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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.

2014 Jeep Compass structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2013Dec 2014Nov 2017Oct 2019Oct 2020Feb 2022Sep 2022Feb 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Apr 2026; peak Sep 2016 (2).

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.

  1. 201015 (21%)
  2. 201127 (14%)
  3. 201217 (9%)
  4. 20138 (10%)
  5. 201441 (13%)
  6. 201515 (13%)
  7. 201618 (6%)
  8. 20177 (3%)
  9. 201815 (2%)
  10. 20196 (2%)
  11. 20201 (1%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20232 (4%)
  15. 20241 (2%)
  16. 20251 (4%)

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.

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.