Worst 2014 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 91 | 12 | 1 | 97,503 mi | |
| ENGINE | 91 | 1 | 4 | 61,503 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 53 | 1 | — | 130,432 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 36 | 2 | 1 | 52,129 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 1 | 1 | 66,120 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 33 | 3 | 2 | 71,117 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 32 | 2 | — | 79,155 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 25 | — | — | 81,042 mi | |
| SEATS | 24 | — | — | 86,754 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 19 | — | — | 68,799 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 2 | — | 29,601 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 2 | — | 27,133 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 1 | — | 44,639 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 73,868 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | 1 | 72,260 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 1 | — | 29,233 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 14,693 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 19,200 mi | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 119,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 95 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | 58,416 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | 4,833 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 8,300 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Jeep Compass
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,307,396 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Other Jeep Compass Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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