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#BS-2022-JEECOM-ABF02022 Jeep Compass
Based on reports from 365 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 365 complaints, 12 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.
Top reported problems
automatic light sensor for dimming not working
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
uconnect box requires service
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
false forward collision system activation
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
86 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (38 reports) • Median: 10K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (86 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Jeep Compass: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Compass, with 86 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Compass, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Compass, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Compass, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Jeep Compass. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Chrysler (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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (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."
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Jeep Compass is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2022 Jeep Compass vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
365
Class avg
160
2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 365 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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