KnownCarProblems2014 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 307 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Compass, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Compass model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2014 Jeep Compass problems
Engine
93 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
2014 Jeep Compass sputters and jerks, difficulty accelerating, the engine light randomly came on along with the electronic throttle light. Unable to accelerate above 45 or 50 MPH..only gain speed when going downhill!
Driving when I lost power, even pushing on the gas... The car slowed to under 20mph. A few lights came up on dash (check engine, traction control, lightning bolt) engine stuttered and cars were swerving to go around me because I had no power no matter how much I pushed on the gas. This is the second time this happened…
Air bags
91 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
I been having issues with my seatbealt restraint and my newborn driving in her seatbelt. Several times I have complained about her car seat not being held firmly and flips when I turn. The company is yet to remedy the situation. As a mother is is very uncomfortable for me and they have not find a solution. I do not…
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving 5 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop and repaired. After the repairs were made, the air bag warning indicator…
Seat belts
53 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving 55 MPH, the rear passenger side seat belt seized. The contact had to cut the seat belt off of her daughter. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Received safety recall notice on 10/1/16 for my 2014 Jeep Compass latitude 4x4, it is now 1/5/17 and I haven't received any further information on when the recalled parts will be replaced. To be driving around in a car that has recalls on the seat belts and airbags makes me feel very unsafe as a driver. And in…
Electrical
36 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where multiple unknown parts were replaced, but the failure…
My anti-lock brake system fault indicator, stability control indicator and 4 wheel drive (with exclamation point) indicator are on when engine starts. Within 15 seconds of me driving, all indicator lights briefly turn off. That is followed by a ~5 seconds of my car stalling with the stability control indicator…
Other or unspecified
36 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
Able to remove key from ignition while Jeep is in gear, car rolled at least a foot on flat ground. Twice in parking lot, once in garage -clear danger to those behind and along side of vehicle. Happened three times, now use handbrake to insure no accident.
I was driving 35mh when passenger side headrest deployed forward for no reason. Now I am very worried the driver's side could deploy forward while driving and resulting in an accident.
Transmission
35 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move and the traction control indicator illuminated. River front chrysler dodge Jeep ram (200 hansen blvd, north aurora, il 60542, ([phone]) was…
Had got vehicle from a used car dealership transmission failed 1 month after they replaced transmission at no cost now after 14000 miles transmission making noises again a manual transmission should last more than 14000 miles
Speed control
35 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact shifted into neutral and back to drive and drove…
2014 Jeep Compass sport lost power while driving on the highway this vehicle went from going 65-70 miles per hour to barely being able to get up to speed of 30mph that is with pressing accelerator all the way to the floor. Once exiting off of the highway the vehicle continued to lose power when pressing accelerator…
Fuel system
26 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
At 75000 miles, the electronic throttle switch shorted out internally, leaving the car functioning in limp mode, if you tried to go faster than 10 miles an hour it would buck and kick and going up small hills you would loose all power. Had to be towed to dealership for repais. Was on highway doing 60-65 and all of a…
Engine, fuel propulsion system, vehicle speed control 2014 Jeep Compass sputters and jerks, difficulty accelerating. Randomly came on along with the electronic throttle light. Unable to accelerate above 10 or 15 MPH..only gain speed when going downhill. Towed to dealer- throttle body was replaced,I purchased as used…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Jeep Compass recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Questions about the 2014 Jeep Compass
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (93 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); air bags (91 complaints, typically around 42,500 miles); seat belts (53 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 15, 2016 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Jeep Compass?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Compass model year since 2000, with 307 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.