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2017 Jeep Compass recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 229
Latest campaign: Dec 21, 2017

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Dec 21, 2017	17V824000 17V433000
Electrical system	1	Nov 21, 2017	17V740000
Power train	1	May 9, 2017	17V301000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 21, 2017Latest campaign


Dec 21, 201717V824000	Equipment If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V824000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf Risk If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82. Campaign NHTSA 17V824000 · Dec 21, 2017
Nov 21, 201717V740000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V740000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays." Risk An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70. Campaign NHTSA 17V740000 · Nov 21, 2017
Jul 7, 201717V433000	Equipment: other owners/service/other manual If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V433000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic. Risk If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46. Campaign NHTSA 17V433000 · Jul 7, 2017
May 9, 201717V301000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V301000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break. Risk If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26. Campaign NHTSA 17V301000 · May 9, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component229

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229Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	86	38	2	3	1
Engine	71	31	1	0	0
Unknown or other	64	28	2	0	1
Power train	42	18	3	0	0
Service brakes	27	12	0	0	0
Steering	16	7	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	12	5	1	0	0
Air bags	10	4	4	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	10	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	10	4	0	0	0
Suspension	8	3	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	6	3	0	0	0
Wheels	4	2	0	0	0
Hydraulic	3	1	0	0	0
Seats	3	1	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“I am reporting a serious steering/suspension safety problem with my 2017 Jeep Compass.”
Filed 09/19/2026 · ODI 11765444
Unknown or other
“When driving the 2017 Jeep Compass, a bubble which has formed on the touchscreen causes it to randomly change different settings (such as turning on the heated seats/steering wheel, turning on the AC or heat, etc.),…”
Filed 05/25/2026 · ODI 11739861
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact had traded a prior vehicle for the Jeep. The vehicle was a private sale. The following day, the mileage jumped nearly 40,000 miles.”
Filed 04/02/2026 · ODI 11728909

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2017 Jeep Compass recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Compass. The most recent, 17V824000 (reported December 21, 2017), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Jeep Compass recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Jeep Compass?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 86 complaints out of 229 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Jeep Compass?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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