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2014 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 306 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2014 Jeep Compass

The 2014 Jeep Compass is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
306
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Jeep Compass (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V552000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Jeep Compass

Based on 306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
85
Engine
30
Electrical System
30
Power Train
30
Vehicle Speed Control
26
Unknown Or Other
23
Seats
18
Structure
12
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 81 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 183 complaints 2013 80 complaints 2014 306 complaints 2015 113 complaints 2016 283 complaints 2017 228 complaints 2018 922 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Jeep Compass

Is the 2014 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Jeep Compass has 2 recalls and 306 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?
The 2014 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Jeep Compass are: Air Bags, Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2014 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Compass are: 2010, 2013, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.