NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Jeep Compass Safety Ratings
The 2024 Jeep Compass scores 82 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 47 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Jeep Compass received a three-star rollover rating from NHTSA, a notable point given its otherwise strong safety performance. It achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 82/100, placing it in the Strong band, a slight decrease from the 2023 model's score of 85. This assessment is supported by the absence of recalls and the inclusion of a comprehensive suite of standard crash-avoidance technologies.
The 2024 Jeep Compass received a four-out-of-five-star overall crash-test rating and a three-out-of-five-star rollover rating from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Jeep Compass ranks 108 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 82 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 20.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 47 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 108 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Jeep Compass?
The 2024 Jeep Compass arrives with a clean recall record: zero campaigns on file. This absence of recalls stands in meaningful contrast to many vehicles in its segment. It contributes to an overall Safety Index score of 82 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band, though this marks a three-point decline from the 2023 model's 85. Crash protection for the 2024 Compass contributes 57 out of 70 points. The vehicle earned a solid four-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, anchored by a five-star side crash rating. However, a three-star rollover rating, indicating a 20 percent risk, prevents this component from achieving a higher score. Crash avoidance technology scores a perfect 10 out of 10, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard features. Despite this, the defect record component, which accounts for 15.25 out of a possible 20 points, is shaped by 47 unverified owner complaints. Of these, 22 specifically concern Forward Collision Avoidance systems. While these reports remain unverified, the concentration of allegations in this area warrants a direct test of these safety systems before purchase.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Jeep Compass perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Jeep Compass received a four-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, with specific results indicating both strengths and vulnerabilities. While side-impact protection earned a top five-star rating, frontal crash performance was rated at four stars. The most significant area for concern is rollover protection, which received a three-star rating and presents a 20 percent rollover risk. It is notable, however, that the dynamic tip test did not result in a tip-over incident.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19303
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
The 2024 Jeep Compass carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory applies to this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at NHTSA.gov before purchase, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Jeep Compass?
Owners have filed 47 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance, cited in 22 reports, and the Electrical System, cited in 17. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
47 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Jeep Compass?
For the 2024 Compass, a critical first step for any prospective owner is a VIN lookup at NHTSA.gov. While no recalls are presently on file for this model year, new campaigns can always be issued. It is essential to confirm that no open recall has been added since the original sale and that any future remedy has been completed before taking delivery.
- The 2024 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, making it one of the cleaner defect records in recent Compass history and a key reason the index holds in the Strong band despite the year-over-year decline.
- The three-point drop from the 2023 Safety Index of 85 to 82 is traceable to the defect record sub-score of 15.25 out of 20, pulled down by 47 unverified owner complaints, not by any recall or crash-test regression.
- Twenty-two of the 47 unverified complaints target the Forward Collision Avoidance system specifically, a notable concentration given that this system is also the reason crash-avoidance technology scores a perfect 10 out of 10.
- The rollover rating of three out of five stars, paired with a 20 percent rollover risk, is the lowest individual star score this vehicle receives from NHTSA and the primary ceiling on the crash protection sub-score of 57 out of 70.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Jeep Compass places
The 2024 Jeep Compass qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Jeep Compass safety questions
Was the 2024 Jeep Compass crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Jeep Compass, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 82 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 2024 Jeep Compass crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Jeep Compass earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 20.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Compass have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Jeep Compass as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Jeep Compass?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 47 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Jeep Compass. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19303), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Compass 2024.
- 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 108 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.