This page covers 2 recalls, 44 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Jeep Compass.
27 mpg combined
8.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint theme for the 2023 Jeep Compass centers on the electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Owners frequently report electrical gremlins ranging from malfunctioning HVAC, blowing cold air despite heat settings or switching modes on its own, to broader system faults. Forward collision avoidance draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners describing unexpected activation, false alerts, or the system behaving erratically during normal driving. Engine-related complaints round out the top three, with owners reporting various driveability concerns. A smaller cluster of owners describes steering instability, including a swaying sensation and steering wheel shaking at speed. A single report mentions a sudden loss of braking function at highway speeds, and another describes a fuel odor entering the cabin without any warning light appearing on the dash.
44
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Jeep Compass has two recalls, both tied to visibility: the instrument cluster display may not adjust brightness properly, making the speedometer and warning lights hard to read, and the rearview camera may fail to show an image when backing up.
Both issues stem from software problems rather than hardware failures. The brightness control fault sits in the body control module and can leave the instrument panel too dim to read clearly in varying light conditions. The rearview camera issue affects the radio software and can result in a blank screen when reversing, reducing the driver's ability to see what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen, blocking your view of what's behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio software at no cost, or the update will be delivered wirelessly over-the-air.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted because of incorrect software in the body control module.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
