2022 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

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

34Engine complaints

15.7%Of all 217 complaints

#5Most-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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM90 · 41.5%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING49 · 22.6%

Unspecified / other38 · 17.5%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING36 · 16.6%

ENGINE34 · 15.7%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Jeep Compass overview page.

What owners report

“Start/stop system. (Shuts engine off at red light, then turns back on when you take foot off brake and press gas) Was at a red…”NHTSA complaint 11513551 — filed 03/24/2023

“Car has overheated and needed to be towed twice, the most recent being today. Car overheats suddenly and breaks down in unsafe locations including the…”NHTSA complaint 11509098 — filed 02/25/2023

“I was on the entrance ramp for the freeway and the gas pedal disengaged. I could not accelerate and my car slowed down. A message…”NHTSA complaint 11495679 — filed 12/01/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Jeep Compass have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Compass: 34 of 217 complaints on file (15.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Jeep Compass have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 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.