The 2022 Jeep Compass has 217 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag poor reliability and build quality: very frequent reports of major mechanical issues (transmission, engine) and numerous electrical problems, often requiring expensive repairs well before 100,000 miles. brand frequently ranked last in reliability surveys. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2025) to 927 (2018). With 217 complaints, the 2022 Compass sits abovethe model's median of 187.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
seats:front assembly:head restraint
Campaign 22V248000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safet…
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 23V058000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such,…
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 23V576000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As…
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 24V436000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Gran…
Owner sentiment is predominantly negative, with widespread criticism focused on poor reliability, subpar build quality, and weak performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Compass. See the full Compass owner picture and every model year.
Used Compass listings typically run $25,170–$27,692 across 2018 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Compass year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.