2014 Jeep Compass problems and recalls

Owners have filed 306 complaints on the 2014 Jeep Compass, and NHTSA has issued 2 recalls. The most cited component is the Air Bags (91 complaints).

306
Complaints
2
Recalls
20
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
24
Injuries
92.4
Severity index

Severity index 92.4 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 92.4p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 32 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 77% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Air BagsAir Bags: 91 complaints (29.7%)91 30%EngineEngine: 91 complaints (29.7%)91 30%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 53 complaints (17.3%)53 17%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 36 complaints (11.8%)36 12%Power TrainPower Train: 35 complaints (11.4%)35 11%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 35 complaints (11.4%)35 11%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 34 complaints (11.1%)34 11%SeatsSeats: 26 complaints (8.5%)26 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
AIR BAGS9129.7%
ENGINE9129.7%
SEAT BELTS5317.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3611.8%
POWER TRAIN3511.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3511.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3411.1%
SEATS268.5%

Complaints filed per year

034682013: 32014: 222015: 122016: 272017: 682018: 332019: 532020: 292021: 172022: 162023: 72024: 32025: 122026: 4 (partial year)131415161768181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20133
201422
201512
201627
201768
201833
201953
202029
202117
202216
20237
20243
202512
2026 (year to date)4
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (22 against 62).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
16V66800015/09/2016SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air
13V55200006/11/2013ENGINEChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil

Other Jeep Compass model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.