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2015 Jeep Compass problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Jeep Compass has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 113owner complaints
- 4crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 7injuries reported
113 complaints, against an average of 211 for the other 14 Jeep Compass model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2015 Jeep Compass?
The components named most often in the 113 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Jeep Compass owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 113 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2015 Jeep Compass stall, lose power or shut off while driving?28 owners · 24.8%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Jeep Compass?18 owners · 15.9%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2015 Jeep Compass?10 owners · 8.8%
- Why is the airbag light on in my 2015 Jeep Compass?5 owners · 4.4%
- Why won't my 2015 Jeep Compass start?4 owners · 3.5%
- Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have emissions system or DPF problems?4 owners · 3.5%
Has the 2015 Jeep Compass been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
Is the 2015 Jeep Compass recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intendedYears estimated
Risk: The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires
Fix: Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
EU Safety GateIn the event of an accident, the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy as intended due to a defect in the control unit for…In the event of an accident, the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy as intended due to a defect in the control unit for vehicle occupant protection. The risk of injury to the occupants is thus increased.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe power steering return hose clamp may not be correctly attached.Consequently, power steering oil may leak whch could lead to a fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2015 Jeep Compass owners report?
12 of the 113 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I'm not sure if these are related incidents or not, but at the end of Nov. 2025 I was driving in heavy traffic when all of a sudden I noticed a warning light on the dash came on. Then as I kept going another light, and another, each one about a minute apart until all of the warning lights were on. Then the car started cutting out and then it just died. I had been making my way over out of traffic because of the warning lights all coming on, but the car died before I could get all the way over. I had to be pushed out of traffic and into a parking lot. I spent the next 4 hours trying to get it…
Passenger headrest exploded while parked - thankfully it happened overnight while no one was in the seat. I checked online and there’s tons of reports of this exact issue with no way to repair it or recall it. There’s only the option to replace it from a parts store and it’s $500. Please enforce this as a recall.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact inquired with the dealer if there was a recall associated with the VIN. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,500.
The minute the front tires start to slip on any surface, I lose power in the engine, I don't have front wheel drive or 4x4. The 4x4 light comes on the dash with an exclamation point and flashes. It rear drive shaft doesn't engage. This makes my vehicle useless. The smallest amount of mud, snow or ice/slush-the vehicle just doesn't work. Its very dangerous to be driving when this happens! I've seen some jeep Cherokees being recalled for the PTU (power train unit), but that's only something with the computer system. This problem I'm experiencing makes me believe the PTU is no good, and if that's…
This jeep compass had been a nightmare since we got it. The 4wheel drive/parking break is stuck ON. We gave had it replaced already, the repair lasted a week. And now it's stuck ON again. It's dangerous. It's costing us gas money, repair money, we have to keep replacing our brakes. We drive 50 minutes to and from work each way 5 days a week. Ontop of that. The headrest EXPLODED while we were on the highway. And is now just dangling off the seat. There are several other issues with this particular vehicle, like some days. It decides to turn on, others it doesn't. Evidently there is "nothing…
I can be driving or at a stop and the vehicle shuts off randomly. No lights come on the dash and no codes or stored codes when hooked to a scanner.
