2014 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (91), Engine (91), Seat Belts (53).
Key takeaways
- 308 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 91 | 30% |
| Engine | 91 | 30% |
| Seat Belts | 53 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 11% |
| Power Train | 35 | 11% |
| Seats | 27 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 6% |
| Structure | 14 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-23
Incident happened while sitting in the vehicle, diagnosing an issue with the catalytic converter. A loud noise was heard just as something struck me in the back/ side of the head. The result was my head being whipped forward/ sideways and leaving my head/ neck sore, especially when I woke up the next morning. Upon insp...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-18
ABS module is faulty causing other issues including problems with electronic stability, no speedometer, no cruise control, no abs brakes. Apparently Jeep is no longer making this part as it has been on backorder for months. I feel it is unsafe as winter weather is nearing and abs brakes would be essential for safe dr...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-05-21
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. Several Unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to a towing issue. In addition, the contact state...
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More for the 2014 Jeep Compass
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.