KnownCarProblems2023 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Compass, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints). It is 17th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 Jeep Compass problems
Electrical
14 complaints · 30%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown computer repair was performed. Additionally, the contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the message to service the start/stop system was displayed. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the emergency brake activated independently. The contact had to press the start button again for the vehicle to move. The contact stated that there was an a…
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist, lane keep.
The contact leased a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the navigation screen font was too small. While attempting to adjust the heater and radio, the driver was unable to stay in the lane while utilizing the screen. The lane keep assist started beeping while driving. The contact pulled over to adjust the…
Steering
8 complaints · 17%Engine
7 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would suddenly jerk, shake, and vibrate. Also, while at a stop light with the auto stop/start activated to save fuel, the vehicle did not automatically restart when releasing the…
Transmission
6 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would suddenly jerk, shake, and vibrate. Also, while at a stop light with the auto stop/start activated to save fuel, the vehicle did not automatically restart when releasing the…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 13%Lights
4 complaints · 9%Brakes
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the message to service the start/stop system was displayed. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the emergency brake activated independently. The contact had to press the start button again for the vehicle to move. The contact stated that there was an a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Jeep Compass recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "over-the-air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning july 9, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's numbers for this recall are 66b and 79b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2022 dodge durango, 2021-2023 chrysler pacifica, jeep grand cherokee l, 2022 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, chrysler voyager, 2022-2023 jeep compass, grand cherokee, wagoneer, grand wagoneer, andâ ram promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An ipc display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 29, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 88a.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2022-2023 jeep compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (ipc) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."
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 2023 Jeep Compass
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (14 complaints); driver assistance (10 complaints); steering (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 13, 2024 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Jeep Compass?
- It is 17th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints, with 47 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.