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2022 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Compass, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

4

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

226

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Compass and 226 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 95 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING49
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER39
  3. ENGINE37
  4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING36
  5. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS24
  6. POWER TRAIN19
  7. STEERING13

2022 Compass Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V436000

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."

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 · 23V576000

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."

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 · 23V058000

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."

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 · 22V248000

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 recall is Z36.

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2022 Compass Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
09-026-26Oct 16, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Low Oil Pressure Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: th…11038639
18-081-26Oct 8, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the v…11038538
18-081-26Oct 8, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the v…11038501
21-042-26 REV. BSep 19, 2026POWER TRAINNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission war…11037469
9100900Sep 8, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPassive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.11037346
09-022-26Sep 1, 2026ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: ● Metallic clicking noises when when moving t…11037275
08-323-26Aug 25, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMService 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Troubl…11036745
07-005-26Jul 21, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINENot applicable to vehicles built for US market. M1 H1 Coolant Leak Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Possible overheat light on instrument clus…11035310
113450Jul 13, 2026STEERINGCLOCKSPRING - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE11035184
113449Jul 13, 2026STEERINGCLOCKSPRING - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE11035183
113325Jul 9, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRESISTOR - BLOWER MOTOR11035076
14-008-26Jul 8, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: e…11035052
14-002-26 REV. AJul 8, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: e…11035050
112639Jun 30, 2026ENGINETHROTTLE BODY – NONE11034912
112640Jun 30, 2026ENGINETHROTTLE BODY – NONE11034911
21-042-26 REV. AJun 30, 2026POWER TRAINNot applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Transmission war…11034905
S2508000025 REV.AJun 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)11034390
112979Jun 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAMERA - REAR VIEW11034369
112980Jun 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAMERA - REAR VIEW11034368
112842Jun 18, 2026ENGINEBOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD11034335
All 2022 Compass records at NHTSA

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