The 2021 Jeep Compass has 76 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag poor reliability and build quality: very frequent reports of major mechanical issues (transmission, engine) and numerous electrical problems, often requiring expensive repairs well before 100,000 miles. brand frequently ranked last in reliability surveys. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2025) to 927 (2018). With 76 complaints, the 2021 Compass sits belowthe model's median of 187.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Owner sentiment is predominantly negative, with widespread criticism focused on poor reliability, subpar build quality, and weak performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Compass. See the full Compass owner picture and every model year.
Used Compass listings typically run $25,170–$27,692 across 2018 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Compass year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.