2025 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls

2025 Jeep Compass recalls (0)

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Recent 2025 Jeep Compass complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 6, 2026KSTransmission & Drivetrain

   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). The jerking was significant enough to affect the vehicle’s normal operation and raised concerns about maintaining control and safely driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Jeep…

   NHTSA complaint #11769373 · source
2. Filed Sep 17, 2026PADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I bought my jeep brand new in 2025. I have had multiple occasions where my breaks lock up when on the highway or main roads. The collision detection settings are all "OFF" since my first experience of this happening. I have taken my vehile in the jeep facility a couple of times now and they tell me they do not see anything coming out bad on their end when checking the system. It is still occurring. And I am taking my car back in to get it looked at again. When this happens…

   NHTSA complaint #11764945 · source
3. Filed Sep 7, 2026ILSteeringSuspensionWheels & Tires

   The problem is reoccurance in short periods of time. I had an alignment done at 14,000 miles, then at about 20,000 miles when the tires were replace. Now, the car has 34,000 miles and requires another alignment due to excessive tire wear on the inner portion of the tire. The car has only been driving under normal driving conditions for the area; 95% highway driving. There haven't been any impacts to anything which could cause the alignment to fail this horribly so…

   NHTSA complaint #11762553 · source
4. Filed Sep 1, 20262,736 miSCCrashAcceleration & Cruise Control

   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). During the failure, the vehicle crashed into a wall causing damages to the driver’s side front bumper. A Police report was filed at the scene. The failure mileage was 2,736.

   NHTSA complaint #11761218 · source
5. Filed Aug 29, 2026NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Several safety warning lights continue to appear while driving. Car slows down on its own at times. Media screen glitches as well. Dealer has worked on the car about 4-5 times. Currently, the car is with the dealer for a 3rd straight week and they claim to not have any loaners. Dealer has continuously stated that the sensor needs to be kept clean, but this is just a distraction. These cars are not safe on the road and should all be recalled as lemons. The manufacturer is…

   NHTSA complaint #11760658 · source
6. Filed Aug 28, 2026OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Warning message in dash stating that the drive mode is unavailable. Emergency and safety features are not functioning as they should. The emergency braking and forward collision warning doesn’t work. When driving, the warnings will go off independently and disengage. Byers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership in Columbus serviced the vehicle May 2026-August 2026 with support from Stellantis replaced multiple components and the harness to repair the drive system, with all…

   NHTSA complaint #11760238 · source
7. Filed Aug 13, 202615,000 miMNFireTowedEngine

   The contact rented a 2025 Jeep Compass. While the contact’s husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a burning odor and an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, and the contact and her husband observed whitish gray smoke that eventually turned black coming from the engine compartment. The hood was opened and immediately there were flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact and her husband…

   NHTSA complaint #11756714 · source
8. Filed Jun 25, 2026SCDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.

   NHTSA complaint #11746537 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. 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