2021 Jeep Compass Firerelated Problems
1 owner-reported firerelated complaint from NHTSA data
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Complaints
1
Fires
Mar 2026 – Mar 2026
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
criticalFIRERELATED
FireFiled: Mar 2026
While driving your 2021 Jeep Compass, you noticed black smoke coming from the front passenger side headlight with no warning lights showing. Your vehicle had been hesitating during acceleration before this happened. You safely pulled over and exited the vehicle, but it then caught fire and was completely engulfed in flames. The fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire, and the vehicle was deemed a total loss by insurance.
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NHTSA #: 11725050
Other 2021 Jeep Compass Issues
Electrical System (27)Power Train (8)Steering (6)Engine And Engine Cooling (4)Air Bags,seat Belts (2)Fuel/propulsion System (1)Seat Belts (1)Service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine And Engine Cooling (2)Exterior Lighting,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance (2)Suspension,seat Belts,engine (1)Vehicle Speed Control (1)Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure (1)