8.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
57,550 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. heater blower switch stayed on parasitic draw killed battery (1 reports)
2017 Jeep Compass electrical problems

electrical problem

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2017 Jeep Compass Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 302022

Compass Limited

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,277 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On Friday, I went to get in my car and go home. It would not start. I thought it was a dead battery and maybe I left a light on. I had the car jumped and I went home. I tried to use the car the next morning and the same thing occurred. It would not start or turn on, no power.

After it was jumped this time, my car started cycling through errors and then the car fob would not read so the battery fully died. The battery was replaced today and it started once then died immediately after being turned off. The car still will not turn over. It makes one small click, and then nothing.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I have had the starting equipment tested and all is good there.

- Tabitha P., Cleveland, OH, US

problem #3

Jun 062022

Compass Limited 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,745 miles

I wish FORD had bought JEEP instead of Chrysler Fiat …CHRYSLER FIAT are notorious for cutting corners AND poor Quality. Vehicles loaded with problems that dealer and manufacturers LEAVE THE COUSTOMER ON THEIR OWN. THE CAR IS NICE LOOKING…BUT LOADED WITH HUGE BLIND SPOTS …HUGE SIDE MIRRORS BLOCK CRITICAL VIEW OF DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL PATH. WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS YOU IF NOT VERY CAREFUL &YOU MUST SLOW DOWN TO ALMOST STOPPING TO PREVENT RUNNING OVER THE CURB, WINDSHIELD IS FRAMED BY TWO HUGE BUILT IN BLIND SPOTS ALSO CHUNKY DESIGN OF REAR VIEW MIRROR HOUSING ALSO HUGE UNNECESSARY BLIND SPOT…THESE BLIND SPOTS ARE NOT JUST ANNOYING BUT THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND MAKES YOU WONDER IF COMPANY DOES ANY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCT TESTING?

Also seats look nice but are not comfortable. Driver compartment cramped vents in wrong place they blow on the steering wheel….step up is pretty high you have to step up and bend over to get in, not much leg room when getting in. You really have to fold yourself up to get in and I’m average height, company only gives 3yr bumper to bumper WARRANTY I bought mine used just out of warranty dealer. They would not sell me a warranty they knew this car was trouble. Oh and your feet keep striking the door jam as you get in and out of the car and puts dirt all over the lower part of the door jam…

- snooty.garrets-0e, Pgh, US

problem #2

Aug 032021

Compass Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

On Tuesday I went to get in my car and go home. It would not start. I thought it was a dead battery and maybe I left a light on. We jumped the car and I drove home. I went to use the car Thursday and it would not turn over again.

I tried jumping the battery, then the car fob would not read so the battery fully died. We replaced the battery today thinking that was it. The car still will not turn over. It makes one small click, and then nothing. The systems inside the car seemed fine, and now just the car won't turn over. Before I take it to the dealership, I am searching for a code reader to see if the problem can be identified.

- Tamara M., Ypsilanti, US

problem #1

Mar 222019

Compass Limited

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,037 miles

This is now the fourth time this vehicle will not start for no obvious reason. The last time it happened it was December and freezing out. That time they replaced the battery at the dealership but it doesn't seem to be a permanent fix. Waiting on Dealer to come tow and diagnose. Unreliable and cannot wait to be out of the lease on this vehicle. Major regret choosing this car. I have accessory power but that is it.

- gsbw, Tecumseh, US

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