2017 Jeep Compass
2017 Jeep Compass in NHTSA data: length 445 cm, curb weight 1,405–1,479 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2017 Jeep Compass at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2017 Jeep Compass. Overall length is 445 cm (175.2 in), width 181 cm, height 165 cm and wheelbase 263 cm (103.5 in). Curb weight is 1,405–1,479 kg (3,097–3,261 lb). Against the 2016 model year NHTSA lists overall length 445 cm (2016: 445 cm) and curb weight 1,405–1,479 kg (2016: 1,405–1,479 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS 4DR SUV AWD | 445 cm175.2 in | 181 cm71.3 in | 165 cm65 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,479 kg3,261 lb |
| COMPASS 4DR SUV FWD | 445 cm175.2 in | 181 cm71.3 in | 165 cm65 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,405 kg3,097 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Compass
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V824000 | 21 December 2017 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged… |
| 17V740000 | 21 November 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and… |
| 17V433000 | 7 July 2017 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic. |
| 17V301000 | 9 May 2017 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break. |
Other Compass model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.