2022 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 225 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

55/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2022 Jeep Compass

The 2022 Jeep Compass shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

225

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Jeep Compass (4)

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

🔧 Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint

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…

NHTSA #22V248000

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

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…

NHTSA #23V058000

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

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….

NHTSA #23V576000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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,…

NHTSA #24V436000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Jeep Compass

Based on 225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Exterior Lighting

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Steering

Lane Departure

Engine

Forward Collision Avoidance

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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Jeep Compass

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Jeep Compass has 4 recall campaigns and 225 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?

The 2022 Jeep Compass has 4 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 2022 Jeep Compass?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Jeep Compass are: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass safe to buy?

The 2022 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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: 2021, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.