2024 Jeep COMPASS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
12,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 52 complaints (34.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 21 | 40.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 11 | 21.2% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 9.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 7.7% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 15 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 5 |
Electrical System: 18; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 18; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 15; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Engine: 7; Power Train: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 43 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 25 |
2024: 4; 2025: 23; 2026: 25
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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 11618233 · 2024-10-05 (October 5, 2024)
On Thursday October 3rd I was driving in stop and go city traffic. After accelerating to leave from a light my jeep died in the middle of the intersection. Total loss of power and slammed to a stop almost causing the person behind me to hit me. It started I drove it back to work. Later that day I left work and stopped to get gas. Turned it off, pumped my gas, went to go turn it back on and it wouldn't start. Just made an engine cranking sound. I hit the button a couple more times and it slowly cranked and started but it was sputtering and the d…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11618233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11618634 · 2024-10-08 (October 8, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while in stop and go traffic, with the A/C activated, the contact smelled a strong odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then observed smoke coming from the passenger’s side of the engine compartment under the hood. The vehicle was steered off the highway and was inspected. The contact became aware of condensation all over the top of the engine and under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission cooler needed to be replaced. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,448 miles reported. Look up ODI 11618634 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11621523 · 2024-10-23 (October 23, 2024)
ABS shuts off while driving for no apparent reason. When this happens cruise control shuts dow also. Traded a 2022 Compass in with same issue and problem was never solved.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11621523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11633356 · 2024-12-31 (December 31, 2024)
During a violent impact to the right front section of the vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11633356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11637835 · 2025-01-22 (January 22, 2025)
Initially, the dash light would not go off once the door was closed. It killed the battery therefore had to take it to dealership and leave it, was told it was the auxiliary battery that was causing this. Batteries were charged but not replaced. The next incident was with fog lights. Carrying it to dealership over 6 times to find out from last dealership that the feature on the car was which was not explained when purchased or none of the mechanics could explain. Next i found out that the 3rd brake light was not working. Carried it to dealer…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11637835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11639638 · 2025-01-30 (January 30, 2025)
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while reversing at nighttime, the rearview camera displayed a dark image of the space that the vehicle was reversing into, reducing the driver’s ability to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to another dealer for a second opinion, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating like other similar vehicles. The dealer informed the contact that the ve…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11639638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11652555 · 2025-04-03 (April 3, 2025)
Speedometer calibration off by3.5% . This affects, displayed fuel economy. Showed higher than actual. Also affects correct speed control setting. Checked with GPS and traffic control police radar.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11652555 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11656700 · 2025-04-25 (April 25, 2025)
we purchased the car in Jan of 24 (lease) - for my 16 year old. wanted a SAFE car that was reliable. We had issues since the start - the interior goes black - nothing inside the car works but it still drives. No blinkers, no back up camera, not heat, no radio, no lights - nothing - it has been in the shop 6 times. Well over 30 days and nothing has fixed the same problem. Jeep has not worked with us on a solution. AWFUL customer service. we have asked for the lemon law buy back - no follow up or explanation. Looking for ANY help we can ge…
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Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.