2020 Jeep Compass Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2020 Jeep Compass has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (79 reports).

1Recalls
143Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2020 Jeep Compass recalls

Loose Wiper Arms May Reduce Driver Visibility

Recall 20V208Apr 9, 2020425,599 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2020 Jeep Compass and Ram 1500 vehicles may have a windshield wiper arm, or arms, that can loosen.

Most common 2020 Jeep Compass problems

Problem areas named in the 143 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine79
Electrical System66
Unknown Or Other29
Power Train29
Steering8
Service Brakes7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Visibility/Wiper4

What owners report

2026-10-13, Steering
Carvana falsifying 150 inspection on tie rods that's having issue with two different vehicles on 2020 jeep compass and 2021 jeep compass
2026-10-09, Power Train
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. While driving for 5–10 minutes at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and a "Pressure Overheating" message was displayed. The Automatic Emergency Braking feature activated. The contact called roadside assistance and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the valve cover gasket, spark plug, and battery. The failure persisted. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic, who checked the cooling system, performed a coolant test, and completed an oil change. The failure recurred, and the vehicle was towed back to the
2026-09-30, Service Brakes
My 2020 Jeep Compass develops significant shaking and vibration when I apply the brakes while traveling above approximately 70 mph. The vibration affects the vehicle’s stability and makes me concerned about maintaining control and stopping safely at highway speeds. The vehicle was inspected and serviced by an authorized Jeep dealership after I reported the shaking. The dealership identified problems involving the inner tie rods and steering system. Before the repair, I specifically questioned whether the brake rotors could be contributing to the shaking. The dealership assured me that it was completely certain the problem had been corrected. The vehicle rides somewhat better following the
2026-09-23, Electrical System
My start/stop battery keeps dying , causing my regular battery to die !
2026-09-11, Electrical System
I drove myself and my passenger to our destination without issue. After the vehicle was parked for approximately three hours, I started it and drove toward the exit lane leading to the main road. I stopped completely before exiting and was traveling approximately 10 mph as I crossed toward the leftmost turning lane. Suddenly, the dashboard displayed a “High Coolant Temperature” warning, the check engine light illuminated, and the accelerator pedal became resistant/unresponsive. The vehicle slowed to a stop and the engine completely shut off. Without me shifting the transmission out of Drive or selecting Reverse, the vehicle then began rolling backward on its own. The road was not incline

2020 Jeep Compass questions

Does the 2020 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Jeep Compass: Loose Wiper Arms May Reduce Driver Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Based on 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (79), Electrical System (66), Unknown Or Other (29).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Jeep Compass has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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