2022 Jeep Compass
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 102 of 220 complaints (46%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 79 in 2021 to 220 in 2022.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,400–2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–23 / 30–32 | 22 / 30–31 | 22 / 30–31 | 24 / 32 | 24 / 32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 339–358 | 350–358 | 350–358 | 330 | 330 | |
| Complaints filed | 138 | 79 | 220 | 45 | 52 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 6 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Jeep Compass?
Electrical: 102 of 220 NHTSA complaints (46%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Jeep Compass get?
EPA rates it 25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Jeep Compass?
EPA estimates $2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg | 31 mpg (high) | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 350 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | 30 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 358 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 102 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 56 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 24V436000 · Jun 13, 2024
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 23V576000 · Aug 14, 2023
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An 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.
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 number for this recall is 88A.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 23V058000 · Feb 9, 2023
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An 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.
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 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.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT · Campaign 22V248000 · Apr 14, 2022
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
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 recall is Z36.