2023 Jeep Compass: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
Multiple electronic/body-control systems fail intermittently, confirmed by dealer diagnostics (dtc summary report, 5+ service visits): active lane management/blind spot system shows "blind spot alert unavailable" and lane-keep faults, mainly during turns and lane crossings (dtc u0422-00, "implausible data received from body control module," stored across acc, lbss, rbss modules). rear camera intermittently fails to d
Steering rack needs to be replaced per dealership. reported loud clunking noise when turning. not covered under warranty. was told it was regular car maintenance. 49k miles with bumper to bumper expired a month before complaint. have noted in forums multiple complaints for same issue yet jeep refuses to cover.
The heating unit isn’t working. it blows out cold air when on hot and sometimes it switches to different setting for the heating unit.
Nhtsa safety complaint summary component: braking system / electronic stability control / electrical system incident date: november 5, 2025 vehicle mileage: 5,207 description of defect: while operating the vehicle at highway speeds on the grand central parkway, the vehicle suffered a sudden and complete loss of primary braking function. simultaneously, the dashboard displayed multiple critical system failures, inclu
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Compass. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.