Is the 2022 Jeep Compass a bad year?
225 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Compass years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2022 Jeep Compass are in line with other Compass years. Electrical system stands out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2022 Compass owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 15,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 104 (46%) | 10k–38k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Exterior lightingSTANDS OUT | 50 (22%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidanceSTANDS OUT | 46 (20%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Engine | 39 (17%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 22 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 19 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 13 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 12 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 15,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 225 complaints: 11 mention a crash · 6 report an injury · 13 say the car was towed.
30 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2022 Jeep Compass: 4
The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). 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.
The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. 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.
The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 273
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2022 Jeep Compass. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
Engine Cylinder Block Porosity Inspection - Engine Cold Start Rough Idle Customers may experience the following: Rough engine idle when cold starting the engine
Check Engine Light Illuminated Erroneous Fault Codes Set Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination
Neighbouring years
2021 Compass: 82 complaints, keep it · 2023 Compass: 49 complaints, keep it.
Every Jeep Compass year
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Questions
Is the 2022 Jeep Compass a bad year?
225 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Compass years. At 15,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Compass?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (104), exterior lighting (50), collision avoidance (46), engine (39), lane assist (22).
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Backup camera (NHTSA 24V-436), Electrical system (NHTSA 23V-576), Electrical system (NHTSA 23V-058), Seats (NHTSA 22V-248). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.