2026 Jeep Compass recalls and problems

The 2026 Jeep Compass has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 20 Compass model years — 20th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

5complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

2,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Service Brakes2

Fuel System1

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Jeep Compass years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Jeep Compass have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Jeep Compass, the latest from Aug 13, 2026 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Jeep Compass?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (2), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.