2015 JEEP COMPASS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 JEEP COMPASS has 4 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with exploding or unexpectedly deploying headrests, creating potential safety hazards. There are also intermittent air bag warning light activations reported.
Common Issues- Exploding headrests. Reports indicate passenger and driver side headrests have exploded while the vehicle is parked, causing safety concerns and costly replacements.
- Unexpected headrest deployment. Drivers have reported front driver side headrests deploying without any impact or crash, confirmed to be caused by failed plastic brackets holding the mechanism.
- Air bag warning light. Intermittent illumination of the air bag warning light occurs during driving, with no subsequent diagnosis or repair due to lack of recall coverage.
There is 1 recall affecting the 2015 Jeep Compass involving the power steering system. It addresses a potential fire risk due to fluid leakage from incorrectly installed components.
Recalls- Power steering hose clamp. NHTSA recall 15V878000 affects 60,140 vehicles. The low pressure return hose clamp may be installed incorrectly causing hose detachment and fluid leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and reposition the clamp free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2016. Chrysler customer service can be contacted at 1-800-853-1403 using recall number R68.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs for headrest failures or unresolved recall issues related to the power steering system may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal guidance may be advisable to address ongoing safety defects.
2015 JEEP COMPASS Summary
2015
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
60140
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 JEEP COMPASS
60140 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2015 JEEP COMPASS
ID: 2116130SEATS
Passenger headrest exploded while parked - thankfully it happened overnight while no one was in the seat. I checked online and there’s tons of reports of this exact issue with no way to repair it or recall it. There’s only the option to replace it from a parts store and it’s $500. Please enforce this as a recall.
2015 JEEP COMPASS
ID: 2095582SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while reversing, the front driver’s side headrest unexpectedly deployed. The contact stated that there was no impact to cause the headrest to deploy, creating a safety hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the plastic bracket holding the mechanism had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2015 JEEP COMPASS
ID: 2078368AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact inquired with the dealer if there was a recall associated with the VIN. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,500.
2015 JEEP COMPASS
ID: 2052750SEATS
Driver's side headrest exploded. Fortunately, the car was parked at the time, so no injuries. I understand that this is a known defect, but that a recall still hasn't been issued.