YearToAvoid

2025 Jeep Compass Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2025 Jeep Compass has a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th worst out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict with no recalls filed so far. Electrical system issues dominate, making up 46% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
44/100
#11 of 19 Compass years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
26
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 32 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2025 Jeep Compass problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System12 (46%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (38%)
  3. Engine4 (15%)
  4. Lane Departure4 (15%)
  5. Airbags3 (12%)
  6. Brakes3 (12%)
  7. Fuel System2 (8%)
  8. Steering2 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicle loses motive power or stalls at highway speed while warning lights illuminate on the dash.
  • Main computer or electrical system reportedly fails, disabling braking assist, power steering, and cruise control.
  • Vehicle fails to start and cannot be restarted even after dealer diagnosis and a field technician visit.
  • Engine compartment produces a burning odor and smoke, with one case escalating to fire.
  • Unintended acceleration reported while parking, leading to a low-speed crash.
  • Airbags failed to deploy or deployed unexpectedly during separate collision incidents.
2025 Jeep Compass complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2024Aug 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (4).

2025 Jeep Compass recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2025 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.

2025 compared with other Compass years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best1746227
2024Caution5652027
2025Good4426027

All Jeep Compass years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Jeep Compass ranks 11th worst out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 44 and carries a Good verdict relative to other Compass years.
What problems does the 2025 Jeep Compass have?
Owners most often report electrical system problems, which account for 46% of complaints, followed by collision avoidance and camera issues at 38% and engine complaints at 15%.
Does the 2025 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Jeep Compass as of the latest data.
At what mileage do 2025 Compass problems show up?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 10,731 miles, though electrical complaints tend to appear earlier, around 6,515 miles.
How does the 2025 Compass compare to the worst Compass years?
The 2025 model's complaint index of 44 is well below the 2018 Compass, which has the highest index at 100 and an Avoid verdict.

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.