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2017 Jeep Compass problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Jeep Compass has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 4safety recalls
- 229owner complaints
- 10crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 3injuries reported
229 complaints, against an average of 202 for the other 14 Jeep Compass model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Jeep Compass?
The components named most often in the 229 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Jeep Compass owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 229 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2017 Jeep Compass stall, lose power or shut off while driving?44 owners · 19.2%
- Why is my 2017 Jeep Compass burning or losing oil?15 owners · 6.6%
- Why does the auto start-stop system act up on my 2017 Jeep Compass?12 owners · 5.2%
- Why won't my 2017 Jeep Compass start?10 owners · 4.4%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Jeep Compass?8 owners · 3.5%
Has the 2017 Jeep Compass been recalled?
4 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.
Risk: If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.
Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.
Risk: If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26.
Is the 2017 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 DVSAAn unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement
Risk: The rear seat back release latch housing may become damaged and unlatched.
Fix: Replace left and right side rear seat back release bezels.
UK DVSAThe passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier
Risk: The Passenger Airbag (PAB) may contain loose fasteners.
Fix: Replace passenger airbag.
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 GateA defective rear seat-back locking mechanism could lead to the seat back folding forward unexpectedly in the event of rapid deceleration.As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
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 GateA faulty rear seat-back locking mechanism could lead to the seat back folding forward unexpectedly in the event of rapid deceleration.As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
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 electrical connections for the daytime running lamps are inadequate and the lights may be disabled by the driver.As a consequence, the visibility of the vehicle and its identification by other drivers may be reduced.
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 securing nuts on the front passenger airbag may be loose.In the event of deployment of the front passenger airbag, the loose securing nuts may become projectiles.
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 User’s Guide contains incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, depicting the battery terminals with reversed polarity…The User’s Guide contains incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, depicting the battery terminals with reversed polarity in the battery terminal graphic. This could lead to an electric shock.
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 2017 Jeep Compass owners report?
12 of the 229 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 am reporting a serious steering/suspension safety problem with my 2017 Jeep Compass. After picking the vehicle up from the dealership following repairs/service, the vehicle was significantly more difficult and frightening to control than before. While driving, the Jeep will suddenly veer toward the shoulder/ditch or toward/over the center line even though I have not intentionally moved the steering wheel in that direction. I have to repeatedly correct the steering to keep the vehicle in my lane. The problem becomes worse and more dangerous as speed increases. There are also multiple…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact had traded a prior vehicle for the Jeep. The vehicle was a private sale. The following day, the mileage jumped nearly 40,000 miles. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 110,246 and the next day the mileage was 154,085. Since owning the vehicle, the contact stated that the mileage had gone back and forth between the two mileages. The contact obtained a vehicle history report online, which confirmed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle history report showed that on December 12, 2025, the mileage was 177,382.
Car just cuts off. Batteries are good, alternator good no codes! Rpm goes to o cuts off parking break comes takes a couple of seconds to start then cuts off at random times while driving very unsafe!!!! Taken to dealer can’t find anything wrong!!!
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking abnormally. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned off, and exited the vehicle to inspect the brakes. The brakes on the vehicle and the brakes were extremely hot. The contact reentered and started the vehicle after five minutes, and the vehicle operated as intended. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was…
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle were shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stopped the vehicle to inspect it and became aware that the front passenger’s side wheel was extremely hot to the touch. The contact deactivated the Traction Control light, and the failure was temporarily corrected before recurring. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in the middle lane, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly. While accelerating, there was an abnormal grinding and clanking metallic sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. After three hours of being stranded on the roadway, the vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic determined that the failure was related to the drive shaft, transfer case, and driver’s side front half shaft. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
I was approaching a stoplight and every light on the dash lit up, the car wouldn’t go after stopping and it wouldn’t turn off when put in park. I also couldn’t shift into any other gear. This is seriously dangerous and not the first time I’ve had major mechanical issues with this vehicle.
While driving, my parking break will turn on and halt the car. It usually is around when there is an issue with my auto start/stop.
While attempting to do a U-turn on two different occiasions once the U-turn has been completed the car would stop and turn off. There was not power. Would attempt to restart the car and it would not. Needed to get a jump-start for the car to start. One other time when attempting to do a U-turn the car would act as if would stop, in this case did not but took about 2 miles before it would accelerate properly
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking, and the contact noticed a burning odor. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fractured half-shaft. The contact was informed that the half-shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V301000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The…
While driving Jeep losses power and stops. At garage now and they can’t find reasonable explanation. Has less than 50k miles. Danger while driving since it just shuts off while no lights come on to indicate problems
2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED WITHIN A MONTH. DEALER CHANGED BATTERIES 1ST TIME. COMPUTER SYSTEM RUNS THROUGH A NUMBER OF MESSAGES STATING VARIOUS SETTINGS ARE NOT WORKING. EXAMPLE: ENGINE LIGHT, AIR BAG, OIL, WITH EVERY WARNING LIGHT THERE IS. VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS. 15 MIN LATER IT STARTED BACK UP LIKE THERE WASNT A PROBLEM. THERE IS EXCESS OIL USE ALSO. CHANGED OIL, A MONTH LATER, ITS A 1/4 LOW. NO DRIPS EITHER. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD.
2017 Jeep Compass: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Compass; the most common categories were electrical system (86, 37.6%), engine (71, 31%), power train (42, 18.3%). There are 4 safety recalls. 10 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 3 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Compass?
Across 229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (37.6% of complaints), engine (31% of complaints), power train (18.3% of complaints), service brakes (11.8% of complaints), steering (7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Jeep Compass; the most recent (campaign 17V824000, 2017-12-21) concerns Equipment. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2017 Jeep Compass stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
44 of the 229 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass (19.2%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "When driving the vehicle it has shut off the engine and stalled, it also shut off and a few milliseconds later restarted on the highway has done the multiple time" (NHTSA complaint 11653786, April 2025). 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 my 2017 Jeep Compass burning or losing oil?
15 of the 229 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass (6.6%) describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. One owner wrote: "On July 9th 2022 the car showed a low oil pressure warning then shut down going around a curve but I was able to restart the vehicle." (NHTSA complaint 11473613, July 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 does the auto start-stop system act up on my 2017 Jeep Compass?
12 of the 229 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass (5.2%) describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. One owner wrote: "While driving, my parking break will turn on and halt the car. It usually is around when there is an issue with my auto start/stop." (NHTSA complaint 11705369, December 2025). 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 2017 Jeep Compass start?
10 of the 229 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass (4.4%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "2nd time i've gone outside of my home to start my car and the car does not start, this has happened twice... then i google search it and see so many complaints of ppls car just not starting. this is the second time this has happened to me." (NHTSA complaint 11355480, September 2020). 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 2017 Jeep Compass?
8 of the 229 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass (3.5%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "I got my 2017 jeep compass in 2018 had no issues truly until about a year ago. The check engine light came on and it would jerk a little goin up hill well got a coder and it said o2 so I changed all the spark plugs and o2 and it still is on now the thunder…" (NHTSA complaint 11451711, February 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.
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 2017 only.