2022 Jeep Compass reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Compass over 5 years — 59 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Compass years here — over the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Camera, Instrument cluster, and Front seat head restraint.

2012 Jeep Compass — Photo by Navigator84, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

222

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (102 of 222), then Exterior lighting (50) and Forward collision avoidance (46). The most filings arrived in 2023 (115 of 222). Those filings include 11 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Compass has 80 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2023 has 46 complaints, 13 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Jeep Compass. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2024-06-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V436000

Summary 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."

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 electrical system, instrument cluster 2023-08-14 · NHTSA campaign 23V576000

Summary 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."

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 electrical system, instrument cluster 2023-02-09 · NHTSA campaign 23V058000

Summary 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."

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 Front seat head restraint 2022-04-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V248000

Summary 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."

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.

Complaints by component (222 total)

Electrical system

102

Exterior lighting

Forward collision avoidance

Engine

Lane departure

Powertrain

Steering

Service brakes

Speed control

Suspension

Wheels

Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

Visibility and wipers

Back-over prevention

Fuel and propulsion system

Tires

Equipment

Interior lighting

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Steering · filed 2026-09-16
"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…"
Steering · filed 2026-09-11
"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…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-08-31
"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…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-07-27
"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…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-07-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Jeep Compass SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2022 Jeep Compass SUV FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Compass four-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 9-speed	All-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$2600
Compass front-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	22	31	25 MPG	$2600

Specs and fitment

MP generation, 2017–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (2.4L Tigershark) , 5 qt capacity

Tire size 225/60R17 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 20V208000. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Jeep Compass?

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Compass has 80 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2023 has 46 complaints, 13 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Jeep Compass been recalled?

The 2022 Jeep Compass has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 222 complaints about the 2022 Jeep Compass with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Jeep Compass get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Jeep Compass is 25 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Compass take?

5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-668 cover on the Jeep Compass?

NHTSA campaign 16V668000.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Compass?

MK49 (US) (2012-2016).