It’s been over a year since I’ve experienced stalling problems with my Jeep. At first, it would happen every once in a while. Now, it occurs everyday. There doesn’t appear to be a trigger as it happens while driving on an interstate, highway, while turning, etc. My Jeep will completely shut off and I will lose power steering. This has left me stranded in the middle of roads and on highways numerous times. The only thing I can do is put the car in park, turn the ignition off, put my safety hazards on, and pray no one hits me until it starts back up again. This has been a big mystery as no…
My 2015 Jeep Compass will randomly stall while I am driving... randomly breaking while im driving. Then very frequently it will not let me drive past 20 miles per hour (sometimes slower than this). It randomly acts like this. It always feels like it does not want to accelerate... it will sometimes but most times doesn't. I have taken it to both a private service center and to the dealership multiple times. The dealership states each time they see nothing wrong with my car. No codes pop up. Also when this happens nothing pops up on my dashboard. Driving this car has put me at risk multiple…
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while coming to a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate immediately. The vehicle was taken to the auto zone, where codes P0420 and P0430 (Catalytic Converter) were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair: 15V878000 (steering); however, the dealer informed the contact they were unable to perform the recall repair due to a restriction on the vehicle for…
2months after purchase with only 42000 miles check engine light and ETC lights come on, horn stopped working, am/fm radio no longer working. Sometimes when check engine light and ECT lights come on, vehicle loses acceleration or accelerates on its on. Other times while driving engine stalls. Radio and horn have not worked since. Vehicle has been repaired several times by previous owner. Multiple stored codes when read at dealer. Dealer has no idea what is causing problems.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while she was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the throttle body warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light went away and then illuminated again while pressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that she was unable to drive over 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who informed the contact of a recall on the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that after one week, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and the contact…
I ONLY HAVE 25,000 MILES ON MY 2015 JEEP COMPASS AND AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED MY THROTTLE BODY REPLACED AND THE CONNECTORS TO BE REWIRED. IT SEEMS TO BE A TREND HERE. HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL? CAR WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, AND MY THROTTLE SENSOR AND ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON. DEALERSHIP WANTS OVER $1000 FOR REPAIR, AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. I LIVE IN A HIGHLY POPULATED AREA, AND IT IS SO DANGEROUS WHEN YOUR CAR WON'T ACCELERATE DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE I AM FORCED TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT UNTIL…
2015 Jeep Compass: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Compass; the most common categories were engine (30, 26.5%), electrical system (22, 19.5%), air bags (16, 14.2%). There is 1 safety recall. 4 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 7 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Compass?
Across 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (26.5% of complaints), electrical system (19.5% of complaints), air bags (14.2% of complaints), vehicle speed control (13.3% of complaints), seats (10.6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Jeep Compass; the most recent (campaign 15V878000, 2015-12-23) concerns Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2015 Jeep Compass stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
28 of the 113 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (24.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "2months after purchase with only 42000 miles check engine light and ETC lights come on, horn stopped working, am/fm radio no longer working. Sometimes when check engine light and ECT lights come on, vehicle loses acceleration or accelerates on its on." (NHTSA complaint 11526898, June 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Jeep Compass?
18 of the 113 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (15.9%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "2months after purchase with only 42000 miles check engine light and ETC lights come on, horn stopped working, am/fm radio no longer working. Sometimes when check engine light and ECT lights come on, vehicle loses acceleration or accelerates on its on." (NHTSA complaint 11526898, June 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2015 Jeep Compass?
10 of the 113 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (8.8%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Prior to the failure of the rear drive axles there were 2 instances of the 4WD lamps coming on. Reset the lever and light went out.Another instance had the ABS light come on.After several miles the light went off." (NHTSA complaint 11528898, June 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the airbag light on in my 2015 Jeep Compass?
5 of the 113 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (4.4%) describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. One owner wrote: "Ever since I bought this car the time on the dashboard has started changing on its own.Even after resetting it the time will slowly start changing on its own it still hasn’t been fixed since the service station doesn’t know what’s wrong and it’s too expensive…" (NHTSA complaint 11486459, September 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why won't my 2015 Jeep Compass start?
4 of the 113 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (3.5%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "I seen on the internet there was a recall on my jeep make and model for catalytic converter problems...i just had to spend a little over $4,000 in repairs because my vehicle caught on fire." (NHTSA complaint 11407166, April 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have emissions system or DPF problems?
4 of the 113 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Jeep Compass (3.5%) describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. One owner wrote: "I seen on the internet there was a recall on my jeep make and model for catalytic converter problems...i just had to spend a little over $4,000 in repairs because my vehicle caught on fire." (NHTSA complaint 11407166, April 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Compass
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only.