2025 Jeep Compass recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2025 Jeep Compass and 29 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are electrical system (12), forward collision avoidance (10), lane departure (4). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 27 mpg combined.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Compass model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 0 recalls vs. an average of 2.0 per model year.
Recalls 0
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Jeep Compass. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
No recalls are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Compass.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
When driving on highway speeds, the car sometimes has a lightning bolt displayed on the dashboard and the car slows down to under 25 mph. Car needs to be parked or turned off and on again and then it can be driven to highway speeds again. Online says Electronic Throttle Control issue.
Car was shaking violently and was steadily getting worse. Automatic light dimmer had malfunctioned resulting in several instances of being pulled over. Luckily never got a citation. Started chewing the rear tires off from the first 3k miles dealer never would address the problem. Had to voluntary surrender the vehicle cause we couldn’t pay for it and not have a driving vehicle
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 conc…
Safety ratings
2025 Jeep Compass SUV AWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Jeep Compass.
Compass 4WD
Auto 8-spd · 4 cyl · 2.0 L · Turbo
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2025 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Compass?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are electrical system (12), forward collision avoidance (10), lane departure (4).
Is the 2025 Jeep Compass safe?
The 2025 Jeep Compass earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Jeep Compass?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Compass model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 0 recalls vs. an average of 2.0 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Compass get?
The 2025 Jeep Compass is EPA-rated at about 27 mpg combined.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: COMPASS, Compass.