2022 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (39) · Electrical System (28) · Engine (19)
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34 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-06-13 · campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-14 · campaign 23V576000 · 181,999 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-02-09 · campaign 23V058000 · 90 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2022-04-14 · campaign 22V248000 · 114 vehicles
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."
Risk: Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (393)
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 2026-10-16 · 09-026-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. low oil pressure customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation symptom: the technician may find that the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc) has been set: ● p06dd - engine oil pressure control
Engine 2026-10-08 · 18-081-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p0607 - control module performance. customer
Engine 2026-10-08 · 18-081-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p0607 - control module performance. customer
Power Train 2026-09-19 · 21-042-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. 1.5l transmission diagnosis service solution customers may experience one or more of the following: symptom: ● transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. this service bulletin is to pro
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · 9100900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
passive entry o/s dr handle prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform star online s2623000040.
Engine 2026-09-01 · 09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. right engine insulator noise **customers may comment on the following:** symptom: ● metallic clicking noises when when moving the vehicle forward and reverse. **this bulletin involves replacing the right engine insulator.**
Showing the 6 most recent of 393 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Electrical System · 49,000 mi“the contact’s daughter owns a 2022 jeep compass. the contact’s daughter stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle lost automotive power. due to the failure, the vehicle unexpectedly drifted into the intersection, into oncoming traffic, then drifted to the opposite side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the …”
2026-10-14 · Service Brakes“my 2022 jeep compass is stalling when i break going downhill. i have had it scanned and it stored codes are p032f and p2172. the combustion engine producing insufficient torque and sudden high airflow detected. i believe its a ruptured brake booster diaphragm dumping unmetered air into the intake. nhtsa has a open investigation into compasses stall…”
2026-10-10 · Lane Departure: Assist“i purchased my 2022 jeep compass latitude fwd brand new on april 4, 2022, from autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram houston. just eight days later, on april 12, 2022, i began reporting serious engine stalling and auto stop/start malfunctions. the vehicle repeatedly shuts off in traffic and fails to restart automatically, requiring me to shift into p…”
2026-10-09 · Unknown Or Other“in july 2026, i began receiving two warnings in sequence: (a) the airbags were not operating properly, and (b) the sos call function was unavailable. screenshots of both warnings are attached. it took several visits to a nearby dealership before the service department correctly identified and resolved the issue. i have attached both service reports…”
2026-09-16 · Steering · 37,420 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a constant thumping sound coming from the steering column. the thumping sound occurred while turning in either direction and while driving straight. the vehicle was taken to an independent service center, where it was diagnosed that the steering…”
2026-09-11 · Steering“my car has 84,000 miles. noticed steering issues along with noises. several jeep compass have had same issues requiring pinion and rack to be replaced. it was coming loose and a safety issue. the car is original owner and maintained. tech able to isolate both noises, one coming from the steering rack and the other from the front suspension. noise w…”
2026-08-31 · Engine“there have been multiple instances where the engine has locked up in the middle of me driving (usually at stop lights) where the only fix is to completely shut the car off and on again which has resulted in me almost being in an accident. this poses an extreme safety risk. …”
2026-07-27 · Engine“automatic start-stop system causing actual engine stalls instead of a smooth restart is commonly triggered by failing auxiliary/main batteries, a dirty throttle body, or faulty charging sensors it has stalled on highway in stand still traffic. issues with getting it to go. have to turn off the car and restart. has occurred 3 times - downtown of a …”
2026-07-17 · Power Train · 71,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped, and the transmission failed to shift gears in the middle of the road. the contact pulled over at the side of the road and attempted to reset the “service transmission” warning light. additionally, while attempting to drive to the p…”
2026-06-25 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“i am filing a formal safety defect report regarding a severe, non-functional advanced passenger/pedestrian emergency braking (peb) and forward collision warning (fcw) system that has been completely inoperable ("inop") since delivery of this brand-new vehicle.the vehicle has been subjected to four (4) independent, consecutive service repair attempt…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.