2014 Jeep Compass

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Jeep Compass
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 306 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	259
2008	93
2009	44
2010	71
2011	187
2012	183
2013	80
2014	306
2015	113
2016	286
2017	228
2018	927
2019	322
2020	136
2021	76
2022	217
2023	45
2024	49
2025	20
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 30%

30% of complaints: engine — 91 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The vehicle just shuts off while in gear and in motion. Very dangerous. Lights come on (engine light, break lightâ¦) for a brief second before it randomly shuts off.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231227

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 91 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180430

DEER RAN INTO PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF CAR. CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141118

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140305

SEAT BELTS 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE; HOWEVER, INSTEAD OF TRAVELING BACKWARDS, THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180719

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131224 — engine

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 de

Remedy: 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

Campaign 13V552000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 306

R 20170815 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V668000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture