KnownCarProblems2022 Jeep Compass Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Compass, most often about the electrical (46% of complaints, typically around 11,500 miles). It is 7th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2022 Jeep Compass problems
Electrical
104 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the instrument panel was not visible when the headlights were in the dim setting. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they confirmed the failure but informed him there were no the parts available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the digital display on the instrument cluster failed to illuminate some of the warning light features. The contact then stated that the digital display was dim, and the infotainment system failed to adjust the settings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Driver assistance
52 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, assist.
Lights
51 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the instrument panel was not visible when the headlights were in the dim setting. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they confirmed the failure but informed him there were no the parts available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the instrument panel was faulty and the contact was unable to see the fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system, battery, or temperature gauge. Additionally, the low-beam headlight was abnormally bright. The dealer diagnosed…
Engine
39 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with the auto stop/start feature. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the feature engaged and the engine was turned off; however, the engine failed to restart while attempting to drive from the complete stop. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while at a stop sign the vehicle lost motive power while the emergency brake signal illuminated. The contact shifted to park to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Other or unspecified
39 complaints · 17%Transmission
19 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the contact felt the steering wheel going to the left. While shifting gear, the vehicle was experiencing hard shifting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the dealer previously replaced the pcu and axillary battery, and reprogrammed the TCM; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and then lost motive power with the auto start/stop…
Steering
13 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the contact felt the steering wheel going to the left. While shifting gear, the vehicle was experiencing hard shifting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while stopping at a drive-thru window, the steering wheel began spinning to the left and then to the right independently. The vehicle then suddenly turned right and hit a nearby curb which then made the vehicle turn to the left hitting another curb. The…
Brakes
12 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Jeep Compass recalls
Backup camera: camera
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.
Full defect 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, andâ 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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Full defect 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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Full defect 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."
Seats: head restraint
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.
Full defect 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."
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.
Questions about the 2022 Jeep Compass
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Compass?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (104 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); driver assistance (52 complaints); lights (51 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 13, 2024 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Jeep Compass?
- It is 7th of 20 Compass model years by number of complaints, with 225 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.