Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Jeep Compass

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Jeep Compass. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (71 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Jeep Compass


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Jeep Compass

The Electrical System problem

I was approaching a stoplight and every light on the dash lit up, the car wouldn’t go after stopping and it wouldn’t turn off when put in park. I also couldn’t shift into any other gear.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Remote start began failing then wouldn't even start with key. Had to replace starter due to where starter is located it gets so hot it fried the wiring. Mechanic stated due to where the starter is located, I will probably have to replace it every year or two. Very poor design.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Car won't start changed the battery worked for a day then had a clicking nose like battery was dead. Charged it cranked up lasted a day stopped again.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Jeep Compass model year vehicles:



Compass Service Bulletins
Compass Safety Recalls
Compass Defect Investigations