2014 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

91Engine complaints

29.7%Of all 306 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE91 · 29.7%

AIR BAGS91 · 29.7%

SEAT BELTS53 · 17.3%

Unspecified / other36 · 11.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35 · 11.4%

Share of the 306 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Jeep Compass overview page.

What owners report

“THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, WHEN SUDDENLY A LOUD "POP" NOISE (UNKNOWN ORIGIN) WAS HEARD. AFTER PULLING SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY…”NHTSA complaint 10967772 — filed 03/22/2017

“I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 BEARINGS, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WENT COMPLETELY OUT DURING BIG SNOW IN 2016, THE RUTTER VALVE HAD GONE BAD(WHICH…”NHTSA complaint 10967205 — filed 03/20/2017

“EXITED CAR WITH CAR KEYS IN HAND LEAVING CAR UNLOCKED WITH WINDOWS ALL UP WALKED ABOUT 10 FEET AWAY CAR STARTS BY ITSELF AND THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10920648 — filed 11/01/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Jeep Compass have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Jeep Compass: 91 of 306 complaints on file (29.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Jeep Compass have in total?

306 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.