2022 Jeep Compass: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 369 complaints
369
Total Complaints
10,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
15
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
5,000
25th Percentile
10,000
Median Mileage
15,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
86
Exterior Lighting
49
Unknown Or Other
34
Automatic Emergency Braking
34
Engine
32
Warnings
23
Power Train
18
Service Brakes
11
Blind Spot Detection
10
Steering
10
Severity Assessment
15
Crashes
0
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"I am currently in a loaner car from dodge dealership, 2022 Jeep Compass limited 4x4. when we got it pretty much as soon as we were in it and down the road every dashboard warning light popped on and it goes through the process of telling you everything from lane assist to park assist. Nothing works ..."
"I am currently in a loaner car from dodge dealership, 2022 Jeep Compass limited 4x4. when we got it pretty much as soon as we were in it and down the road every dashboard warning light popped on and it goes through the process of telling you everything from lane assist to park assist. Nothing works ..."
"I am currently in a loaner car from dodge dealership, 2022 Jeep Compass limited 4x4. when we got it pretty much as soon as we were in it and down the road every dashboard warning light popped on and it goes through the process of telling you everything from lane assist to park assist. Nothing works ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
86 complaints
25th: 9,000 mi
Median: 14,000 mi
75th: 16,450 mi
Engine
32 complaints
25th: 5,625 mi
Median: 8,723 mi
75th: 22,815 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
NY: 52
MI: 34
TX: 29
PA: 27
FL: 25
OH: 20
CA: 18
NC: 16
WI: 15
VA: 12
Jeep Compass — Other Years
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Head Restraint
Campaign 22V248000 | 14/04/2022
Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z36.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 23V058000 | 09/02/2023
An instrument panel display that is not visible to the driver may result in the inability to see safety-critical information, such as the fuel gauge and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 23V576000 | 14/08/2023
An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
Camera
Campaign 24V436000 | 13/06/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28