2017 Jeep Compass
Common Problems
Ranked from 108 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Stall During Operation
41complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, causing the vehicle to stop while driving.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall and Random Shutdown
27complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine randomly stalls or shuts down during driving or at idle, requiring multiple attempts to start.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Touchscreen Delamination Causing Malfunctions
25complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe touchscreen delaminates and causes random actions, affecting climate control, radio, and navigation systems.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V740000
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Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Malfunctions
24complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system causes dashboard lights to malfunction, leading to random warning light illuminations and system failures.
Related recall: 17V740000
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Brake System Malfunction Leading to Random Engagements
18complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe emergency parking brake engages randomly, causing the vehicle to lose acceleration and accelerate uncontrollably.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Auto Start/Stop System Malfunctioning
16complaintsHigh severityEngineThe auto start/stop system malfunctions, causing the engine to shut off and restart randomly, posing a safety risk.
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Steering System Malfunctioning
16complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system malfunctions, causing the steering wheel to lock up and the vehicle to become difficult to control.
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Airbag Deployment Failure
14complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbags do not deploy during accidents, posing a significant safety risk.
Related recall: 17V740000
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Steering and Suspension Issues
12complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering pulls to one side and the front lower control arms need frequent replacement, indicating premature wear.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Overheating and Oil Consumption
11complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats and consumes excessive oil, leading to frequent stops for refueling and potential shutdowns.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Suspension System Failure Causing Violent Shaking
11complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system fails, causing violent shaking and vibrations at high speeds, making the vehicle unsafe to operate.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Electrical System Issues Resulting in Unwanted Weather Alerts
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalUnwanted weather alerts pop up on the infotainment system, distracting the driver and requiring physical interaction.
Related recall: 17V740000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.