Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Jeep Compass has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 229 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V740000 Instrument Brightness not Adjustable/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V433000 User Guide has Incorrect Jumpstarting Information NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V301000 Halfshaft may Disengage/Loss of Drive NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 86 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Unknown or Other 64 complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Service Brakes 24 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
Of the 229 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 229 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Jeep Compass has a below-average reliability rating due to significant complaints, particularly in the electrical and engine systems. With 229 owner complaints and four recall campaigns, concerns about electrical issues and potential power train problems are highlighted. The limited recall scope suggests potential under-addressing of issues raised by users.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 35,000-55,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine | 50,000-70,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Power train | 60,000-80,000 miles | $700–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and rotations
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system service
- Battery inspections
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming dashboard lights
- Unusual engine noises
- Rattling during acceleration
- Delayed gear engagement
- Brake pedal feel changes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.