2014 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 36 brake complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, 12% of its 307 total complaints for the year — the highest share among Compass model years shown. There are no related brake recalls on file, and reported issues center on noise and warning-light problems rather than outright failure.
- Brakes complaints
- 36
- 12% of 307
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 61,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe loud squeaking or whistling noises from the front or rear brakes, sometimes starting within the first few thousand miles.
- Some report the noise occurring specifically when releasing the brake pedal or when shifting into reverse.
- Several complaints describe the ABS and electronic stability control warning lights illuminating together, sometimes tied to a faulty sensor.
- One complaint describes brakes failing during driving at 45 mph after the vehicle suddenly shut off, resulting in a rear-end crash.
- One owner reported rear drum brakes needing replacement early on, with the noise returning after repair.
- A few owners say dealers were unable to diagnose the squeaking or attributed it to normal vehicle characteristics.
When 2014 Jeep Compass brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2014, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists 36 brake complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, which is 12% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Jeep Compass?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Jeep Compass.
- What brake problems do owners report most on the 2014 Compass?
- Owners most often describe squeaking or whistling noises from the front or rear brakes, along with ABS and stability control warning lights turning on. One complaint describes a brake failure during driving that led to a crash.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across reported brake complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass is 61,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to brake complaints?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 36 brake complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, with no fires reported.