2020 Jeep Compass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Jeep Compass, and owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Jeep Compass
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Linkages (visibility)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall…
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Jeep Compass have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,324 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 28 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2020 Jeep Compass develops significant shaking and vibration when I apply the brakes while traveling above approximately 70 mph. The vibration affects the vehicle’s stability and makes me concerned”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Service brakes
“My start/stop battery keeps dying , causing my regular battery to die !”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Jeep Compass (Compass 4WD, Compass FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–23 / 30–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 9-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Compass model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Compass model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 3 | 259 |
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 0 | 93 |
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 1 | 44 |
| 2010 Jeep Compass | 2 | 71 |
| 2011 Jeep Compass | 3 | 187 |
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 4 | 184 |
| 2013 Jeep Compass | 1 | 80 |
| 2014 Jeep Compass | 2 | 307 |
| 2015 Jeep Compass | 1 | 113 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass | 1 | 293 |
| 2017 Jeep Compass | 4 | 229 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 6 | 943 |
| 2019 Jeep Compass | 2 | 329 |
| 2020 Jeep Compass | 1 | 141 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass | 0 | 80 |
| 2022 Jeep Compass | 4 | 222 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | 2 | 46 |
| 2024 Jeep Compass | 0 | 52 |
| 2025 Jeep Compass | 0 | 27 |
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2020 Jeep Compass
How do I know if my 2020 Jeep Compass has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Jeep Compass; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V208000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.