KnownCarProblems2021 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Compass, most often about the electrical (42% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 13th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints.
Complaints81
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported2
Injuries reported0
Most common 2021 Jeep Compass problems
Electrical
34 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass the contact stated that while the vehicle was idle the engine was running, and the vehicle turned off independently. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The contact stated that occasionally, several attempts were needed to restart the…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle lost power, but was able to be restarted, and the vehicle drove in limp mode to the dealer. The "d" on the instrument panel was flashing during failure, and…
Other or unspecified
28 complaints · 35%Vin not existing. This vehicle is listed for $1 a dealer incentive of $29,...... I asked to purchase an make delivery. Is there any reason VIN not found. Is this a real car.?
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH in the rain, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a side barrier. The contact stated that she had the tires rotated a month prior and was relating the crash to the tires balding. The contact stated no warning light was…
Engine
21 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact's daughter resumed driving; however, the…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the brake warning light began flashing. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA action number: pe22013 (engine and engine cooling, engine). The contact called the local…
Transmission
9 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle lost power, but was able to be restarted, and the vehicle drove in limp mode to the dealer. The "d" on the instrument panel was flashing during failure, and…
Steering
7 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass the contact stated that while the vehicle was idle the engine was running, and the vehicle turned off independently. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The contact stated that occasionally, several attempts were needed to restart the…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning, assist.
Speed control
6 complaints · 7%Brakes
6 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the brake warning light began flashing. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA action number: pe22013 (engine and engine cooling, engine). The contact called the local…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Jeep Compass recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Jeep Compass
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (34 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); other or unspecified (28 complaints); engine (21 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Jeep Compass. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Jeep Compass?
- It is 13th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints, with 81 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.