2015 Jeep COMPASS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
113 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
62,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 73 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 113 complaints (26.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 23 | 20.4% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 9.7% |
| Steering behavior | 11 | 9.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 6.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 30 |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Seats | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
Engine: 30; Unknown Or Other: 29; Electrical System: 22; Air Bags: 16; Vehicle Speed Control: 13; Power Train: 10; Seats: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 23 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 23; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 5
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (23). 40 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2015: 8; 2016: 2; 2017: 6; 2018: 13; 2019: 20; 2020: 13; 2021: 17; 2022: 11; 2023: 7; 2024: 8; 2025: 5; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10706112 · 2015-04-16 (April 16, 2015)
WE PURCHASED THE JEEP COMPASS ON 11/15/14. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. WE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES BETWEEN 11/15/14 AND 12/12/14. ON 12/12, THEY REPLACED THE AIRBAG. WITHIN ANOTHER WEEK, THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED COMING BACK ON AGAIN. WE HAVE REPORTED IT AGAIN AND TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE LAST TIME THAT THERE WAS NO ONE THERE THAT KNEW HOW TO FIX IT. WE REALLY LOVE THE JEEP, BUT ARE NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING A CAR WITH AIRBAG ISSUES AND WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GET THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10706112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10712623 · 2015-04-24 (April 24, 2015)
I WAS PROCEEDING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT. A CAR COMING FROM MY LEFT RAN THEIR RED LIGHT AT FULL SPEED (APPROX. 30 MPH) AND CRASHED INTO MY CAR. MY ENTIRE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED. IT WAS PUSHED IN AT LEAST 10-12" ACCORDING TO THE RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT & EMT'S MY AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE ABSOLUTELY GONE OFF AND IT DID NOT. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR NECK PAIN. LUCKILY NOTHING IS BROKEN BUT I HAVE SEVERE NECK, BACK, AND HEAD PAIN ALMOST A FULL WEEK LATER. I AM STARTING PHYSICAL THERAPY NEXT WEEK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10712623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10721481 · 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)
THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 60 miles reported. Look up ODI 10721481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10723464 · 2015-06-04 (June 4, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,400....UPDATED 07-08-15 *BF UPDATED 12/4/2015 *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 2,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10723464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10747895 · 2015-08-11 (August 11, 2015)
COMPLAINT THAT RAIL ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SLIDING SEAT STICKS OUT TO FAR AND HAS SHARP EDGES THAT CAN DAMAGE A PERSONS LEG. I HAVE PICTURES.
Owner-reported narrative. 25 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747895 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10750313 · 2015-08-21 (August 21, 2015)
VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. WHILE AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW I HEARD A POP NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FIRE SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WHOLE CAR THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I SUSTAINED 3RD DEGREE BURNS OF MY STOMACH AND RIGHT THIGH
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10750313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10781207 · 2015-10-10 (October 10, 2015)
WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD THE SAME DAY VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING - ENGINE SHUT DOWN - HAD DIFFICULTY PULLING OFF ROAD BECAUSE STEERING DID NOT WORK. TAKING IT IN TO DEALER TO LOOK AT 5500 MILES APPROX 2.3 MOS OLD. NOT HAPPY WITH NEW CAR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781207 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10783848 · 2015-10-20 (October 20, 2015)
ALL ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED GOING OUT, THEN CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN, THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON THE MIDDLE OF A VERY HEAVILY TRAFFIC ROAD. POWER STEERING, ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND ENGINE REFUSED TO WORK. HAD TO HAVE THE COMPASS TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER AND PROBLEM WAS THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT. 4 MONTH OLD VEHICLE AND THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM FRIED. TOOK 6 DAYS TO GET IT REPLACED. NOW TWO MONTHS LATER THE EXACT SAME THING HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10783848 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V878000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
Reported: 2015-12-23 (December 23, 2015)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Consequence: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
NHTSA campaign record ↗