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2014 Jeep Compass engine problems

The 2014 Jeep Compass has 93 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

93

Engine complaints

18%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Related recalls

13V552000EngineNovember 6, 2013 · 521 units

Defect

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 pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

Consequence

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE AND FLAMES EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 8, 2016 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA has 93 complaints about the 2014 Jeep Compass engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 13V552000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.