This page covers 7 recalls, 213 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Jeep Compass.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate the 2022 Jeep Compass owner reports, with 54 filings describing a range of unpredictable behaviors. Owners frequently report the vehicle shutting off without warning while driving, and several describe the instrument panel lighting up unexpectedly, the electronic parking brake engaging on its own, and terrain-select systems cycling through settings without driver input. A recurring pattern involves the engine failing to restart after the auto start/stop system engages, leaving the car without power at intersections. Exterior lighting draws the second-highest complaint volume, at 35 reports, though the specific failure modes vary. Forward collision avoidance rounds out the top three, with 27 owners describing the system activating unexpectedly or behaving erratically. A smaller number of reports mention the vehicle entering a reduced-power state while moving through active traffic, with owners describing a sudden loss of normal acceleration.
213
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Jeep Compass has 7 recalls, the most serious involving front seat head restraints that were not properly welded and can move or detach in a crash, raising the risk of injury to front seat occupants.
Two separate visibility issues affect the instrument panel: a software problem in the body control module can prevent the instrument cluster backlight from adjusting or functioning correctly, making it difficult or impossible to see the speedometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights while driving. The rearview camera on certain vehicles can also fail to display an image when reversing, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle. Prior repair attempts for the instrument panel backlight did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple filings exist for that defect. There is also a label recall for Canadian-market vehicles where the airbag warning on the passenger-side sun visor is printed only in English rather than in both English and French as required.
At a glance
What can fail
Radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen, blocking your view of what's behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio software at no cost, or the update will be delivered wirelessly over-the-air.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue in the body control module may prevent the instrument cluster backlight from working properly, making gauges, messages, and warning lights difficult or impossible to see.
What the fix does
The body control module software will be updated at a dealership to restore proper backlight function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted because of incorrect software in the body control module.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel center cluster display may not be bright enough to see while driving during the day.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, install a light sensor module, and add a wiring harness to fix the display backlighting.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat head restraints were not properly welded and may not meet safety standards for head restraint performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front seat head restraints may not be properly welded and could move or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealerships will replace the front seat head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-side sun visor's airbag warning label lacks both English and French text, violating Canadian bilingual requirements.
What the fix does
FCA Canada will mail you instructions to have a dealer inspect and replace the passenger-side sun visor if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
