2020 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Reliability
254 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2020 Jeep Compass, alongside 1 recall campaign and 1 defect investigation. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 22,100 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2020 Jeep Compass has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2020 sits among all Compass years
What owners report
“I tried the auto start on the fob car would not start I tried to the push start nothing again . Did get warning coolant temp high Had to tow car They are investigating”— owner report to NHTSA, 2020 Compass
“Car showed false high coolant message. And the engine shut off and would not start again”— owner report to NHTSA, 2020 Compass
“I was at a stop light and car just went dead. Before going dead a warning of “High Coolant Temperature” popped up and engine light came on and it went dead. Car would not start again and was towed to dealership. I’ve seen that their are lawsuits out there on this and no fix so I am not confident in…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2020 Compass
“The driveshaft failed at only 32,000 miles and the engine is failing. The dealership confirmed this is happening for other vehicles of my make and model.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2020 Compass
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 49 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 19,126 miles. Half of those reports fall between 4,000 and 54,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
406 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2020 Jeep Compass. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2020 Compass TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2020 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2020 Jeep Compass drew 254 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2020 Jeep Compass problems?
The top reported problems for the 2020 Jeep Compass are engine (82 complaints), electrical (66), and other (31).
At what mileage do 2020 Jeep Compass problems show up?
Owners most often report 2020 Jeep Compass problems around 19,126 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 4,000 and 54,000 miles.
Does the 2020 Jeep Compass have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2020 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.