The Lemon Index2015 Jeep Compass.
The 2015 Jeep Compass is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 29 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 45, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 to 25 mpg combined. The best Jeep Compass year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 113 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Compass year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 39K to 88K miles on the car (72 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 38K–89K miles
Recalls 1
- steering 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 176 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- S18 originally published in July
- Customer Satisfaction Notification S18 - Engine Oil Consumption The engine on about 480 of the…
- Hands Free Module - Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) Before replacing the Hands Free Module…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedStall from crankshaft\camshaft failure2022–2025
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 45; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Compass year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2015 Jeep Compass problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (31%), electrical (14%) and airbags (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Compass have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Jeep Compass get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Compass problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,600 and 88,900 miles. The middle report was at 62,000 miles, from 72 complaints.
Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Jeep Compass have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Compass year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works