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2017 Jeep Compass

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
11 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA228
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
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The 2017 Jeep Compass is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the New Compass 2WD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 228 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
New Compass 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl233226$2,400
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl232825$2,500
Compass FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl233025$2,500
New Compass 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500
New Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
New Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500
Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl222724$2,600
Compass FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl222624$2,600
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl212723$2,700
Compass 4WDGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl202522$2,850
Compass 4WDGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl202321$2,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38589, 37840, 37842, 38550, 38534, 38590, 37738, 37788, 37732, 37737.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Equipment

T82
61,791 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201RiskIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.FixChrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
NHTSA campaign 17V824000reported Dec 21, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Electrical System

T70
25,823 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."RiskAn instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
NHTSA campaign 17V740000reported Nov 21, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Equipment

T46
12,989 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.RiskIf a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.FixChrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.
NHTSA campaign 17V433000reported Jul 7, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Power Train

T26
4,705 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.RiskIf the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26.
NHTSA campaign 17V301000reported May 9, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014

Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module — Electrical overstress closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with

Opened Apr 19, 2019 · closed Sep 19, 2024 · action EA19001

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft — Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue closed

NHTSA opened AQ17-004 to determine whether Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Houston, Texas (Northwest) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed (49 U.S.C. 30120(i)). NHTSA issued information request letters (IRs) to Northwest and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA) in Augus

Opened Aug 18, 2017 · closed Nov 23, 2020 · action AQ17004

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
228complaints filed

10 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 13 · 2018: 31 · 2019: 52 · 2020: 53 · 2021: 13 · 2022: 13 · 2023: 22 · 2024: 12 · 2025: 11 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Electrical System86
Engine71
Unspecified64
Power Train42
Service Brakes24
Steering15

What owners describe

“Delamination of touch screen to radio/electronic control panel. This causes the system to touch random portions of the screen, deeming it uncontrollable. The system will also make phone calls I’m not trying to make. More importantly, when I try to make phone calls, it will immediately disconnect the call. I had an em…”Jun 4, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“While driving at highway speeds, the engine shut off and power steering is disabled. The dashboard says that the car is still on and will not restart the car. This is an EXTREEMLY dangerous situation, and my family is lucky to be alive. The problem had been reproduced by Christian Brother Automotive. They have replaced…”May 4, 2023 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“Coolant temperature heating with no root cause issue. Dealership cannot diagnose. And no recalls when there are tons of people posting about this”Apr 21, 2023 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Compass model years

A

2026 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2025 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 25 complaints

A

2024 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 52 complaints

B

2023 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 45 complaints

C

2022 Jeep Compass

4 recalls · 220 complaints

A

2021 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 79 complaints

A

2020 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 138 complaints

B

2019 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 327 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Compass

6 recalls · 937 complaints

A

2016 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 293 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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