2014 Jeep Compass Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 41 of 307 total complaints (13%) on the 2014 Jeep Compass, the highest count among all model years. Owners most often report water leaks, wind noise, and corrosion, with a median failure mileage of 35,125. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 41
- 13% of 307
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 35,125 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Water leaks into the cabin through front and rear doors and the rear hatch, soaking carpet and staining the roof lining.
- Wind noise and air leaks around door and window weather stripping that dealers attempt to reseal but that reportedly return quickly.
- Severe interior corrosion on front door speaker enclosures and driver/passenger floor panels, sometimes with no diagnosis or repair completed.
- The hood release latch triggers unintentionally while driving, popping the hood open a few inches.
- The heat shield that separates the gas tank from the muffler falls off due to weak mounting brackets.
- Persistent squeaking noises traced to a known bulletin-related issue that some owners say returns after repair.
When 2014 Jeep Compass body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 19, 2013, latest Apr 13, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Jeep Compass
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?
- NHTSA lists 41 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Jeep Compass, which is 13% of its 307 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Jeep Compass?
- No related recalls are listed for the Structure & Body category on the 2014 Jeep Compass.
- What structure and body problems do owners report most on the 2014 Jeep Compass?
- Owners most often describe water leaks around doors and the rear hatch, persistent wind noise, interior corrosion on floor panels and door speaker housings, and a heat shield that detaches from the gas tank area.
- At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Compass structure and body problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Jeep Compass is 35,125 miles.
- Does the 2014 Jeep Compass have more structure and body complaints than other years?
- Yes, the 2014 model year has 41 Structure & Body complaints, the highest raw count of any Compass model year in the data, and a 13% share of that year's total complaints.