2020 Jeep Compass recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 143
Latest campaign: Apr 9, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	1	Apr 9, 2020	20V208000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 9, 2020Latest campaign


Apr 9, 202020V208000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V208000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V208000 · Apr 9, 2020

Apr 9, 202020V208000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V208000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V208000 · Apr 9, 2020

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 component143

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

143Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	79	55	0	1	0
Electrical system	66	46	0	0	0
Power train	29	20	0	1	0
Unknown or other	29	20	1	1	0
Steering	8	6	0	0	0
Service brakes	7	5	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	3	0	0	0
Suspension	4	3	0	0	0
Wheels	4	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	3	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	4	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	3	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	2	0	0	0
Tires	3	2	0	0	0

6 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
“Carvana falsifying 150 inspection on tie rods that's having issue with two different vehicles on 2020 jeep compass and 2021 jeep compass”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770971
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Compass. While driving for 5–10 minutes at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and a "Pressure Overheating" message was…”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770212
Steering
“My 2020 Jeep Compass develops significant shaking and vibration when I apply the brakes while traveling above approximately 70 mph.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768127

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2020 Jeep Compass recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Jeep Compass. The most recent, 20V208000 (reported April 9, 2020), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Jeep Compass?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 79 complaints out of 143 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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