%)
  10. 201662 (21%)
  11. 201790 (39%)
  12. 2018411 (44%)
  13. 2019147 (45%)
  14. 202067 (48%)
  15. 202136 (45%)
  16. 2022128 (58%)
  17. 202317 (37%)
  18. 202419 (37%)
  19. 202512 (46%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2015 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Jeep Compass, which is 20% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Compass electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2015 Jeep Compass.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Compass?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Compass is 66,885 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2015 Compass owners report most?
Owners commonly report the vehicle entering limp mode, throttle control failure while driving, sudden stalling, and no-start conditions.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
Among the 23 Electrical System complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

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.