2014 Jeep Compass Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2014 Jeep Compass recalls

Most common 2014 Jeep Compass problems

Problem areas named in the 308 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	91
Air Bags	91
Seat Belts	53
Unknown Or Other	37
Electrical System	36
Power Train	35
Vehicle Speed Control	35
Seats	27
Fuel/Propulsion System	25
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	19

What owners report

2026-10-23, Seats
Incident happened while sitting in the vehicle, diagnosing an issue with the catalytic converter. A loud noise was heard just as something struck me in the back/ side of the head. The result was my head being whipped forward/ sideways and leaving my head/ neck sore, especially when I woke up the next morning. Upon inspection, it was determined that the headrest in the driver seat had “deployed” unprovoked. Upon searching google / nhtsa for this issue I found that there were issues with other models that had extended warranties. I then contacted the vehicle owner and asked if they had received any notice about this issue. Vehicle owner replied that the passenger side headrest had already

2026-09-18, Service Brakes
ABS module is faulty causing other issues including problems with electronic stability, no speedometer, no cruise control, no abs brakes. Apparently Jeep is no longer making this part as it has been on backorder for months. I feel it is unsafe as winter weather is nearing and abs brakes would be essential for safe driving. At [XXX] old I feel it is an essential part of safe driving for myself and my wife. I've been communicating with Jeep customer care for several weeks with absolutely no resolve. It appears they are not even producing the part that would seem essential for safe driving. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2026-05-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. Several Unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to a towing issue. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was repaired for an electronic throttle body control unit failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

2026-04-13, Seats
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the driver’s side headrest had deployed from the bottom of the headrest and was partially separated. The contact stated that while driving, the headrest was sticking out and poked her in the back of the neck. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

2026-02-17, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the center of the steering wheel was protruding outwards, and while attempting to sound the horn, the horn failed to operate. While entering the vehicle, the headrest on the driver's side was bumped and the headrest deployed. Approximately 2 months later, while entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side headrest deployed without impact. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to another facility to replace the air bags; however, the air bags were not replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure

2014 Jeep Compass questions

Does the 2014 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass: Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Compass?

Based on 308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (91), Air Bags (91), Seat Belts (53).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Jeep Compass has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.