0.53 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
59 of the 1,853 complaints about the Jeep Compass (3.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
59Complaints · Brakes
3.2%Share of complaints
0.53×vs. all vehicles
5Last 12 months
11.9%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
5 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
7 of these reports (11.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 18V523000 (2018-08-09, model years 2018 and 2019).
ABS light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in. While driving to work was using cruise control and put on my brakes and had no brakes, I ended up rear ending into another vehicle.
Brakes · 2025-06-25 · ODI 11669090 · Crash
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed and approaching a traffic light, she depressed the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle.
Brakes · 2022-11-30 · ODI 11495444 · Crash
Defective brake pads and rotors, brake pads are digging into the rotors, more so when turning. vehicles has 15k miles, photos attached, brake pads are not worn down as seen in photos. Dealer refuses to repair claiming corrosion.
Brakes · 2026-10-10 · ODI 11770306
My 2020 Jeep Compass develops significant shaking and vibration when I apply the brakes while traveling above approximately 70 mph.
Brakes · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11768127
The automatic park brake will not always release when going in drive or reverse. When not paying attention to the situation an in a parking space give it gas then releases a shoots back or forward almost hitting the cars Devin’s or front.
Brakes · 2026-09-26 · ODI 11767087
3 times the Emergency Braking has shut off during braking. The Emergency braking system goes offline and displays a “Needs Service Indicator” It has been to the dealer for repair 3 times. Each time I was told that there is no current repair solution.
Brakes · 2026-01-02 · ODI 11708377
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 18V523000 · 2018-08-09 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
