Model year record

2022 Jeep Compass

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 401 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Compass, 2017–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2017–2026 generation. Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V436000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,033,433
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-13
Owners notified
2024-07-09

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V576000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
181,999
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-14
Owners notified
2023-08-29

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V058000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
90
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-09
Owners notified
2023-03-30

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V248000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
114
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-14
Owners notified
2022-06-03

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system9414,000 mi
Exterior lighting49—
Unknown or other39—
Engine377,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3621 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings24—
Power train195,000 mi
Steering135,000 mi
Service brakes12200 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection11—
Lane departure: assist10—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel910,000 mi
Lane departure: warning8—
Air bags59,953 mi
Vehicle speed control565,000 mi
Wheels5200 mi
Suspension4—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3—
Visibility/wiper3—
Engine and engine cooling219,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1—
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electrical system: starter assembly112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor1—
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: bluetooth/wifi1—
Exterior lighting: headlights15,000 mi
Interior lighting112,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Tires1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—

The 2021 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Jeep Compass model years

All Jeep Compass recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.