NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Jeep Compass Safety Ratings
The 2023 Jeep Compass scores 85 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 2 recalls, and 45 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Jeep Compass registers a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band for overall safety. This score reflects a perfect mark for its integrated avoidance technology systems. Combined with solid performance in crash protection tests and a modest recall record of two campaigns, the 2023 Compass presents as a credible safety choice.
The 2023 Jeep Compass received a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100 and a 5-star NHTSA side-impact rating, according to NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Jeep Compass ranks 77 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 85 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 20.6% |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 45 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 77 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Jeep Compass?
A significant improvement in its safety profile marks the 2023 Jeep Compass, with the NHTSA Safety Index rising 15 points to 85/100 (Strong) from the 2022 model's 70/100 (Average). This increase is largely due to a crash-protection sub-score of 57.6 out of 70, alongside a perfect 10 out of 10 for standard avoidance technology. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment for the 2023 model year. The defect record further bolsters this positive assessment, contributing 17.25 out of a possible 20, reflecting a low count of two recalls for this specific model year. The side-impact crash test received a 5 out of 5-star rating, anchoring the available crash test data. However, NHTSA has not published overall or frontal crash ratings for the 2023 Compass, leaving a portion of its safety picture incomplete. Owner complaints for the 2023 Compass total 45, with 13 reports concerning electrical system issues and 7 related to forward collision avoidance. These warrant close attention, especially given that one of the two recalls directly addresses an instrument panel electrical component. The 2023 data year for the Jeep Compass demonstrates a genuine and measurable enhancement in its safety performance.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Jeep Compass perform in crash tests?
Side-impact protection for the 2023 Jeep Compass earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. This is a clear strength in the model's safety profile. Rollover resistance, however, rated lower at 3 out of 5 stars, with a 21-percent rollover risk. The dynamic tip test was passed with no tip. No overall or frontal crash ratings are available from NHTSA for the 2023 Compass.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19361
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Two recall campaigns cover the 2023 Jeep Compass. The first targets the instrument panel cluster brightness level, which may pose a visibility concern. The second, delivered as an over-the-air software fix, addresses the backup camera sensing system shared across multiple FCA vehicles. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive directive based on available NHTSA data.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Reported 2024-06-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V576000
Risk: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
Reported 2023-08-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Jeep Compass?
Owners have filed 45 unverified complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Compass. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (13 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (7), and Engine (7), followed by Steering and Powertrain concerns. Two alleged crash events and one alleged injury are included in that total.
45 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Jeep Compass?
A review of the 2023 Jeep Compass indicates two recall campaigns. Both the instrument cluster software update and the over-the-air backup camera remedy should be confirmed as completed by any prospective owner. Checking a specific VIN through the NHTSA recall database will confirm its recall status.
- The 2023 model year Safety Index of 85/100 (Strong) marks a 15-point increase over the 2022 Compass score of 70/100 (Average), the sharpest single-year improvement in the recent Compass record.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a 5-star side-impact rating but has not issued overall or frontal crash-test ratings, leaving portions of the NCAP picture unscored rather than low.
- One of the two 2023 Compass recalls targets instrument panel cluster brightness, and a separate over-the-air fix addresses the backup camera sensing system. Used buyers should verify both remedies are completed on any specific vehicle via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool.
- Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA include 13 alleged electrical system issues and 7 alleged forward collision avoidance concerns, which overlap with the recall categories and are worth discussing with a selling dealer or inspector. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Jeep Compass places
The 2023 Jeep Compass qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Jeep Compass safety questions
Was the 2023 Jeep Compass crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Jeep Compass, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Jeep Compass crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Jeep Compass earned 5 out of 5 stars for side and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 20.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Compass have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Jeep Compass. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Jeep Compass?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 45 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Jeep Compass. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
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| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19361), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Compass 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 77 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.