2017 Jeep Compass Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 90 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Jeep Compass, 39% of all 229 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. A related recall (17V740000) covers instrument panel cluster backlighting that fails to dim.
- Electrical System complaints
- 90
- 39% of 229
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel cluster and dash lighting fail to dim properly at night or in tunnels, sometimes even after the recall software update.
- Computer system or control module shuts down while driving, triggering a 'stop the vehicle' warning and multiple dashboard alerts.
- Multiple systems go dark or stop working at once, including turn signals, rear camera, park assist, four-wheel drive, radio, and instrument cluster, with the odometer flashing.
- Electrical malfunction causes the emergency brake to self-activate and gauges to stop working while driving at low speed.
- Remote starter use has been linked to a small flame or burn marks near the windshield and dashboard area.
- Check engine light and computer control module failures appear shortly after purchase, in one case within 214 miles.
When 2017 Jeep Compass electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 17, 2017, latest Apr 2, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA 17V740000Nov 21, 2017Electrical System25,823 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2017 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists 90 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Compass, which is 39% of all 229 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Jeep Compass electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 17V740000, reported November 21, 2017, covers instrument panel cluster backlighting that cannot be adjusted, and dealers update the IPC software free of charge.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Compass is 20,000 miles.
- Have the electrical issues caused crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component and year shows 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported.
- How does 2017 compare to other Compass years for electrical complaints?
- The 2017 Compass's 39% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is higher than 2010-2016 model years, though lower than 2018 (44%) and 2022 (58%).