2023 Jeep Compass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Jeep Compass, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 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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Camera (back over prevention)
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, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such,…
Remedy: 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…
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Jeep Compass have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,870 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Multiple electronic/body-control systems fail intermittently, confirmed by dealer diagnostics (DTC summary report, 5+ service visits): Active Lane Management/Blind Spot system shows "blind spot alert”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Electrical system
“Steering rack needs to be replaced per dealership. Reported loud clunking noise when turning. Not covered under warranty. Was told it was regular car maintenance. 49k miles with bumper to bumper expir”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Jeep Compass (Compass 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 24 / 32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-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 2023 Jeep Compass
How do I know if my 2023 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Jeep Compass; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 23V576000).
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.