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2023 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 Compass years

The 2023 Jeep Compass ranks 15th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 7, making it one of the best years for this model. It has 46 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported to NHTSA.

Complaints
46
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 32 hwy

Top 2023 Jeep Compass problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System17 (37%)
  2. Engine10 (22%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (17%)
  4. Steering7 (15%)
  5. Other6 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain6 (13%)
  7. Brakes5 (11%)
  8. Lane Departure4 (9%)
  9. Fuel System3 (7%)
  10. Airbags2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Steering and brakes reportedly locked up while driving, with dashboard lights illuminating and loss of vehicle control.
  • Airbags failed to deploy during a front-end collision, according to one owner report.
  • Engine reportedly shut off while driving and required a restart, sometimes paired with a blacked-out navigation screen.
  • The hazard light button reportedly got stuck repeatedly, with owners comparing it unfavorably to the 2022 model's button.
  • Vehicle reportedly stalled with the rear door opening unintendedly and the rear seat shifting forward during a rental incident.
  • Instrument panel and display screen reportedly flashed bright and dim at dusk due to a failed auto-dim sensor, and forward collision warning reportedly failed to alert for nearby pedestrians.
2023 Jeep Compass complaints: complaints filed per month6Mar 2023Aug 2023Dec 2023Jul 2024Nov 2024May 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (6).

2023 Jeep Compass recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good2780025
2022Avoid93222425
2023Best746227
2024Caution6752027
2025Caution5326027

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Compass ranks 15th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 7, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other Compass years.
What problems does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 46 complaints for the 2023 Compass, led by the Electrical System (17 complaints, 37% share), followed by Engine (10 complaints) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (8 complaints).
Does the 2023 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for instrument panel cluster brightness software (campaign 23V576000) and one involving radio software affecting multiple Jeep and Chrysler models (campaign 24V436000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2023 Compass compare to other bad Compass years?
The 2023 Compass's complaint index of 7 is far lower than the 2018 model year's index of 100 and the 2014, 2019, and 2022 Compass years, which all carry 'Avoid' verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Jeep Compass?
EPA rates the 2023 Compass at 27 mpg combined (24 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400.

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.