KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep

Jeep Compass (II) 4xe common problems.

2017–2025 · Plug-in hybrid

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Same Stellantis 4xe system; the sheet was documented on the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe.

Jeep 4xe batteryHigh-voltage battery

Engine / equipment: Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe (plug-in hybrids)
Period mentioned: 2020–2025
Symptoms: Usually none. In rare cases, a battery fire, including when parked.
Possible cause described: Some cells may have a damaged internal separator. Stellantis has run several recalls since 2023, the latest in the US for about 320,000 cars; until a fix is available it asks owners not to charge them and to park outside. The repair is a software update and, if needed, a battery replacement.
Check for the garage: Confirm the recall status by VIN; if one is open with no fix, do not charge and park away from buildings.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recallsA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Oil dilution, 9-speed gearbox and campaigns on the Compass IIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Jeep Compass II (petrol, diesel and 4xe)
Period mentioned: 2016 onwards
Symptoms: Oil dilution on the 1.4 MultiAir with short trips; carbon on the petrols; a ZF 9-speed (4x4) with jolts and humming between 4th and 5th in town; rust on door edges on early cars, worn track rods at the roadworthiness test and interior rattles before the 2020 facelift.
Possible cause described: The shift jolt comes from decoupling the rear axle; the software update only moves it to another speed. Recalls: light sensor (2016–2017), fire extinguisher (up to 2018), cruise control (up to 2019), rear calipers (17/3–21/6/2018) and the wiper ball joint (28/4/2019–3/3/2020).
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; watch the oil level; test the gearbox in town.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.