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Jeep Compass

Repeated repairs on your Jeep Compass? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Model-year searches

2022–2026

Reference year

2026

2026 recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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More Than a Recall Count

A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.

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Check Your Compass's Year

These are model-year search shortcuts, not a statement that each year has a defect. For other years or configurations, use the full vehicle search.

About These Records

NHTSA records below refer to 2026 Jeep Compass vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.

2026 Compass Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall Notices for This Model Year

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V531000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

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2026 Compass Owner Reports

What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.

What Owners Reported

Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
  • SERVICE BRAKES2
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
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Build Your Compass Repair File

  • Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
  • Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
  • Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
  • Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents

Does My Jeep Compass Qualify?

A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.

If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.

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Still Going Back to the Shop?

Get an individual review of your Jeep Compass's repair history. Recall totals do not determine eligibility or guarantee an outcome.

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