2022 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (102), Exterior Lighting (50), Forward Collision Avoidance (46).
Key takeaways
- 222 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 102 | 46% |
| Exterior Lighting | 50 | 23% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 17% |
| Engine | 36 | 16% |
| Lane Departure | 21 | 9% |
| Power Train | 19 | 9% |
| Steering | 13 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5% |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2022 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a constant thumping sound coming from the steering column. The thumping sound occurred while turning in either direction and while driving straight. The vehicle was taken to an independent service center, where it w...
Steering - filed 2026-09-11
My car has 84,000 miles. Noticed steering issues along with noises. Several Jeep Compass have had same issues requiring pinion and rack to be replaced. It was coming loose and a safety issue. The car is original owner and maintained. Tech able to isolate both noises, one coming from the steering rack and the other from...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-31
There have been multiple instances where the engine has locked up in the middle of me driving (usually at stop lights) where the only fix is to completely shut the car off and on again which has resulted in me almost being in an accident. This poses an extreme safety risk.
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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.