2022 Jeep Compass: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
218
Complaints
4
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
42.2
Severity index
Severity index 42.2 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Jeep Compass ranks 58 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 40% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 100 | 45.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 50 | 22.9% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 46 | 21.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 38 | 17.4% |
| ENGINE | 34 | 15.6% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 21 | 9.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | 8.7% |
| STEERING | 11 | 5.0% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 100 of 218 complaints (45.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 17 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 7.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V248000 | 14/04/2022 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." |
| 23V058000 | 09/02/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe |
| 23V576000 | 14/08/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements |
| 24V436000 | 13/06/2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software |
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.