2023 Jeep Compass Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Jeep Compass has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest of all 19 model years, and ranks 16th worst (meaning it's near the best). NHTSA lists 46 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 injury, with no do-not-drive recalls, earning it a 'Best' verdict relative to other Compass years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #16 of 19 Compass years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 46
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 32 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Jeep Compass problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System17 (37%)
- Engine10 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (17%)
- Steering7 (15%)
- Other6 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (13%)
- Brakes5 (11%)
- Lane Departure4 (9%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Airbags2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the instrument panel and display screen flashing bright and then going dim, especially at dusk, sometimes traced to a failed auto-dim sensor.
- Some drivers describe the steering wheel and brakes locking up simultaneously with dashboard lights activating, in one case while driving at 50 mph.
- The engine has reportedly shut off while driving, sometimes preceded by a black navigation screen.
- Several owners describe the vehicle losing power or jerking hard when shifting into gear, accompanied by popping or sputtering sounds when cranked.
- The forward collision warning reportedly failed to alert for nearby pedestrians while the display screen flashed white.
- The hazard light button has reportedly gotten stuck, with owners comparing it unfavorably to the 2022 model year's hazard switch.
2023 Jeep Compass recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V436000Jun 13, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,033,433 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
- NHTSA 23V576000Aug 14, 2023Electrical System181,999 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
2023 Jeep Compass fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 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.
2023 compared with other Compass years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Jeep Compass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Compass ranks well among Compass model years, with a complaint index of 17 and a 'Best' verdict relative to other years.
- What problems does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA complaints center on the electrical system (17 complaints, 37% share), engine issues (10 complaints, 22% share), and collision avoidance and camera problems (8 complaints, 17% share).
- Does the 2023 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Compass: one for instrument panel cluster brightness software (campaign 23V576000) and one for radio software affecting multiple Stellantis models (campaign 24V436000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2023 Compass compare to other Compass years?
- The 2023 model's complaint index of 17 is far below years like 2018 (index 100) and 2019 (index 89), which carry 'Avoid' verdicts, making 2023 one of the stronger years in the lineup.