First generation (MK)
2014 Jeep Compass
The most reported problem on the 2014 Jeep Compass is airbag, with 87 complaints, usually around 53,000 miles.
- 282owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 17involved a crash
- 65,700median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 18, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Compass doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
Is the 2014 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2014 Jeep Compass has 282 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 366 for 2014 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 Compass model years since 2014, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Airbag has 87 complaints and seat belt has 78, out of 282 in all. A quarter of the 28 owners who gave a mileage for airbag saw it by about 39,000 miles, and half by about 53,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 28 of the 282 complaints (10%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 17 reports mention a crash, 6 mention a fire and 22 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 9 of 17, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Seat belt and stalling each have a recall on the same system (16V-668; 13V-552). Airbag has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2017 at 68 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 12. So far in 2026, 5 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: airbag warning light or recall, 87 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
Behind you
Around your mileage
Ahead of you
How this compares
282 complaints is about the median for a 2014 model on this site and 1.3 times fewer than the median 2014 SUV. Among the 8 Compass model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Jeep Compass
Jeep filed 153 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Jeep Compass. 16 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 78 complaints
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X86 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 26 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
2 more on this problem
Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Flash: MIL Illumination P219A-Air Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 17 complaints
Low Frequency Moan Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper.
Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 3 bulletins · 8 complaints
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
Rattle Noise Heard From Front End Or Front Suspension This bulletin involves verifying the customer?s symptom/condition and if necessary, replacing front struts. Rattle noise heard from the front strut of vehicle while driving over bumps on rough roads.
1 more on this problem
Lower Control Arm Cold Temperature Squeak/Creak Noise This bulletin involves applying Nye® lubricant to the front lower control arm rear bushing. Customer may describe a creak or squeak noise coming from the front suspension.
Battery dies or the car will not start 3 bulletins · 7 complaints
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
No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming
1 more on this problem
Flash: Wireless Control Module (WCM) Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Wireless Control Module (WCM) with new software.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 7 complaints
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Complaints filed by year
68 complaints came in 2017, 2.5 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.
NHTSA summary
Active head rest inadvertent deployment. Closed feb 25, 2026.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 Jeep Compass
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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 August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
All 2 recalls on the 2014 Jeep Compass, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Jeep Compass?
Airbag, with 87 of the 282 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 53,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Compass problems start?
Of the 169 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 40,000 miles and half by about 66,000.
How many 2014 Jeep Compass complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
28 of them (10%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for airbag on the 2014 Jeep Compass?
No recall on file for the 2014 Jeep Compass is on the same system as airbag. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.