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The 2020 Jeep Compass is associated with 137 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE, accounting for 18 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.4l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 26 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 137 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (18 / 13%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 2 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–26 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Compass FWD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Compass FWD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Compass 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Compass 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 20.200000000000003%
SUV AWD 20.599999999999998%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Jeep Compass models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Summary of 137 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
137
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 18 complaints
Engine 14 complaints
Electrical System 9 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 9 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 8 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2020 Jeep Compass problems & component breakdown (45 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V208000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Defect Summary: Chrysler (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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler 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.
View all 2020 Jeep Compass recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 Jeep Compass

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Jeep Compass

How many safety recalls does the 2020 Jeep Compass have?

The 2020 Jeep Compass is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2020 Jeep Compass?

NHTSA records list 137 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Jeep Compass. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE, appearing in 18 filings (13% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Jeep Compass earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2020 Jeep Compass get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Jeep Compass range from 25 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.