2014 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Reliability
518 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Jeep Compass, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 38/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 68,500 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all Compass years
What owners report
“Car would turn on all lights in car while driving and shut off, recently the car will not start at all and is having engine issues.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Compass
“Takata recall. Safety recall was issued on this vehicle sept. 13, 2016 and has yet to be corrected.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Compass
“While driving on the interstate at 70 miles per hour my jeep compass loss power. The engine light, etc light esc light all came on as i was driving. This in turn immediately dropped my speed down to 20 miles per hour.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Compass
“Safety recall not completed in timely manner. Manufacturer recall numbers61 nhtsa recall number16v-668”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Compass
“Light system turns on by them selves. Inside lights turn on by themselves wipers turn on by themselves took it to a mechanic they said it's the main control module that's faulty it should be under a recall bc he has seen this problem a few times”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Compass
“I was driving going about 45 when my jeep out of nowhere stopped and wouldn't go fast then 20mph. So then i got a code reader and it said it was the powertrain. Which makes then engine not want to go.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Compass
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 290 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 65,280 miles. Half of those reports fall between 37,400 and 86,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on…
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…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade,…
Technical service bulletins
153 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2014 Jeep Compass. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Compass TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2014 Jeep Compass drew 518 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 38/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2014 Jeep Compass problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Jeep Compass are engine (93 complaints), airbags (91), and other (57).
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Compass problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Jeep Compass problems around 65,280 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 37,400 and 86,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Jeep Compass have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.