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2024 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#6 most-complained of 16 Compass years

The 2024 Jeep Compass has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst out of 16 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues drive 52% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 37%.

Complaints
52
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
6 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 32 hwy

Top 2024 Jeep Compass problems

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

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras27 (52%)
  2. Electrical System19 (37%)
  3. Engine9 (17%)
  4. Lane Departure9 (17%)
  5. Other8 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain6 (12%)
  7. Brakes5 (10%)
  8. Airbags4 (8%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (4%)
  10. Steering2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during crashes, including one report of hitting a guardrail at 70 mph with no deployment.
  • Active lane management and forward crash sensors reportedly activate or disable simultaneously without warning, sometimes jerking the vehicle off the road.
  • Owners describe sudden total loss of power while driving, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic.
  • A vehicle caught fire while parked with just over 13,000 miles on it, with the fire spreading to nearby vehicles.
  • ABS reportedly shuts off unexpectedly while driving, along with cruise control disengaging at the same time.
  • Smoke and a strong odor were reported coming from the engine compartment while driving in stop-and-go traffic.
2024 Jeep Compass complaints: complaints filed per month11Oct 2024Apr 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
94 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2025 (11).

2024 Jeep Compass recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022Avoid93222425
2023Best746227
2024Caution6752027
2025Caution5326027

All Jeep Compass years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2024 Compass a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst among 16 model years, which earns it a Caution verdict relative to other Compass years.
What are the biggest problems with the 2024 Jeep Compass?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints make up 52% of reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 37% and Engine problems at 17%, based on NHTSA owner complaints.
Does the 2024 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2024 Jeep Compass as of the latest data.
How does the 2024 Compass compare to other years?
The 2024 Compass ranks better than the 2018 (index 100), 2014 (87), and 2022 (93) model years, which are rated Avoid, but worse than 2023 (index 7) and 2021 (27), both rated Best or Good.
What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2024 Compass?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 12,000 miles for the 2024 Compass overall.

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.