2024 Jeep Compass driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 9, 2026ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The vehicle experiences severe, recurring electrical and drivetrain failures while operating at highway speeds (up to 70 MPH). On August 8, 2026, while driving on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden loss of motive power/drivetrain engagement accompanied by non-stop audible warning chimes, cluster warning light cascades, and an SVC 4WD (Service 4WD) message disabling drive modes. This sudden loss of power on a high-speed highway created an immediate, near-miss…

   NHTSA complaint #11755750 · source
2. Filed Jul 17, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The vehicle suffers from severe, persistent electrical and powertrain failures that compromise safe operation. Multiple Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have completely failed, including the Lane Keeping Assistance, Blind Spot Warning, and Forward Collision Warning systems.When driving, the vehicle constantly flashes erratic dashboard warning messages and emits continuous warning chimes without cause. In addition to the electrical failures, the powertrain…

   NHTSA complaint #11751068 · source
3. Filed Jul 6, 2026OHDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I am reporting a severe, life-threatening safety defect involving intermittent "phantom braking" (unwarranted activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking / AEB system) on my 2024 Jeep Compass while driving at highway speeds. On multiple occasions while traveling on the freeway, the vehicle has suddenly and aggressively slammed on the brakes with absolutely no obstacles, vehicles, or hazards in front of it. The vehicle anchors the brakes without warning, causing rapid and…

   NHTSA complaint #11748622 · source
4. Filed May 27, 2026NYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Multiple critical safety systems fail intermittently: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) disables itself randomly while driving, Lane Steering Assist becomes unavailable, frequent ‘Service 4WD’ warnings, and ‘Power Steering System Hot - Performance May Be Limited’ warning. Issues worsened after transfer case replacement on April 27, 2026. Dealership admitted ‘these lights appear all the time… there’s nothing we can do.’ This matches many other 2024/2025 Compass complaints on…

   NHTSA complaint #11740404 · source
5. Filed May 26, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   We purchased our 2024 jeep Compass on 12-10-2024 with about 3,000 miles on it. Our problems started on the vehicle on or about Nov. 2025. First the lane assist would go out and we were unable to turn it back on, when we tried the light in the button would blink 2 times then stay on. We reached home and shut car off and when we started it we pressed lane assist and it worked. We drove it for about 3 weeks then it happened again. My wife pulled over and tried to turn on switch…

   NHTSA complaint #11740169 · source
6. Filed May 14, 2026WADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Adaptive Cruise Control & Phantom Braking: On multiple occasions while traveling at highway speeds (approx. 70 mph), the vehicle has engaged in aggressive "phantom braking." Despite clear road conditions and no vehicles or obstacles in the vehicle's path, the system suddenly slams on the brakes, dropping the speed to 50–55 mph. This creates an immediate risk of a high-speed rear-end collision. The instrument cluster frequently displays service warnings for the FCW, ABS, BLIS…

   NHTSA complaint #11737932 · source
7. Filed May 13, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While on the open road, no vehicles or obstructions ahead or behind, the jeep suddenly and momentarily jolted. Causing a similar reaction to what it feels like to have a minor collision, a sudden application of brakes, or perhaps a similar feeling hitting something small at highway speeds.

   NHTSA complaint #11737491 · source
8. Filed May 5, 2026CTDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Driving the vehicle under normal conditions and no obstacles in the vicinity, the forward collision warning will engage and in some instances cause automatic breaking causing temporary loss of control. Sensors are clean, software appears up to date.

   NHTSA complaint #11735807 · source
9. Filed Apr 12, 2026IADriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The collision alert warning lights have been coming on since the DAY I drove out of the dealership! They tried to dismiss it as my fault - I got too close to something (I was simply passing another car). This has been a constant issue and I’ve told the dealership every time I’ve had it serviced. I’ve had about four times that I’ve been driving at high speeds and the vehicle suddenly slams on the brakes because it’s “thinking I’m gonna hit something.” Usually it’s if I’m…

   NHTSA complaint #11730684 · source
10. Filed Mar 31, 2026INDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    Vehicle traveling at highway speeds 70 mph, will suddenly slam on brakes. While there is nothing in front of the vehicle and or sensor. weather type was clear not a sight of rain or snow.

    NHTSA complaint #11728373 · source
11. Filed Mar 17, 2026TNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    On February 18, 2026, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system activated unexpectedly. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles present. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop, causing the tires to squeal and creating a hazardous situation. A second incident occurred on March 14, 2026, while traveling approximately 55 mph. Under normal driving conditions with no apparent hazards, the automatic braking system again engaged…

    NHTSA complaint #11725057 · source
12. Filed Feb 19, 2026WADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemLighting

    Vehicle started show MULTIPLE errors on dash from blind spot not working , lane assist not working, AEB need to be checked,rear brake light not working, turn signal not work, lane assist not working and other errors. Went to dealership for these errors where they repaired a faulty sensor on the front for the lane assist and from collision. Said it was fixed...It was not. Within a hour leaving the dealership, if you pressed to turn off the power save button for when the…

    NHTSA complaint #11719163 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology