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2022 Jeep Compass

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
73 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA220
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
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The 2022 Jeep Compass is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Compass 4WD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 220 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44589, 44587.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

66B, 79B
1,033,433 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA campaign 24V436000reported Jun 13, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Electrical System

88A
181,999 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."RiskAn IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.
NHTSA campaign 23V576000reported Aug 14, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Electrical System

15A
90 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."RiskAn instrument panel display that is not visible to the driver may result in the inability to see safety-critical information, such as the fuel gauge and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 15A.
NHTSA campaign 23V058000reported Feb 9, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Seats

Z36
114 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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 Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."RiskImproperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.FixDealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z36.
NHTSA campaign 22V248000reported Apr 14, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
220complaints filed

11 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 23 · 2023: 115 · 2024: 40 · 2025: 23 · 2026: 19

Most-cited components

Electrical System102
Forward Collision Avoidance63
Exterior Lighting50
Unspecified38
Engine36
Lane Departure28

What owners describe

“After operating the vehicle for more than 45 minutes radio volume fades and can't hear radio and/or navigation, nor make wireless calls. Volume will not work again until car sits overnight. These vehicles are purchased by people that sometimes drive long distances in inclement weather - not having access to these featu…”Dec 27, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the dealer previously replaced the PCU and axillary battery, and reprogrammed the TCM; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and then lost motive power with the Auto Start/Stop warnin…”Dec 23, 2022 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“There is a known issue with multiple 2022 Jeep Compass trims and models that, after long periods of driving (about an hour), the volume for all components utilizing sound becomes barely audible even at max volume. This affects all warning systems including blind spot, lane departure, etc. Upon turning off the vehicle f…”Dec 19, 2022 · Lane Departure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Compass model years

A

2026 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2025 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 25 complaints

A

2024 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 52 complaints

B

2023 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 45 complaints

A

2021 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 79 complaints

A

2020 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 138 complaints

B

2019 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 327 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Compass

6 recalls · 937 complaints

D

2017 Jeep Compass

4 recalls · 228 complaints

A

2016 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 293 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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