Model year record

2015 Jeep Compass

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 182 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V878000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component: Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 60,140
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-12-23
Owners notified: 2016-02-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.

Safety risk

If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Unknown or other	31	50,225 mi
Engine	30	53,000 mi
Electrical system	22	66,545 mi
Air bags	17	70,260 mi
Vehicle speed control	13	69,459 mi
Seats	11	70,260 mi
Power train	10	62,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	62,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	53,000 mi
Service brakes	6	54,710 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	4	59,329 mi
Steering	4	8,000 mi
Structure: body	3	4,950 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor	2	95,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	167,592 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Seat belts	2	39,445 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle	2	87,000 mi
Wheels	2	100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	87,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	1	59,329 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	93,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—

The 2014 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.