general problems of the 2015 Jeep Compass

Six problems related to seats have been reported for the 2015 Jeep Compass. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Jeep Compass based on all problems reported for the 2015 Compass.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2025

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.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2025

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.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2023

Passenger headrest popped off (ahr deployed) while I was driving. After further inspection the plastic pieces inside that holds the whole headrest together broke off. I researched this issue on google and there has been a lot of complaints with this happening and even a class action lawsuit back in 2020. I tried to replace the part but the dealership wants over $500 for just the replacement even though this is a known defect with the headrests in 2010-2017 Jeep Compasses.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

The airbag light goes on intermittently while driving because of the driver seat belt sensor issues per the mechanic. Also, the passenger seat recline lever broke right off, so we can no longer recline. More importantly, the car sometimes won't even start. Dashboard panel just remains black, and the engine does not even turn over. Just silent. After waiting a few moments, it starts perfectly. Mechanics don't know.

5 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2017

Plastic pieces that hold seat belts and handle to adjust seats are both broken off.

6 Seats problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2015

Complaint that rail on driver and passenger sliding seat sticks out to far and has sharp edges that can damage a persons leg. I have pictures.


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