2014 Jeep Compass Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 68,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel became inoperable, and the RPM went to zero. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 15 minutes. The contact stated that the failure…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 96,000 miles

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to a stop, shift into park(P), and restart the vehicle to continue driving. The failure reoccurred and became a persistent…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 85,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 43,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

Hello, My VIN is [XXX] and I have a 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude. I took my vehicle into the Jeep Dealership on Val Vista and Williamsfield Rd to have my airbag recall serviced. I picked up my vehicle and the airbag light was still on, I didn't think too much about it since it could have not been related to the airbag recall. However, I…Owner complaint, filed 2025

I was sitting in my car talking on the phone, parked in the parking lot and I felt the headrest hit the back of my head. I thought maybe somebody had hit me but nobody was behind me. The person I was on FaceTime with say and heard my head get hit and thought the same thing. Turns out it was the headrest that sprung forward and the small…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 46,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 103,000 miles

The headrest of my passenger seat deployed while I was driving on the highway. My twelve year old was sitting in the seat as it happened, and was hit in the head by the front of the headrest. There has been no formal inspection about it yet, but I witnessed it first-hand. There were no warning signals, lamps, or warnings associated with…Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 75,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

I've been having issues for a couple of weeks now and I thought it was my transmission slipping. Now I'm having my electronic throttle control system warning light showing and my car jumps and doesn't want to accelerate when I'm at stop lights or stop signs. It also jumps while I drive on the freeway. It has gotten drastically worse over…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 160,000 miles

Today april 4/2018 start up my jeep compas drove off and, it was like there was no power .I gave it gas but dident pass 20 milles per hour.so, I pull over and restart the car again now it's fine but engin light is on !Owner complaint, filed 2018

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 61,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

My safety and the safety of others is at risk due to the primary control module of the ABS system malfunctioning. The ABS indicator light was on prior to seeking support from an independent service center. The service center's report is below: "ABS Module Internal Malfunction: Suring diagnostic the tech found the computer system…Owner complaint, filed 2022

While driving the etc light came on and car lost speed to 20 MPH. Also the engine light came on. I pulled over got out my manual and it said to put in park and turn off car. Cycle? It and try to start again. It worked for the next 5 miles and did it again. Air conditioner stopped putting out cool air. I drove home at 20 MPHOwner complaint, filed 2020, at 74,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 69,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the warning message "Automatic Transmission overheating " appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to stall. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for a short period. The contact stated as she restarted…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 80,000 miles

Had got vehicle from a used car dealership transmission failed 1 month after they replaced transmission at no cost now after 14000 miles transmission making noises again a manual transmission should last more than 14000 milesOwner complaint, filed 2020, at 68,906 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 75,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

Multiple issues with throttle body resulting in a loss of power and control of vehicle. Back in 2017, I had an issue with the car jerking, cutting out, and losing power. Took car to a jeep dealership and throttle body had to be replaced. Again during the summer of 2020, vehicle started losing ability to consistently accelerate. Car began…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 95,000 miles

The connection from the gas to the throttle appears to be failing. The car will stay on while driving but will no longer accelerate or will randomly accelerate. After it happens, the throttle light and check engine light will come on.Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 102,822 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 75,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 128,000 miles

My 2014 compass has continuous issues with the throttle/throttle body and or catalytic converter. 3/2019 had a used cc put on with local mechanic (out of pocket $)- 5/2019 new throttle body covered by extended warranty/ 9/2019 intake manifold gaskets replaced (out of pocket $) 12/2019 cc replaced per recall plus ignition coils replaced…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 166,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 15,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (9).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

My 2014 Jeep Compass is making vibrating noises, swerving moments and cracking sounds. Brought it to my mechanic, he found that the REAR SUBFRAME is rotted out. The FRONT SUBFRAME is also strating to pivot. Reading up on this issue it seems to be very common yet Chrysler has not made a recall for the safety of the passengers and driver…Owner complaint, filed 2022

The contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the sound disappeared. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The [VIN] was not…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 79,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 53,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

One headlight suddenly went off, took it to a mechanic to change bulb and replaced the bulb and still didn't work, took it to dealer and they still could not fix it and told me it is a computer issue or tipim issues , to me this is a safety hazard , I also was told by the dealer that I an out of warrantee because I have 74000 miles on my…Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 69,000 miles

The contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH the windshield wiper mechanism would not function when the lever was pushed down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the technician stated the knob had to be turned in order to activate the windshield wiper. The contact stated…Owner complaint, filed 2013, at 400 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 38,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

While looking at vehicles on the dealer lot I noticed this vehicle had the power steering pressure hose in contact to the dash panel steel upper cross member. Since the pressure hose moves with the engine it can wear a hole in the hose and the vehicle will lose steering assist and spray fluid on the catalytic converter which was close…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 14,000 miles

The car is all over the road when driving on snow covered roads.I had the dealer change tires.it did not help!! It feels like I''m skating on ice and am white knuckled every time I approach other vehicles coming at me! I had a 2011 compass that performed spotless_what happened here?Owner complaint, filed 2014, at 280 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 73,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

Informed by dealer that vehicle could not be properly aligned without [VIN] of both front suspension lower control arms. Vehicle has 58,334 miles on it and was showing excessive wear on front tires. Had control arms replaced, which contained sealed lower ball joints, was told by service technician that this was a know weakness in this…Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 59,334 miles

am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2014 Jeep Compass. While driving, the vehicle feels as though the passenger-side front wheel is going to snap off at any moment. The sensation and noise appear to come from the wheel or axle area, and the instability is strong enough that the vehicle does not feel safe…Owner complaint, filed 2025

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

I bought this 2014 compass in december 2019 the tread on the vehicle's goodyear eagle ls 2 tires ( 205/70r/16 looked good but from the moment I bought it I was constantly putting air in both tires on the drivers side. I bought the compass as is from the dealership so of course they would check them and repair any leaks or whatnot but for…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 79,000 miles

Tire low air indicator came on and tire went flat. I looked at tire and refilled with air just above the side wall into the tread on the top side of the tire was three holes up to 1/4 and the side wall had a bubble three inches across just about 3 inches below the three holes . I hit nothing and did not damage the sidewall. The dealer…Owner complaint, filed 2014, at 8,300 miles