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2014 Jeep Compass Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 40 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, 13% of its 307 total complaints that year. Owners reported stalling, sudden shutdowns, and no-start conditions, with a median failure mileage of 69,481 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints
40
13% of 307
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,481 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or completely shuts down while driving at various speeds, sometimes with the ABS or ETC warning light flashing before it happens.
  • Engine fails to start after refueling or after sitting overnight, sometimes requiring a jump start from another vehicle.
  • Instrument panel warning lights, such as the emergency light, illuminate repeatedly without a clear cause.
  • Doors lock and the car appears to start on its own after the owner has exited and walked away.
  • Headlight goes out and cannot be fixed by replacing the bulb, described by a dealer as a computer or module issue.
  • One owner reported an electrical fire originating from the headlight area that resulted in a total loss of the vehicle.

When 2014 Jeep Compass electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 10, 2014, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2014 Jeep Compass electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2014Nov 2016Feb 2018Dec 2018Aug 2019Apr 2021Mar 2024
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20108 (11%)
  2. 201122 (12%)
  3. 201225 (14%)
  4. 201313 (16%)
  5. 201440 (13%)
  6. 201523 (20%)
  7. 201662 (21%)
  8. 201790 (39%)
  9. 2018411 (44%)
  10. 2019147 (45%)
  11. 202067 (48%)
  12. 202136 (45%)
  13. 2022128 (58%)
  14. 202317 (37%)
  15. 202419 (37%)
  16. 202512 (46%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 40 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, which is 13% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Compass electrical system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2014 Jeep Compass.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Compass electrical problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Jeep Compass is 69,481 miles.
What electrical problems do 2014 Jeep Compass owners report?
Owners describe stalling while driving, failure to start after refueling or overnight, warning lights illuminating without explanation, and in one case a fire that started near the headlight.
Did any 2014 Jeep Compass electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this component shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the 40 electrical system complaints, with 0 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.