2014 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (52) · Engine (44) · Vehicle Speed Control (33)
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191 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Engine 2013-11-06 · campaign 13V552000 · 521 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (153)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Showing the 6 most recent of 153 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Unknown Or Other“ incident happened while sitting in the vehicle, diagnosing an issue with the catalytic converter. a loud noise was heard just as something struck me in the back/ side of the head. the result was my head being whipped forward/ sideways and leaving my head/ neck sore, especially when i woke up the next morning. upon inspection, it was determined tha…”
2026-09-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“abs module is faulty causing other issues including problems with electronic stability, no speedometer, no cruise control, no abs brakes. apparently jeep is no longer making this part as it has been on backorder for months. i feel it is unsafe as winter weather is nearing and abs brakes would be essential for safe driving. at [xxx] old i feel it …”
2026-05-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:throttlebody/Manifold · 128,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. several unknown warning lights illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to a towing issue. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken t…”
2026-04-13 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 103,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the driver’s side headrest had deployed from the bottom of the headrest and was partially separated. the contact stated that while driving, the headrest was sticking out and poked her in the back of the neck. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manu…”
2026-02-17 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 87,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. the contact stated that the center of the steering wheel was protruding outwards, and while attempting to sound the horn, the horn failed to operate. while entering the vehicle, the headrest on the driver's side was bumped and the headrest deployed. approximately 2 months later, while entering the vehicle, the …”
2026-02-10 · Engine · 96,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel became inoperable, and the rpm went to zero. the contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 15 minutes. the contact stated that the failure had been recu…”
2025-12-06 · Suspension“am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2014 jeep compass. while driving, the vehicle feels as though the passenger-side front wheel is going to snap off at any moment. the sensation and noise appear to come from the wheel or axle area, and the instability is strong enough that the vehicle does not feel safe to operate…”
2025-11-30 · Engine“car would turn on all lights in car while driving and shut off, recently the car will not start at all and is having engine issues.…”
2025-09-23 · Suspension“the contact's daughter owns a 2014 jeep compass. the contact stated that initially, while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear-end of the vehicle was swaying. upon inspection, there was severe rust on the rear suspension of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that there was severe rusting to the rear suspension, with fr…”
2025-09-16 · Engine · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to coast to a stop, shift into park(p), and restart the vehicle to continue driving. the failure reoccurred and became a persistent failure, and occ…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.