2022 Jeep Compass problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Jeep Compass, filed between 2022-04-05 and 2026-09-16. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (102, 46%), exterior lighting (50, 23%) and forward collision avoidance (46, 21%). Owners reported 11 crashes and 6 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Jeep Compass complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 102 | 46% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 50 | 23% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 46 | 21% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 38 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 36 | 16% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 21 | 9% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 19 | 9% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 13 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2% | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 102 complaints
- 102 complaints of 222 (46%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 24 of them also name the exterior lighting; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Jeep Compass; the latest, campaign 23V576000, says: “The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM).”
Exterior lighting: 50 complaints
- 50 complaints of 222 (23%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- 24 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 46 complaints
- 46 complaints of 222 (21%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 17 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass covers this system.
Engine: 36 complaints
- 36 complaints of 222 (16%) name the engine.
- 18 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass covers this system.
Lane departure: 21 complaints
- 21 complaints of 222 (9%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 16 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass covers this system.
Power train: 19 complaints
- 19 complaints of 222 (9%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 4 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 21 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names COMPASS, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Jeep Compass recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Compass?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Jeep Compass's most common problem areas are the electrical system (102 of 222 complaints), exterior lighting (50 of 222 complaints) and forward collision avoidance (46 of 222 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Jeep Compass, including 11 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Jeep Compass; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.