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2022 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2022 Jeep Compass, 18% of its 222 total complaints for the year. There is no related engine recall on file, and the median mileage at failure was 14,723.5 miles.

Engine complaints
41
18% of 222
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
14,724 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes with the START/STOP system message, blank computer screen, and parking brake engaging on its own.
  • Some describe the vehicle stalling on the highway at 65 MPH, becoming hard to steer, and not restarting for an extended period.
  • Others report the engine overheating suddenly and needing to be towed, with the check engine light coming on afterward.
  • A number of complaints describe the start/stop feature shutting the engine off at a red light and failing to restart automatically, requiring the ignition button to be pressed repeatedly or a full restart.
  • One owner reported the engine and electrical systems acting together, including navigation pulling the vehicle off lane and airbags not deploying during a crash.

When 2022 Jeep Compass engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2022, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2022 Jeep Compass engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2022Feb 2023Aug 2023Jan 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Nov 2025Apr 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2024 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 201011 (15%)
  2. 201151 (27%)
  3. 201245 (24%)
  4. 201314 (18%)
  5. 2014116 (38%)
  6. 201543 (38%)
  7. 2016174 (59%)
  8. 201777 (34%)
  9. 2018492 (52%)
  10. 2019169 (51%)
  11. 202083 (59%)
  12. 202124 (30%)
  13. 202241 (18%)
  14. 202310 (22%)
  15. 20249 (17%)
  16. 20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2022 Jeep Compass, which is 18% of all 222 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Compass engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2022 Jeep Compass.
At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Compass engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2022 Jeep Compass is 14,723.5 miles.
What do owners say happens when the engine fails?
Owners describe stalling at various speeds, engine shutdown tied to the start/stop system, overheating requiring towing, and difficulty restarting after a stall.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to 2022 Compass engine complaints?
Yes. NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2022 Jeep Compass includes 1 crash and 1 injury reported, with 0 fires.

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.