Second generation (MP)
2022 Jeep Compass
The most reported problem on the 2022 Jeep Compass is infotainment, with 65 complaints, usually around 11,000 miles.
- 222owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 11involved a crash
- 12,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 16, 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 2022 model year.
Is the 2022 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2022 Jeep Compass has 222 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 189 for 2022 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 Compass model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- The 2022 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 44 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2021 draws 13 and the 2023 12.
- Top problem
- Infotainment leads with 65 of the 222 complaints (29%), ahead of stalling at 29. Infotainment tends to show up early. Of the 10 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 11,000 miles and a quarter under about 7,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 11 of the 222 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 11 reports mention a crash and 6 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment has a recall on the same system (23V-058 and 23V-576). Stalling 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 jumped in 2023, with 115 complaints, 2.9 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 21 more have come in.
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: infotainment, screen or backup camera fails, 65 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
222 complaints is 1.2 times the median 2022 model on this site and 1.2 times the median 2022 SUV. Among the 8 Compass model years here it ranks 6th 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 2022 Jeep Compass
Jeep filed 390 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Jeep Compass. 58 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.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 39 bulletins · 65 complaints
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Flicker Turn By Turn The customer may experience flickering on their Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the turn-by-turn feature is enabled. This issue occurs when using Google Maps for Navigation via CarPlay
37 more on this problem
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Radio USB Update to R62.00.23 Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Red stripes on the radio display.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Displays Warning Lamps or Messages for Loss of Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS)
If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable.
Not applicable to vehicles Alternator Pulley Cap Failure Customer may comment on one or more of the following: NOTE: **There will be multiple indicators and messages will display on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** ...
Radio USB Update to R47.03.26 *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:** ● B15A1-00 - Media ...
NOTE: Does not apply to vehicles built for US Market. Alternator Pulley Cap Failure Customer may comment on one or more of the following: ● Vehicle will not start due to a depleted battery. ● Noise heard from the engine compartment.
Apple CarPlay Does Not Complete The First Initial Wireless Connection.
USB update to U35.18 for UUN radio This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to U35.18. Depending on the radio’s current software level the radio may need a one, two or three step USB update.
UHN/UPN Radio Enhancement To Software Level T27.52 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Speed limit sign on Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is showing incorrect speed. ● Touch freeze/disassociated center stack display off.
Turtle Icon Warning Lamp is Displayed on Cluster, No Electric Vehicle Operation or Reverse
Plus 27 older ones not listed here.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 29 complaints
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ● Low speed stall or engine delay following a long engine idle time in hot ambient temperatures with the engine running on ...
Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 3 bulletins · 24 complaints
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Indicator On The Cluster.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off Indicator Illuminated On Instrument Cluster With No Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
1 more on this problem
“Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Unavailable Service Required” message or a Service Active Lane Management Warning Light ‘ON'
Battery dies or the car will not start 8 bulletins · 13 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
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup ...
6 more on this problem
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery ...
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Alternator Decoupler Pulley Failure Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● The alternator pulley may spin freely due to a decoupler failure.
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Drained Battery, Low System Voltage, Battery Not Charging, High System Voltage
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 3 bulletins · 12 complaints
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): ● ...
Flash: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module Update Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C14A4-00 - Sensor Adjustment Required.
1 more on this problem
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Radar Vertical Misalignment Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C14A4-00 - Sensor Adjustment Required.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 11 complaints
Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● ""Auto Hold Unavailable Service Required."" warning message displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
Fuel Rail Replacement Due to Cold Start and Loss of Pressure in the Fuel Line Customers may experience the following: Difficulty starting the vehicle in cold temperatures, during the first engine start of the day.
Auto start-stop will not restart the engine 1 bulletin · 9 complaints
Hood Ajar Switch Inoperative The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? P152E - Engine Hood Switch 2 Circuit High.
Steering wheel clicks, clunks or grinds when I turn 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
Outer Tie Rod Ball And Socket Noise This bulletin involves removing, greasing and reinstalling both tie rod outer ball joints. The customer may describe the following: Outer tie rod ball and socket noise.
Complaints filed by year
115 complaints came in 2023, 5.0 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.
Recalls that include the 2022 Jeep Compass
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
All 4 recalls on the 2022 Jeep Compass, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Jeep Compass?
Infotainment, with 65 of the 222 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 11,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Compass problems start?
Of the 45 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 6,000 miles and half by about 12,000.
Is the 2022 Jeep Compass better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has more complaints than both the 2021 and the 2023: 44 a year against 13 and 12.
How many 2022 Jeep Compass complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
11 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for infotainment on the 2022 Jeep Compass?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 23V-058 and 23V-576. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.