There are 0 US recalls for the 2021 Jeep Compass, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 4 stars.
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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
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.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) will remain on when the driver switches the front fog lamps on. A recent change to Canadian regulations requires the DRLs to turn off when the fog lights are switched on. Safety Risk: Daytime running lamps that stay on in foggy conditions could cause glare and reduced visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the body control module.
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Compass (5 crashes, 2 fires reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | |
| Unknown or other | 28 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
EPA ratings for each 2021 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 FWD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.