2022 Jeep Compass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2022 Jeep Compass, and owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2022 Jeep Compass
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
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,…
Remedy: Dealers 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…
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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,…
Remedy: Dealers 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…
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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…
Remedy: Dealers 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…
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Head restraint (seats)
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."
Remedy: Dealers 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…
222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Compass have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,119 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 115 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a constant thumping sound coming from the steering column. The thumping sound occurred while tu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2026 · Steering
“My car has 84,000 miles. Noticed steering issues along with noises. Several Jeep Compass have had same issues requiring pinion and rack to be replaced. It was coming loose and a safety issue. The car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 Jeep Compass (Compass 4WD, Compass FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22 / 30–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Jeep Compass model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Compass model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 3 | 259 |
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 0 | 93 |
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 1 | 44 |
| 2010 Jeep Compass | 2 | 71 |
| 2011 Jeep Compass | 3 | 187 |
| 2012 Jeep Compass | 4 | 184 |
| 2013 Jeep Compass | 1 | 80 |
| 2014 Jeep Compass | 2 | 307 |
| 2015 Jeep Compass | 1 | 113 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass | 1 | 293 |
| 2017 Jeep Compass | 4 | 229 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 6 | 943 |
| 2019 Jeep Compass | 2 | 329 |
| 2020 Jeep Compass | 1 | 141 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass | 0 | 80 |
| 2022 Jeep Compass | 4 | 222 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | 2 | 46 |
| 2024 Jeep Compass | 0 | 52 |
| 2025 Jeep Compass | 0 | 27 |
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2022 Jeep Compass
How do I know if my 2022 Jeep Compass has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2022 Jeep Compass; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V248000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.