2021 Jeep Compass Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 82 owner complaints for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
Most-described problem: auto start-stop problems (10 complaints, 12%). Most-reported area: electrical system (34 complaints, 41%).
One of the best Compass years by owner complaints
The 2021 drew 29 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 72 for a typical Compass year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.
Years to avoid: 2018 and 2022; best years: 2021 and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
0 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Compass
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Compass in its recall file dated Nov 12, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
What owners report
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Compass. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Jeep Compass recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2021 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Compass drew the most (421) and the 2021 drew 29.
Owner complaints
2021: 82 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 81 |
| 2011 | 188 |
| 2012 | 184 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 294 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2018 | 951 |
| 2019 | 333 |
| 2020 | 143 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 226 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Safety recalls
2021: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeep Compass SUV 4WD Rollover risk 20.6% |
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Jeep Compass SUV FWD Rollover risk 20.2% |
2021 Compass MPG
EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Compass up to 25 mpg combined.Every version and fuel costQuestions
What are the most common 2021 Compass problems?
In the 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Compass, the problems described most are auto start-stop problems (10), stalling or shutting off (9), and loss of power or limp mode (9). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2021 Jeep Compass safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2021 Jeep Compass earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2021 Jeep Compass?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
How do I check if my Compass has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: COMPASS.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.