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severe Owners of the 2020 Jeep Compass have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Compass | 10 |
| 2020 Compass (this page) | 4 |
Among the 5 model years of Jeep Compass in our records for visibility problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Power Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Operate Intermittently, Driver Door Ajar Warning Lamp On, Stop Start Feature Disabled
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Power Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Operate Intermittently, Driver Door Ajar Warning Lamp On, Stop Start Feature Disabled
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Power Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Operate Intermittently, Driver Door Ajar Warning Lamp On, Stop Start Feature Disabled
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗A/C does not cool and vehicle is low on Freon charge but no leak is found with sniffer or black light anywhere in the system
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $350.
Based on the 4 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 19,126 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.