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2017 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

4recalls
229complaints
10crashes reported
3fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System83 · 36%
  • Engine71 · 31%
  • Unknown Or Other64 · 28%
  • Power Train41 · 18%
  • Service Brakes24 · 10%
  • Steering16 · 7%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)12 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control10 · 4%
  • Suspension8 · 3%

What owners report

Steering,Suspension,Wheels

I am reporting a serious steering/suspension safety problem with my 2017 jeep compass. after picking the vehicle up from the dealership following repairs/service, the vehicle was significantly more difficult and frightening to control than before. while driving, the jeep will suddenly veer toward the shoulder/ditch or toward/over the center line even though i have not intentionally moved the steering wheel in that di

Unknown Or Other

When driving the 2017 jeep compass, a bubble which has formed on the touchscreen causes it to randomly change different settings (such as turning on the heated seats/steering wheel, turning on the ac or heat, etc.), caused music to suddenly start playing at loud volumes, caused it to call random numbers, etc. which makes it impossible to use the touchscreen or display screen at any time. this also has made the backup

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2017 jeep compass. the contact had traded a prior vehicle for the jeep. the vehicle was a private sale. the following day, the mileage jumped nearly 40,000 miles. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 110,246 and the next day the mileage was 154,085. since owning the vehicle, the contact stated that the mileage had gone back and forth between the two mileages. the contact ob

Electrical System

Car just cuts off. batteries are good, alternator good no codes! rpm goes to o cuts off parking break comes takes a couple of seconds to start then cuts off at random times while driving very unsafe!!!! taken to dealer can’t find anything wrong!!!

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Jeep Compass SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.