Model year
2020 Jeep Compass
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 143 complaints for the 2020 Jeep Compass (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (79), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (65), POWER TRAIN (29). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 259 complaints
- 2008 93 complaints
- 2009 44 complaints
- 2010 71 complaints
- 2011 188 complaints
- 2012 184 complaints
- 2013 80 complaints
- 2014 307 complaints
- 2015 113 complaints
- 2016 293 complaints
- 2017 229 complaints
- 2018 946 complaints
- 2019 330 complaints
- 2020 143 complaints
- 2021 81 complaints
- 2022 225 complaints
- 2023 49 complaints
- 2024 53 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
Recalls
20V208000 · Apr 9, 2020
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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 conditions.
Complaints
143 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE22013 | False overheat leading to loss of motive power · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 10, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.206 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.202 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Compass FWD · 2.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD · 2.4L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Jeep Compass at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.