2017 Jeep Compass Service and Repair Manual
The 2017 Jeep Compass factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year, with the OEM procedures, torque specifications, and wiring diagrams correct for your engine and trim.
Engines
- 2.0L I4 (122 cu in), DOHC
- 2.4L I4 (144 cu in), DOHC
- 2.4L I4 (144 cu in), SOHC
Trims
- Latitude
- Limited
- North
- Sport
- Trailhawk
Known issues on the 2017 Compass. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year: a left front halfshaft that can disengage or break and leave the vehicle with a loss of drive, and incorrect jumper-cable instructions in the owner's User's Guide that can lead an owner to hook up the battery cables the wrong way. Owners have filed 384 complaints and Jeep has issued 189 technical service bulletins for the year.
From a routine service interval to a control-module reflash or a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2017 Compass.
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
If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additional
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replac
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, th
If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, incr
Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of cha
Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses Fig. 1. This may be reported after the lamps have been turned
Servicing the stabilizer bar links for Jeep Compass: If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. Do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. If replacing existing metal end, only that end can be replaced with new met
Jeep Compass built prior to Jan 4, 2021, when servicing the stabilizer bar links. If bar links need to be replaced, make sure both ends are metal. Do not mix metal and plastic ends on same bar. If replacing existing metal end, only that end
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
SPEAKER - NONE
SPEAKER - NONE
Before replacing the RDM, please be aware that NVH from differential gears is typical and within the acceptable limits. Do not replace RDM for NVH issue.
Showing the 8 most recent of 189 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I RAN A STOPLIGHT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 25-35 MPH. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS DRIVERS SIDE FRONT.
MAY 23, 2019, MY HUSBAND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED OUR COMPASS ACCORDING TO THE POLICE IN THE TOWN. THE SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 30MPG. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HUSBAND WAS TAKEN TO FINLEY
Air bags did not go off in accident
On July 9th 2022 the car showed a low oil pressure warning then shut down going around a curve but I was able to restart the vehicle. Within a few minutes I was stopped at an intersection and the car
Engine hesitates on acceleration, throttle assembly warning light comes on, traction stability warning light comes on.
Showing the 5 most serious of 384 complaints filed with NHTSA.
