2021 Jeep Compass Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2021 Jeep Compass has a complaint index of 33, ranking 13th worst among 19 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has zero recalls and its top problem area is the Electrical System at 45% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #13 of 19 Compass years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 80
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2021 Jeep Compass problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System36 (45%)
- Other29 (36%)
- Engine24 (30%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (11%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Steering6 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (6%)
- Fuel System4 (5%)
- Lane Departure3 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report sudden loss of dashboard and radio display along with loss of steering and brake control while underway.
- Owners describe the engine warning of coolant temperature too high and the vehicle powering down while driving even though coolant temperature appeared normal.
- Steering complaints include a noise from the front end at low speed that grows louder with extended driving, and the steering wheel pulling strongly left or right on the highway.
- Some owners say lane assist and the front collision camera stopped working suddenly while driving in rain.
- A few drivers report the transmission jumping out of gear and jerking forward unexpectedly, sometimes tied to camera system faults.
- One owner reported airbags failing to deploy during a crash.
2021 Jeep Compass recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2021 Jeep Compass fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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.
2021 compared with other Compass years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Compared with other Compass model years, the 2021 has a complaint index of 33, ranking 13th worst out of 19 years, and carries a Good verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2021 Jeep Compass?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 45% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 80,000 miles.
- Does the 2021 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
- How does the 2021 Compass compare to the 2018 Compass?
- The 2018 Compass has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, much worse than the 2021 Compass's complaint index of 33 and Good verdict.
- What fuel economy does the 2021 Jeep Compass get?
- EPA rates the 2021 Compass at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.