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US recalls (1)
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Visual system
2020-04-09 · campaign 2020-154
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to tighten the nuts on the windshield wiper arms.
Owner complaints (143)
Owners filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Compass (3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 79 | |
| Electrical system | 66 | |
| Unknown or other | 29 | |
| Power train | 29 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2020 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Jeep Compass version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass FWD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass FWD 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.