2022 Jeep Compass
Common Problems
Ranked from 112 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Dashboard Lighting Issues
54complaintsHigh severityElectricalDashboard lighting, including the instrument cluster and infotainment system, malfunctions, becoming dim or non-functional during daylight hours, affecting visibility.
Related recalls: 23V058000, 23V576000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
43complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe Forward Collision Avoidance System and related features intermittently fail or shut off, posing a safety risk.
Related recalls: 23V058000, 23V576000
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Instrument Cluster Display Dimness
21complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster display becomes dim or non-functional during daylight hours, significantly reducing visibility of critical vehicle information.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V058000, 23V576000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
20complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle stalls at idle and puts the car into the parking brake while stopped, forcing the user to restart the car in traffic.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Power Train and Electrical System Failures
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalVarious power train and electrical system components fail, including the start-stop system and forward collision avoidance system, leading to vehicle stalling and malfunctions.
Related recalls: 23V058000, 23V576000
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Brake System Issues Leading to Stalling
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe brake system issues cause the vehicle to stall or hesitate, increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission Jerking and Limp Mode
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks and enters limp mode, reducing the vehicle's performance and posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Vehicle Stall During Acceleration
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle stumbles or stalls during acceleration, often accompanied by a malfunctioning auto start-stop system, requiring the driver to restart the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Steering Column Failure
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering column produces a clicking noise and vibration, affecting the vehicle's handling and safety.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.