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All cars · Jeep Compass · 2015

2015 Jeep Compass. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index45100 = average car
Complaints29NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold66,698U.S. model year
Per 100K sold43complaints
Year rank#2 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD22 / 26 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 5-spd4WD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD21 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD21 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)4WD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,600 and 88,900 miles. Median 62,000, from 72 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine52,50038,800–89,50022
Electrical66,90034,800–106,30014
Airbags70,30020,900–101,0009
Speed control78,90063,800–96,00012
Seats73,60062,000–126,9008

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine31%
Electrical14%
Airbags10%
Speed control10%
Steering7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
11342705

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 15V878000 Dec 2015 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedStall from crankshaft\camshaft failure20222025
ClosedElectrical overstress20192024
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 176

Jeep filed 176 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Compass SUV 4WDnot rated★★★☆☆not rated★★★★☆
Jeep Compass SUV 2WDnot rated★★★☆☆not rated★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2012964640,235Fuel or ev drive system
2013402652,993Transmission & drivetrain
201419713261,264Airbags
2015452966,698Engine
201611610994,061Engine
201718914965,142Electrical
2018300519171,167Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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