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2020 Jeep Compass

2020 Jeep Compass: the engine drives most owner complaints

Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is by far the most reported area at 59%, followed by the electrical system (46%) and power train (19%). No crashes, injuries, or deaths are reported, and only two complaints mention a fire (one engine, one power train). Many reports describe the car stalling or shutting off while driving, so confirm it idles and accelerates cleanly on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 59%
The single biggest complaint: 79 reports (59%), with 1 fire and no crashes or injuries. Owners describe the car stalling or shutting off while driving, so listen for rough idling and check that it restarts cleanly.
Electrical System0 46%
Second most reported: 62 reports (46%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Complaints often describe the car shutting off when reaccelerating, so watch the dash and shifter for warning lights or flickering.
Power Train safety 19%
25 reports (19%), including 1 fire and no crashes or injuries. A smaller but recurring area worth checking alongside the engine.
Vehicle Speed Control0 5%
Only 7 reports (5%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. A minor complaint area, sometimes tied to loss of acceleration.
Steering0 4%
The fewest complaints at 5 reports (4%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. The least-reported area of the five.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 134 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.