2017 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 40 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Compass, 17% of that year's 229 total complaints, with 1 crash and no fires. Median mileage at failure was 25,030 miles, and there is no related brake recall on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 40
- 17% of 229
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 25,030 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the electronic parking brake self-activating without warning while driving at low speeds, bringing the vehicle to an abrupt stop.
- Several complaints describe total electrical shutdowns on the highway that knock out steering assist, dash instruments, and brake response at the same time.
- Some drivers report the automatic stop-start system failing to restart the engine at a stoplight while the parking brake stays engaged, blocking movement in traffic.
- Owners describe brake pedal feel becoming very hard to press or unresponsive right after the emergency brake engages unexpectedly.
- One complaint describes a loud grinding noise from the brakes along with the vehicle continuing to roll after being put in park with the emergency brake set.
- A few owners report the vehicle unexpectedly gaining power or failing to slow down when brakes were applied, forcing them to steer onto the shoulder to stop.
When 2017 Jeep Compass brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 26, 2017, latest Mar 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Jeep Compass
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Compass model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Jeep Compass?
- NHTSA lists 40 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Compass, which is 17% of the 229 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Jeep Compass?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2017 Jeep Compass.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2017 Compass?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 25,030 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash linked to brake complaints for the 2017 Compass and no fires or injuries.
- How does the 2017 Compass compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 model year's 17% share of complaints tied to brakes is the highest among the years listed, compared to shares like 10% in 2018 and 15% in 2019.