AI Damage2025 Jeep Compass: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Jeep Compass filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 268 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 29
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 268
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 41% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 34% of all complaints
- 3 Lane departure 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 10% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 12 complaints (41% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 127.
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 complaints (34% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Lane departure: 4 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Engine: 3 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 40.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 29 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 | 127 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 26 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking space, the engine revved and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shifted the transmission to reverse(R).
The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH on the expressway, the traffic came to a stop due to a stalled vehicle in the fast lane. The contact slammed on the brakes to avoid rear-ending the vehicle in front.
Accident On [XXX] at [XXX], I headed out of the Timberlane Estates neighborhood to go to volunteer at the NWR in Crystal River and was behind 3 other cars going out of the same neighborhood.
The defective part is: the air bag under the steering column or in that area, on the driver's side. Date of accident: [XXX] --There is a police report but I don't have it yet. Report number [XXX] I hit a parked car in the middle of the road after turning a corner on [XXX] ..
Traveling [XXX] on [XXX] from flagstaff to phoenix in the far left lane going 80 miles, when a deer ran through the interstate and collided with the vehicle. After impact with animal, pulled off to the emergency lane. No airbags were deployed.
When driving on highway speeds, the car sometimes has a lightning bolt displayed on the dashboard and the car slows down to under 25 mph. Car needs to be parked or turned off and on again and then it can be driven to highway speeds again. Online says Electronic Throttle Control issue.
Car was shaking violently and was steadily getting worse. Automatic light dimmer had malfunctioned resulting in several instances of being pulled over. Luckily never got a citation. Started chewing the rear tires off from the first 3k miles dealer never would address the problem.
While driving my 2025 Jeep Compass, the vehicle displayed a “Service 4x4” warning and began producing a loud engine/drivetrain noise accompanied by severe physical jerking and you could hear the car having difficulty shifting gears once the transmission got hot enough (over 130 degrees).
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,100 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 48% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Compass has 198 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 29, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION 1) False fails on PCR, DBSM and PDCs Stuck Closed or open diagnostics, DTC…
FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION 1) False fails on PCR, DBSM and PDCs Stuck Closed or open diagnostics, DTC P2AF5 or P2AF6, leading to NTF and unnecessary replacements. Current controls are not robust against depleted…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Low Oil Pressure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ●…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0607 - Control…
- Customer Can Not Make Changes to Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Setting in Radio
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no…
- MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Oil Leak Through The Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal (Flywheel Side) Customers may comment on the following: ● Oil Pressure warning light illuminates. ● Engine oil is leaking onto the floor beneath the vehicle This bulletin…
- Sunroof Assy Sunroof glass and/or sunshade cannot open/close (inoperative)
1. Please follow the service procedure: 08-Electrical/8N - Power Systems/ Power Top, Sunroof/ Diagnosis and Testing. 2. If sunroof motors continue to be inoperative, please contact STAR and reference SET 1599. ***This…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Noisy Timing Chain Tensioner Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A metallic knocking noise coming from the timing chain area during engine operation. This bulletin involves replacing the timing chain…
- Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination…
Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C2260-63 - ECU Internal…
- Headlamp And Dash Wiring Not Secure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
Headlamp And Dash Wiring Not Secure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
NHTSA lists 268 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Compass?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, lane departure. Total complaints: 29. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (28%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (17%), headlights and tail lights (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA lists 268 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Jeep Compass from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.