AI Damage2022 Jeep Compass: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Compass filed 225 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. The maker issued 393 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 225
- involving a crash
- 11
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 393
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 46% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 22% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 20% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 16% of all complaints
- 5 Lane departure 10% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 104 complaints (46% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 169.
- Exterior lighting: 50 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 24.
- Forward collision avoidance: 46 complaints (20% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Engine: 37 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Lane departure: 22 complaints (10% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 225 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 104 | 1 | 169 |
| Exterior lighting | 50 | 0 | 24 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 46 | 2 | 12 |
| Engine | 37 | 1 | 25 |
| Lane departure | 22 | 2 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 19 | 2 | 22 |
| Steering | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 21 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The collision avoidance, didn't kick in. Unsure about the final speed of the vehicle, but it was fast enough to deploy the airbags and total the vehicle. There is a police report with the Closter, NJ Police.
late on dec 11 after dash console lights staying on without keys .in am tried to cure problems.got a additional problem .windows speraticly were going up and down , after I hit up, at closing .
Both front tires were indented into 90 degrees. None of the air bags deployed. The contact's daughter was the single occupant of the vehicle. The driver sustained whiplash however medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned total loss.
Several incidents with the screen/safety features. Have had it in for service several times and it is either stated that it needed an update or nothing was found to be wrong. Two times the radio was replaced.
I was in a serious accident, the 2022 jeep compass s totaled and the airbags never deployed. The two other cars airbags did deploy.
The contact stated that while stopping at a drive-thru window, the steering wheel began spinning to the left and then to the right independently. The vehicle then suddenly turned right and hit a nearby curb which then made the vehicle turn to the left hitting another curb.
There was an occupant in the front passenger seat during the crash. The contact sustained a fractured arm that required medical attention. The front passenger occupant did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired.
since new collision avoidance/other safety features will just shut off was in for service several times to correct problem finally jeep got involved for latest software update 4 days later system failed again set up another appt with jeep/dealer unfortanetley vehicle was involved in collision with school bus prior to…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 290 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Compass has 198 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 225, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Low Oil Pressure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ●…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0607 - Control…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no…
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: ● Metallic clicking noises when when moving the vehicle forward and reverse. **This bulletin involves replacing the right engine…
- Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination…
Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C2260-63 - ECU Internal…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
M1 H1 Coolant Leak Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Possible overheat light on instrument cluster. ● Coolant leak from hose that contacts exhaust heat shield. This bulletin involves…
- CLOCKSPRING - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE
- RESISTOR - BLOWER MOTOR
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0087-00…
- THROTTLE BODY – NONE
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
NHTSA lists 393 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Compass?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 225. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (21%), warning lights, check engine (16%), stalls while driving (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA lists 393 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Jeep Compass from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.