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2022 Jeep Compass problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 387 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.8 times the median Compass year — the 2022 model ranks #6 of 20 Compass years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 12 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 101 reports (26% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

387

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

17

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

12

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Compass years?

Compass NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted1,614 complaints2007: 396 complaints2008: 135 complaints2009: 60 complaints2010: 108 complaints2011: 283 complaints2012: 261 complaints2013: 121 complaints2014: 518 complaints2015: 173 complaints2016: 450 complaints2017: 385 complaints2018: 1,614 complaints2019: 569 complaints2020: 249 complaints2021: 131 complaints2022: 387 complaints2023: 76 complaints2024: 103 complaints2025: 43 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Compass NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Jeep Compass problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System10126%
Driver Assistance9324%
Lighting5113%
Other3810%
Engine3710%
Transmission185%
Steering113%
Brakes113%
Tires & Wheels72%
Speed Control51%
Suspension51%
Visibility & Wipers41%
Airbags41%
Fuel System21%

Does the 2022 Jeep Compass have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V436000Driver AssistanceJune 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 units

Defect

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 may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

23V576000Electrical SystemAugust 14, 2023 · 181,999 units

Defect

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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

23V058000Electrical SystemFebruary 9, 2023 · 90 units

Defect

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 15A.

22V248000SeatsApril 14, 2022 · 114 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“My family's n is safety was at risk daily ,do to fear of the electric system being off ,changing speed and directtion of car falsely. 2Continuly lights sources in panels on at night , unable to turn off . navigation pulling vehicle off lane ,to opposite side of road in rain sleet heavy snow . Stays…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 12, 2024 · crash

“since new collision avoidance/other safety features will just shut off was in for service several times to correct problem finally jeep got involved for latest software update 4 days later system failed again set up another appt with jeep/dealer unfortanetley vehicle was involved in collision with…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 15, 2023 · crash

“My dash and radio can’t decipher when it’s night or day. Screen is dark during the day and I can’t see how fast I’m going or where I’m going. It was working fine for about three weeks into me having the car. Now it doesn’t work I just purchase this car. Problem has been confirmed by a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 25, 2023

“I BOUGHT MY JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE 2022 BRAND NEW FOR A DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER OF 2021. SINCE THEN MY RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS HAVE COME ON AND OFF, THE CALL HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES ALL RELATING SUPPOSELY TO THE BATTERIES GOING BAD. I HAD BOTH BATTERIES CHANGED LESS THAN 2 YEARS. I FEEL THERE IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 3, 2025

“My family's n is safety was at risk daily ,do to fear of the electric system being off ,changing speed and directtion of car falsely. 2Continuly lights sources in panels on at night , unable to turn off . navigation pulling vehicle off lane ,to opposite side of road in rain sleet heavy snow . Stays…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 12, 2024 · crash

2022 Jeep Compass — common questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 387 complaints put the 2022 model at #6 of 20 Compass years. It is one of the Compass years to avoid.

What are the most common 2022 Compass problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (101 complaints), driver assistance (93 complaints), lighting (51 complaints).

Does the 2022 Jeep Compass have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Compass years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Compass years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2014, 2016, 2007, 2022, 2017, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2013. The cleanest record among Compass years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2022 Jeep Compass?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Jeep Compass earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.