2020 Jeep Compass
Common Problems
Ranked from 58 federal NHTSA complaints. 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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Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Malfunction
19complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system failures cause the dashboard to display incorrect or distorted information, leading to potential safety hazards.
- 2
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
18complaintsMedium severityEngineThe car intermittently stalls at idle due to the stop-start system malfunctioning.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
High Coolant Temperature Warning Leading to Engine Shutdown
14complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently overheats, triggering a high coolant temperature warning and causing the car to stall.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Overheating with No Warning Lights
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats without any warning lights, leading to unexpected shutdowns and potential damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Steering System Malfunction Causing Loss of Control
6complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose control and potentially resulting in accidents.
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Brake System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brakes squeak and squeal, and the brake warning light comes on randomly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Coolant Temperature Issues
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine coolant temperature gauge fluctuates and the engine shuts off due to perceived high temperatures.
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Suspension Component Failure Causing Loss of Control
5complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension component fails suddenly, causing the front axle to detach and the vehicle to become uncontrollable.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission Failure Causing Immediate Vehicle Stalling
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails suddenly, causing the vehicle to stall and become inoperable.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Battery Failure and Shutdown
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's battery fails, causing the engine to shut down and the vehicle to become inoperable.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Random Engine Shutdown and Restart Issues
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine randomly shuts down and restarts while driving, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Stop-Start System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe stop-start system fails, causing the engine to unexpectedly turn off and on, disrupting driving.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.