NHTSA has 225 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Jeep Compass[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group, with 104 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 104 complaints[2]. Owners describe a dash display stuck in night mode, an infotainment volume that fades away, and warning messages about the throttle. Some say the car stalled or lost power while driving.
- Exterior Lighting. 50 complaints[6]. Owners describe dash and screen lights that will not dim, so the display is too bright at night or hard to read by day.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 46 complaints[7]. Owners describe driver assist warnings lighting up all at once, and safety features that switch off on their own. Some report that the dealer found nothing wrong.
- Engine. 39 complaints[8]. Owners describe stalling on the highway, a car that would not restart for a while, and an alert that kept sounding while parked.
- Unknown Or Other. 39 complaints[9]. These do not fit a clear component group.
- Lane Departure. 22 complaints[10].
- Power Train. 19 complaints[11].
- Steering. 13 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Compass is necessarily included.
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (24V436), June 2024. About 1,033,433 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (23V576), August 2023. About 181,999 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (23V058), February 2023. About 90 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint (22V248), April 2022. About 114 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Compass with 2.4L 4-cylinder[19] | 184 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2022 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 435 | 4 |
| 2008 | 172 | 0 |
| 2009 | 64 | 1 |
| 2010 | 81 | 2 |
| 2011 | 188 | 3 |
| 2012 | 184 | 4 |
| 2013 | 80 | 1 |
| 2014 | 307 | 2 |
| 2015 | 113 | 1 |
| 2016 | 293 | 1 |
| 2017 | 229 | 4 |
| 2018 | 946 | 6 |
| 2019 | 330 | 2 |
| 2020 | 143 | 1 |
| 2021 | 81 | 0 |
| 2022 | 225 | 4 |
| 2023 | 49 | 2 |
| 2024 | 53 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Compass show 225 complaints and 4 recalls for 2022[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 13 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 6 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (5) and the most are for 2018 (946)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2022 Compass?
The 2022 Jeep Compass has 225 complaints on file[1]. The electrical system leads the list with 104 complaints[2], and lighting and driver assist groups follow[6][7]. Owners often describe screens and warning systems rather than parts that wear out. Recalls also exist for this year, and the page lists them[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners notice.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Compass?
- Owners name the electrical system most, with 104 complaints[2]. Exterior lighting follows with 50[6].
- Does the 2022 Jeep Compass have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls for this year[3]. See the Recalls section for the list.
- Are there engine complaints for the 2022 Jeep Compass?
- Yes, 39 complaints name the engine group[8]. Owners describe stalling and alerts.
- Is the 2022 Jeep Compass reliable?
- NHTSA has 225 complaints on file[1]. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so compare years of the same model using the by-year section.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Jeep Compass?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 225 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Jeep Compass (11 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 104 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 11,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Compass model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Compass FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 20.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 50 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 46 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 39 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,723). NHTSA vehicle records
- 39 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the lane departure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 19 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,193). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 24V436, filed June 13, 2024: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V576, filed August 14, 2023: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V058, filed February 9, 2023: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V248, filed April 14, 2022: Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Compass 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 20.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2022 Jeep Compass with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 184 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COMPASS 4DR SUV AWD: length 173 in, width 71 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 3,327 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COMPASS 4DR SUV FWD: length 173 in, width 71 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 3,183 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COMPASS 4DR SUV TRAILHAWK 4X4: length 173 in, width 71 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 3,633 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov