MYRModel Year Report

2022 Jeep Compass

◆ Worse than typical
2022 Jeep Compass
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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

Complaints per year, Jeep Compass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 71 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 183 complaints 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 306 complaints 2015: 113 complaints 2016: 286 complaints 2016 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 927 complaints 2019: 322 complaints 2019 2020: 136 complaints 2021: 76 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 45 complaints 2024: 49 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2022: 217 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007259
200893
200944
201071
2011187
2012183
201380
2014306
2015113
2016286
2017228
2018927
2019322
2020136
202176
2022217
202345
202449
202520
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%

41% of complaints: electrical system — 90 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23%

23% of complaints: exterior lighting — 49 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17%

17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

since new collision avoidance/other safety features will just shut off was in for service several times to correct problem finally jeep got involved for latest software update 4 days later system failed again set up another appt with jeep/dealer...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230224

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

since new collision avoidance/other safety features will just shut off was in for service several times to correct problem finally jeep got involved for latest software update 4 days later system failed again set up another appt with jeep/dealer...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230224

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2022 — complaint volume: 217
R 20220603 — seats

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V248000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230330 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230829 — electrical system

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).

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V576000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240709 — back over prevention

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, and Ram...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 24V436000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (90 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V248000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V058000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V576000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V436000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2019 ■ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Jeep Compass is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Compass?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.