2014 Jeep Compass Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 91 airbag complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, 30% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 18 injuries at a median 45,000 miles. A related recall, campaign 16V668000, covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit on this model year.
- Airbags complaints
- 91
- 30% of 307
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 18
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in frontal and head-on collisions, sometimes with total front-end damage and reported neck, shoulder, or head injuries.
- Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed rear-end or side impacts, including a 5 mph collision where the driver was uninjured but the airbag warning light later illuminated.
- Owners tied to the Takata inflator recall report airbags deploying violently and ejecting debris that caused head, hand, and back injuries plus a lung injury to a passenger.
- Side airbags fail to trigger during oblique or rear-side impacts even after a prior recall repair, in one case coinciding with a broken neck.
- The air bag warning light comes on unexpectedly during normal driving, and dealers trace it to a broken side airbag component that disables the whole system.
- One vehicle caught fire after an animal collision on the passenger side, and the airbags did not deploy.
When 2014 Jeep Compass airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2014, latest Feb 17, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass
- NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Airbags complaints by Compass model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Jeep Compass?
- NHTSA lists 91 airbag complaints for the 2014 Compass, which is 30% of all 307 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Compass airbags?
- Yes. Campaign 16V668000 covers the Occupant Restraint Control unit on 2010-2014 Compass models, among other Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge vehicles from that era.
- How severe are the reported airbag problems?
- NHTSA data tied to this component for the 2014 Compass includes 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 18 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 45,000 miles.
- Do airbags fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly?
- Sample complaints describe both patterns: several report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, while others tied to the Takata inflator recall describe violent deployment that injured occupants.
- Does the 2014 Compass have more airbag complaints than other Compass years?
- Yes. Among Compass model years listed, 2014 has the highest count at 91 complaints and the highest share of that year's total complaints at 30%.