Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Jeep Compass: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Compass at 26 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 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

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.

2026 Jeep Compass recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Jeep Compass, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V531000 Reported Aug 13, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 78D)
Units affected
844,027 (estimate)
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 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.

2026 Jeep Compass EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Compass 4WD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/31/26 mpg$2,600335

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.

2026 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.

2026 Jeep Compass NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 JEEP COMPASS SUV N/A AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars20.4%Standard

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.

2026 Jeep Compass owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Jeep Compass, most recently on Sep 26, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Jeep Compass complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Service brakes2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Compass model years

Jeep Compass by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Compass27 mpg0294/5
2024 Compass27 mpg0544/5
2023 Compass27 mpg249—
2022 Compass25 mpg42264/5
2021 Compass25 mpg0814/5
2020 Compass25–26 mpg11434/5
2019 Compass25–26 mpg23314/5
2018 Compass25–26 mpg69474/5
2017 Compass21–26 mpg42294/5
2016 Compass21–25 mpg1293—
2015 Compass21–25 mpg1113—

All Jeep Compass years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Jeep models

2026 Jeep Cherokee2026 Jeep Gladiator2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer2026 Jeep Recon2026 Jeep Wagoneer2026 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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