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2020 Jeep Compass

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA138
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
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The 2020 Jeep Compass is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Compass FWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 138 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl233226$2,400
Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41871, 41875, 41876, 41870.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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W25
425,599 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskReduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V208000reported Apr 9, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine — False overheat leading to loss of motive power closed

On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving.  The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle.  In most incidents, the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard m

Opened Dec 2, 2022 · closed Dec 10, 2023 · action PE22013

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
138complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 10 · 2021: 13 · 2022: 21 · 2023: 28 · 2024: 28 · 2025: 25 · 2026: 13

Most-cited components

Engine79
Electrical System64
Unspecified29
Power Train27
Vehicle Speed Control7
Steering6

What owners describe

“I did an oil change mid august and found bits of metal in the oil at 50,000 miles, Ive change the oil every 5000 miles. I haven't been rough with it and also every time I get on the highway or rev my engine up to 4000 rpm the transmission slips hard on the 4th gear usually. If I have it on FWD it slips as well. The Bli…”Sep 19, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The vehicle has 44k miles on it. Upon starting the car in my driveway today it would not start and was throwing an ECM error code along with "engine coolant temperature too hot". The vehicle fluids levels are perfect but it just will not start. I called the dealership and was advised they've seen lots of these issues b…”Sep 17, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Over the past month my car has had issues with my car not starting up and killing out my battery. Today I had was driving and my vehicle shut off at a stop light and wouldn’t turn back on. After getting the battery powered up I went to work and turned off my car and now it won’t start again. When trying to start my…”Sep 15, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Compass model years

A

2026 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2025 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 25 complaints

A

2024 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 52 complaints

B

2023 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 45 complaints

C

2022 Jeep Compass

4 recalls · 220 complaints

A

2021 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 79 complaints

B

2019 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 327 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Compass

6 recalls · 937 complaints

D

2017 Jeep Compass

4 recalls · 228 complaints

A

2016 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 293 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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