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vehicle
2020 / jeep / compass
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints
139 on file (2020-03-25 → 2026-09-11)
recalls
1
investigations
1
fars
28 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Auto Stop/Start system failure to restartELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 complaints2020-06 → 2026-02jeep-compass-2020-stop-start-failure
11640325 Two recurring issues that happen at the same time. The auto stop/start feature stops working. Error message "Stop/Start Unavailable Service Stop/Start System" is displayed. If this were to happen at a traffic light, the failure to restart the vehicle could cause accidents
11491671 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and both batteries in vehicle were replaced
Infotainment touchscreen and backup camera failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION8 complaints2023-09 → 2026-02jeep-compass-2020-infotainment-camera-failure
11714920 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the infotainment screen began to display a pixilated and distorted image. Due to the failure, the rear-view camera failed to operate while in reverse(R)
11555725 The UConnect screen is not functioning correctly. It started as discoloration on the left 1/3 of the screen, impacting all screens including backup camera. Now 2/3 of the screen is impacted, sometimes going entirely black, sometimes moving lines, sometimes just distorted
11645432 The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the navigational screen was black. The contact stated the navigational screen failed to turn on as needed. No warning light was illuminated
MultiAir actuator and transmission cooling failurePOWER TRAIN12 complaints2022-08 → 2026-06jeep-compass-2020-engine-transmission-failure
11746120 The transmission cooling system failed causing immediate failure of the transmission. The vehicle has less than 60k miles and is still covered by the manufacturer powertrain warranty
11730900 At approximately 35,900 miles, vehicle failed a block test indicating combustion gases in the cooling system. Cylinder head gasket was replaced, cylinder head was machined, and exhaust valves were replaced at an independent shop at a cost of over 5,000
11595828 The driveshaft failed at only 32,000 miles and the engine is failing. The dealership confirmed this is happening for other vehicles of my make and model
Steering and suspension component failureSTEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS3 complaints2024-02 → 2026-07jeep-compass-2020-steering-suspension-failure
11752965 Within the first month of ownership I began hearing a noise from the right front of the vehicle consistent with a brake or suspension issue. I reported this to the selling dealer repeatedly during that first month; it was not resolved
11739927 While turning out of a parking lot, onto a side street, a suspension component failed without warning, causing the front axle to pull out of the transmission
11570620 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel was turned to the left, and the sway bar link detached from the front driver’s side of the vehicle
Tire pressure loss and sidewall failureTIRES3 complaints2021-05 → 2021-05jeep-compass-2020-tire-pressure-loss
11419115 I was driving on the highway approximately 50-60 mph when the tire immediately deflated. I did not seem to hit any debris or hazard in the road
11417877 The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2020 Jeep Compass equipped Continental Tires, Tire Line: Contipro Contact, Tire Size: 235/45/R19, DOT Number: A35LWBJD3419
11418284 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: ProContact TX, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT number: A35LWBJD4419
Windshield wiper motor failureVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2021-06 → 2025-07jeep-compass-2020-wiper-motor-failure
11674486 The wipers have stopped working and I am unable to find a motor to replace it
11420821 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph in the rain, when he attempted to use the windshield wipers but they failed to function
Coolant temperature warning with sudden engine shutdownENGINE53 complaints2020-11 → 2026-07jeep-compass-2020-coolant-temp-shutdown
11742922 My 2020 Jeep Compass experiences sudden, unexpected engine shut-offs while driving. The engine loses power and stalls without warning, and shortly afterward the dashboard displays a 'Coolant Temperature Too High' warning
11609542 I was driving home and got an error message that the coolant temperature was too high, even though the gauge showed it to be right in the middle at the normal level. The car then locked up and I was unable to turn the steering wheel for a terrifying few seconds
11566630 My 2020 compass keeps shutting off on its own. I will be driving and next thing you know it will start saying "key has left vehicle " or a different message saying a long the lines of its over heating
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.
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.
On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving. The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the veh
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Jeep Compass vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/jeep/compass
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note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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