Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Compass, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine91
- Air bags91
- Seat belts53
- Unknown or other36
- Electrical system36
- Power train35
- Vehicle speed control35
- Seats26
- Fuel/propulsion system25
- Electronic stability control (esc)19
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 24 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 57 2014 Compass vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 36 people died inside them, and 9 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2014 Jeep Compass failed the safety check 3.50% of the time — 52% more often than the average 2014 passenger car (2.30%). Median odometer at inspection: 99,459 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2014
4,386 new Jeep Compass cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2014; the largest markets were Italy (1,825), Germany (1,121), the United Kingdom (457).
- Average mass
- 1,634 kg
- Average power
- 112 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 76% · Petrol 24%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
87 first registered in 2014 are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €36,470.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde53
- Band onvoldoende profiel25
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht22
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af21
- Band beschadigd21
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage17
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm16
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld16
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
369 cars built in 2014 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 26 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 428 of these cars first registered in 2014 took their annual MOT test. 72% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2014 the figure was 72%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Tyres | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Brakes | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Visibility | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.9% | 2.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
31 of these cars first registered in 2014 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 132,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
216 2014 cars are on the New Zealand register; 7% arrived as used imports, 91% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 16.4 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 9.1–9.9 L/100 km (about 24–26 mpg US), CO₂ 209–228 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 8.8 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass.
| 2017585 28 Nov 2017 | Label Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 205 - Glazing Materials. The rear lift gate glass panel i… |
| 2016448 14 Sept 2016 | Airbag On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wi… |
| 2013394 7 Nov 2013 | Engine Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L gasoline engine may experience a loss of engine oil pressure and subsequent engine failure, causing a loss of motive power… |
| 2013233 4 Jul 2013 | Lights And Instruments Certain vehicles equipped with bi-function halogen projector headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighti… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2014 Jeep Compass: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248517 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 10242717 | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
| 10239957 | Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant |
| 10236933 | wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| 10234420 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10231753 | Emissions recal U67 Catalytic Converter Efficiency |
| 10230438 | Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency |
| 10230180 | Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle. |
| 10229998 | KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote Start Cancel button requires a double (2x) button press versus the original single (1x) button press to cancel the remote start function and turn the vehicle off. |
| 10229987 | Hands Free Feature Inoperative |
| 10229936 | RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements |
| 10229935 | RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements |
| 10229919 | Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan noise is heard during the first brake apply when in reverse, while the vehicle is cold or has been parked for several hours.An audio sound file of the moan noise can be found in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes> 05 - Brakes, Base> Diagnosis and Testing.If the low frequency moan noise can be verified, the addition of the anti-vibration bracket may correct the condition. |
| 10229905 | Coolant Bottle Recovery Hose Improperly Attached Check the tie strap for the coolant bottle recovery hose and replace if required. Coolant bottle recovery hose may not be properly attached. |
| 10229871 | Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
| 10229825 | RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements |
| 10229572 | Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components. |
| 10229212 | Transmission Fluid Overfill After Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and adjusting the transmission fluid to the correct level. A small number of customers may experience slight reduction in transmission performance after a recent repair. This may be due to an overfill condition after incorrect fill procedures being followed at the time of the repair. |
| 10228142 | Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation