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All cars · Jeep Compass · 2020

2020 Jeep Compass. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index68100 = average car
Complaints72NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold107,968U.S. model year
Per 100K sold67complaints
Year rank#5 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD23 / 32 / 26Regular$2,400
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD22 / 31 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto 9-spdAWD22 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylManual 6-spdAWD22 / 31 / 25Regular$2,500

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 4,000 and 61,300 miles. Median 21,600, from 32 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine6,5002,000–40,00016
Electrical33,0004,200–64,5008
Transmission & drivetrain66,00010,000–98,5006

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
Engine58%
Electrical44%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Automatic emergency braking7%
Brakes7%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
14332208

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 20V208000 Apr 2020 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

    Risk. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFalse overheat leading to loss of motive power20222023

Manufacturer communications 408

Jeep filed 408 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Engine Vibration Noise or Feeling When Shifting into Gear This bulletin involves replacing the…
  • Intelligent Battery Sensor-IBS Installation, Battery Charging Message, Start Stop Charging…
  • Steering Wheel Switches, Terrain Switch Inoperative, Backup Camera Display Has No Grid Lines

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Compass SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Jeep Compass SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201718914965,142Electrical
2018300519171,167Engine
201987135143,934Engine
20206872107,968Engine
2021554675,642Electrical
202219020186,175Electrical
2023414796,173Electrical

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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