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2021 Jeep CompassProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 140 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
140
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
334
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 140 complaints, 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

vehicle shut off while in drive

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

34 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
4
30–60K
9
60–90K
3
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (9 reports) • Median: 73K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical34 (24%)
Other28 (20%)
Engine21 (15%)
Drivetrain9 (6%)
Steering7 (5%)
Speed Control6 (4%)
Brakes6 (4%)
Lights4 (3%)

2021 Jeep Compass: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Compass, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,972 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Compass, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Compass, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Compass, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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20
11
21
5
22
31
23
31
24
30
25
31
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Jeep Compass. Recent trend: stable.

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2021 Jeep Compass NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Jeep Compass is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Jeep Compass vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

140

Class avg

206

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 140 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Jeep Compass: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Jeep Compass is related to the electrical, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2021 Jeep Compass has 140 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2021 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Jeep Compass 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Jeep Compass problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2021 Jeep Compass according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Jeep Compass problems start?
Based on 19 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 72,972 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Jeep Compass data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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