2014 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (91), Engine (91), Seat Belts (53).
Key takeaways
- 307 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 24 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% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 11% |
| Power Train | 35 | 11% |
| Seats | 26 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 6% |
| Structure | 14 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
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...
Seats - filed 2026-04-13
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the driver’s side headrest had deployed from the bottom of the headrest and was partially separated. The contact stated that while driving, the headrest was sticking out and poked her in the back of the neck. The vehicle was not d...
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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.