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2015 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 43 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Jeep Compass, 38% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 66,885 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
43
38% of 113
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
66,885 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts down suddenly while driving at speeds ranging from parking-lot maneuvers to highway speeds, sometimes leaving the driver without power steering.
  • Throttle body or throttle control failures cause sudden loss of acceleration, with the check engine and electronic throttle control lights illuminating.
  • Vehicle loses power and refuses to accelerate above low speeds (around 10-20 mph) even with the pedal fully pressed.
  • Stalling episodes recur during turns or from a complete stop, forcing owners to restart the engine to regain drive.
  • Owners describe intermittent throttle control and traction control warning lights appearing before acceleration loss occurs.

When 2015 Jeep Compass engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2015, latest Feb 17, 2026.

2015 Jeep Compass engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2015May 2018Jan 2019Oct 2019Dec 2020May 2021Oct 2023Feb 2026
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Dec 2018 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 201011 (15%)
  2. 201151 (27%)
  3. 201245 (24%)
  4. 201314 (18%)
  5. 2014116 (38%)
  6. 201543 (38%)
  7. 2016174 (59%)
  8. 201777 (34%)
  9. 2018492 (52%)
  10. 2019169 (51%)
  11. 202083 (59%)
  12. 202124 (30%)
  13. 202241 (18%)
  14. 202310 (22%)
  15. 20249 (17%)
  16. 20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA lists 43 engine-related complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 38% of the 113 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Compass engine stalling issue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Compass engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 66,885 miles.
What do owners say happens when the engine fails?
Owners report sudden stalling while driving, loss of acceleration, and throttle control warning lights, sometimes followed by loss of power steering.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data for this engine complaint area lists 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.