Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Compass[1]. The engine group is the largest, with 32 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA record, biggest first.
- Engine. 32 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the engine shutting off while driving or at a stop, often with warning lights, and some say steering felt hard to control afterward.
- Unknown or other. 29 complaints[5]. These reports do not point to a single named part.
- Electrical system. 22 complaints[6]. Owners describe warning lights, lost power and the car refusing to speed up, plus a case where the owner says the air bag did not go off in a crash.
- Air bags. 16 complaints[7]. Owners describe an air bag warning light that comes back after dealer visits, and some report that the bags did not deploy in a collision.
- Speed control. 15 complaints[8]. Owners describe a throttle warning light, sudden loss of power and trouble speeding up, sometimes on the highway.
- Seats. 12 complaints[9].
- Power train. 10 complaints[10].
- Fuel and propulsion system. 8 complaints[11].
These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Compass is necessarily included.
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections (15V878), December 2015. About 60,140 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Compass FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[13] | 22 / 26 / 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[14] | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 23 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[15] | 20 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[16] | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[17] | 22 / 27 / 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[18] | 23 / 28 / 25 | $2,700 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2015 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 435 | 4 |
| 2008 | 172 | 0 |
| 2009 | 64 | 1 |
| 2010 | 81 | 2 |
| 2011 | 188 | 3 |
| 2012 | 184 | 4 |
| 2013 | 80 | 1 |
| 2014 | 307 | 2 |
| 2015 | 113 | 1 |
| 2016 | 293 | 1 |
| 2017 | 229 | 4 |
| 2018 | 946 | 6 |
| 2019 | 330 | 2 |
| 2020 | 143 | 1 |
| 2021 | 81 | 0 |
| 2022 | 225 | 4 |
| 2023 | 49 | 2 |
| 2024 | 53 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Compass show 113 complaints and 1 recalls for 2015[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 11 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (5) and the most are for 2018 (946)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2015 Compass?
The 2015 Jeep Compass has 113 complaints on file[1]. Engine, electrical and speed control reports in the stories we read often involve warning lights and a car that loses power[2][6][8]. Air bag reports also matter, because they include crashes where owners say the bags did not deploy[7]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what owners report, not as a failure rate. Check the recalls section and ask a seller for service records before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Compass?
- The engine group has the most complaints at 32[2], followed by unknown or other at 29[5] and the electrical system at 22[6].
- How many complaints does the 2015 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have recalls?
- The by-year record shows 1 recall[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the listing.
- What are the air bag complaints on the 2015 Jeep Compass?
- There are 16 air bag complaints[7]. Owners describe warning lights that return and some crashes where they say the bags did not deploy.
- What mpg does the 2015 Jeep Compass get and how does it rate in crash tests?
- The fuel economy and safety sections on this page are built from EPA and NHTSA data, so see those sections for the figures.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 32 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Compass model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Compass FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 29 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,437). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,885). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,260). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,910). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,630). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 15V878, filed December 23, 2015: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Compass FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Compass FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Compass FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 2WD: frontal 3 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: frontal 3 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Jeep Compass with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 158 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Jeep Compass with electric motor: rated 165 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Jeep Compass with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 172 hp. www.epa.gov