NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on file for this Compass[1]. The electrical system is the largest group, with 12 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners have filed, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 12 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning lights popping up, the car losing power while driving, and a car that would not start. Some say the dealer could not pin down the cause.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 10 complaints[5]. Owners describe the automatic emergency braking system going offline and showing a service message. Several say repeated dealer visits ended with a reset that did not last.
- Lane Departure. 4 complaints[6]. Owners describe several driver assist warnings showing up together, including blind spot and high beam alerts, sometimes while driving.
- Engine. 3 complaints[7]. One of them involves a fire.
- Brakes. 3 complaints[8].
- Air Bags. 3 complaints[9]. These reports include crashes and injuries.
- Suspension. 3 complaints[10]. Owners describe steering that fights back, repeated alignments, and tires wearing unevenly.
- Exterior Lighting. 3 complaints[11].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2025 Compass[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 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[3] | 24 / 32 / 27 | $2,500 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD[4] | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20.4% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Compass with 2.0L 4-cylinder[13] | 200 hp |
How 2025 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 29 complaints and 0 recalls for 2025[12]. Among the 20 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 18 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (5) and the most are for 2018 (946)[12]. 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 2025 Compass?
The complaint record for this Compass is small, with 29 complaints in total[1]. Electrical and driver assist problems make up the biggest groups[2][5]. Owners describe warning messages that come and go and sometimes switch off safety features. These are unverified reports, and complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. If you are shopping for one, ask the seller about any open dealer visits for warning lights and check the Recalls section on this page.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems do owners report with the 2025 Jeep Compass?
- The largest groups are the electrical system[2] and forward collision avoidance[5]. See the problems section on this page for the full list[1].
- Are there recalls for the 2025 Jeep Compass?
- The by-year fact shows the recall count for this model year[12]. Details are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints has the 2025 Jeep Compass had?
- NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on file[1]. The by-year fact shows the same total[12].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Jeep Compass?
- See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Jeep Compass (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Compass 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 20.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the suspension component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Compass model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Jeep Compass with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 200 hp. www.epa.gov