2015 Jeep Compass Reliability
The 2015 Jeep Compass has 113 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and unknown or other. Compared with other Compass model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Compass's typical year, while the 2014 drew 308 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
113
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
4
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Jeep Compass complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 27% |
| Unknown or other | 29 | 26% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 19% |
| Air bags | 16 | 14% |
| Speed control / throttle | 15 | 13% |
| Seats | 12 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 10 | 9% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 8 | 7% |
2015 Jeep Compass recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V878000 | Dec 23, 2015 | Steering — hydraulic power assist / hose, piping, and connections | 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… |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Compass years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Compass analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 80 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Better year |
| 2014 | 308 | 2 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2015 (this page) | 113 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2016 | 293 | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2017 | 229 | 4 | Electrical system | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Jeep Compass
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Jeep Compass reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2015 Jeep Compass has 113 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and unknown or other. Compared with other Compass model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Compass's typical year, while the 2014 drew 308 complaints.
What are the most common 2015 Jeep Compass problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Jeep Compass are engine (30), unknown or other (29), electrical system (22), air bags (16). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Jeep Compass have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Jeep Compass, including 15V878000 (steering — hydraulic power assist / hose, piping, and connections). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Jeep Compass compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 308 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid); the 2016 has 293 complaints and 1 recall (avoid). The 2015 has 113 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Jeep Compass?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Compass, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.