The minute the front tires start to slip on any surface, I lose power in the engine, I don't have front wheel drive or 4x4. The 4x4 light comes on the dash with an exclamation point and flashes. It rear drive shaft doesn't engage. This makes my vehicle useless. The smallest…

12/31/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11633444.0

2015 Compass · engine

I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 75 ON CHRISTMAS EVE WITH MY PARTNER AND OUR DOG WHEN MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT IT WAS TERRIFYING DUE TO THE ABRUPTNESS OF THE STALL AND THE VEHICLES BEHIND US STILL GOING A NORMAL…

12/31/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164169.0

2015 Compass · engine

THIS 2015 JEEP COMPASS HAS HAD MULTIPLE DEFECTS UNTIL NOW: 1. IN AROUND MID 2015, THE 4 WHEELS LIGHT KEPT TURNING ON AND NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF, THEN I SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT, WHICH COST ME A FEW HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE ELECTRIC WIRE…

12/30/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385549.0

2015 Compass · other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS FROM SEPTEMBER 2016 TO NOVEMBER 2016. EACH TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE LIGHT STILL CAME BACK ON. THE FIRST TIME, THE FUEL LEVEL UNIT WAS REPLACED, THE SECOND TIME, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS FOUND AND THE SYSTEM…

12/29/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938472.0

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severe NHTSA 15V878000 23/12/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015

If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Jeep Compass is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Jeep Compass?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 15 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Jeep Compass has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Jeep Compass?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 112 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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