2014 Jeep Compass: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
306
Complaints
2
Recalls
20
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
24
Injuries
102.6
Severity index
Severity index 102.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Jeep Compass ranks 39 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 72% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 91 | 29.7% |
| ENGINE | 91 | 29.7% |
| SEAT BELTS | 53 | 17.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 36 | 11.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 35 | 11.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 11.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 34 | 11.1% |
| SEATS | 26 | 8.5% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 91 of 306 complaints (29.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 15/09/2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Chrysler (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 |
| 13V552000 | 06/11/2013 | ENGINE | Chrysler 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.