Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2015 Jeep Compass: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Compass at 21–25 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 113 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
21–25
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 Jeep Compass recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Jeep Compass, newest first.
Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections
NHTSA 15V878000Reported Dec 23, 2015
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. R68)
Units affected
60,140 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.
Risk
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 Jeep Compass fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 Jeep Compass crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2015 Jeep Compass NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2015 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD
Not rated
3 stars
Not rated
4 stars
18.5%
No
2015 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD
Not rated
3 stars
Not rated
4 stars
16.4%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2015 Jeep Compass owner complaints
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Compass, most recently on May 19, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 Jeep Compass complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
30
Unknown or other
29
Electrical system
22
Air bags
16
Vehicle speed control
13
Power train
10
Seats
9
Fuel/propulsion system
8
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
Service brakes
6
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
