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2017 Jeep Compass

4 open recalls

Every repair below is free.

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  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Equipment

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,791 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 Displays."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 25,823 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V740000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Owners/service/other manual

If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12,989 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V433000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive.

The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,705 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V301000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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