2022 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (104), Exterior Lighting (50), Forward Collision Avoidance (46).
Key takeaways
- 225 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 | 104 | 46% |
| Exterior Lighting | 50 | 22% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 17% |
| Engine | 37 | 16% |
| Lane Departure | 22 | 10% |
| Power Train | 19 | 8% |
| Steering | 13 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2% |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-14
My 2022 Jeep Compass is stalling when I break going downhill. I have had it scanned and it stored codes are P032F and P2172. The combustion engine producing insufficient torque and sudden high airflow detected. I believe its a ruptured brake booster diaphragm dumping unmetered air into the intake. NHTSA has a open inve...
Electrical System,engine,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-10
I purchased my 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude FWD brand new on April 4, 2022, from AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Houston. Just eight days later, on April 12, 2022, I began reporting serious engine stalling and Auto Stop/Start malfunctions. The vehicle repeatedly shuts off in traffic and fails to restart automatically...
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
In July 2026, I began receiving two warnings in sequence: (a) the airbags were not operating properly, and (b) the SOS call function was unavailable. Screenshots of both warnings are attached. It took several visits to a nearby dealership before the service department correctly identified and resolved the issue. I have...
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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.