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2020 Jeep Compass
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 143
- Received Mar 2020 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Head gasket leaks coolant into engine15 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving14 complaints · 9.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving12 complaints · 8.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #20V208000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Engine suddenly shuts off while drivingFirst signal: Sep 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 10 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
- Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Battery drains and dies when parked
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 18 |
| Total | 143 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 15 | 10% | 3.5× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 14 | 9.8% | 4.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8% |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 12 | 8.4% | 9.8× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 7 | 4.9% | 1.8× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 3.5% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 4 | 2.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Radiator transmission cooler leaks fluid into transmission | 3 | 2.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #20V208000April 9, 2020425,599 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2020 Jeep Compass.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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