2017 Jeep Compass: Won't start won't turn over
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Compass report: won't start won't turn over. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 57,550 miles.
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints for the 2017 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728909 (filed 04/02/2026): “Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2017 jeep compass. the contact had traded a prior vehicle for the jeep. the vehicle was a private sale. the following day, the mileage jumped nearly 40,000 miles. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 110,246 and the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728362 (filed 03/31/2026): “Car just cuts off. batteries are good, alternator good no codes! rpm goes to o cuts off parking break comes takes a couple of seconds to start then cuts off at random times while driving very unsafe!!!! taken to dealer can’t find anything wrong!!!…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: heater blower switch stayed on parasitic draw killed battery (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated diagnostic cost: no-crank / no-start diagnostic
Average shop cost
$120
Range $50–$210 (labor)
0.5–1.5 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$180
Range $75–$315 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
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Same diagnostic on other models: 2010 Nissan Maxima: Engine won't turn over won't start · 2010 Nissan Sentra: Engine won't start · 2012 Dodge Durango: Engine won't turnover won't start · 2016 Chevrolet Traverse: Battery dead · 2017 Ford Fusion: Dead battery · 2025 Nissan Frontier: Battery completely dead
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