The Lemon Index2025 Jeep Compass.
The 2025 Jeep Compass is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 28 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 44, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 27 mpg combined. The best Jeep Compass year is 2013.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 28 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Compass year. 2025 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 2K to 21K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 268 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLOCKSPRING Steering Column Control Module Before replacing the steering column control module…
- "Plant Mode Activated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination
- Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.
2025 Jeep Compass owner · NHTSA complaint 11746537
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Jeep Compass reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.3× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 44; 100 is average). The best Jeep Compass year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2025 Jeep Compass problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (54%), electrical (43%) and lane assist (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Compass have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Compass get?
27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Jeep Compass safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Jeep Compass have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Jeep Compass cost in fuel a year?
About $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Jeep Compass have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Compass year is better than the 2025?
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