Model year 2020 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2020 Jeep Compass: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Jeep Compass at 25–26 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 143 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
25–26
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
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.
2020 Jeep Compass recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Jeep Compass, newest first.
Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Linkages
NHTSA 20V208000Reported Apr 9, 2020
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. W25)
Units affected
425,599 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 Jeep Compass NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Jeep Compass SUV AWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
20.6%
Optional
2020 Jeep Compass SUV FWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
20.2%
Optional
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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2020 Jeep Compass owner complaints
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Compass, most recently on Oct 13, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Jeep Compass complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
79
Electrical system
65
Power train
29
Unknown or other
29
Steering
8
Service brakes
7
Vehicle speed control
7
Engine and engine cooling
4
Fuel/propulsion system
4
Suspension
4
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
