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2023 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Jeep Compass, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

2

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

49

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Compass and 49 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 13 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. POWER TRAIN6
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
  3. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6
  4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
  5. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS4

2023 Compass Recall Records

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

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V436000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 23V576000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

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2023 Compass Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
17-005-26Oct 16, 2026SUSPENSIONNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Rear Wheel Bearing Noise The customer may notice the following: SYMPTOM: ● Rear wheel bearing noise on the left side while driv…11038641
09-026-26Oct 16, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Low Oil Pressure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: th…11038639
18-081-26Oct 8, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the v…11038538
18-081-26Oct 8, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the v…11038501
21-042-26 REV. BSep 19, 2026POWER TRAINNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission war…11037469
S268A000017Sep 17, 2026SERVICE BRAKESCustomer Can Not Make Changes to Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Setting in Radio.11037472
S2609000011Sep 11, 2026ENGINEMIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak11037354
9100900Sep 8, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPassive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.11037346
09-022-26Sep 1, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: ● Metallic clicking noises when when moving t…11037275
9100363 Rev 3Aug 26, 2026ENGINETurbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rat…11036762
08-323-26Aug 25, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMService 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Troubl…11036745
09-018-26Aug 7, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Cylinder Head Screw Not Specific Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must S…11036159
113823Aug 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWIRING - HEADLAMP TO DASH11036171
08-306-26Aug 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Generic Key Fobs Shipped with Vehicle Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Key FOBs are not specific to vehicle (…11035979
S268A000016Jul 31, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMR1L Radio Screen Goes Blank after transitioning from logistic to customer mode11035996
07-005-26Jul 21, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. M1 H1 Coolant Leak Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Possible overheat light on instrument clus…11035310
113450Jul 13, 2026STEERINGCLOCKSPRING - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE11035184
113449Jul 13, 2026STEERINGCLOCKSPRING - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE11035183
113325Jul 9, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRESISTOR - BLOWER MOTOR11035076
14-008-26Jul 8, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: e…11035052
All 2023 Compass records at NHTSA

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