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2014 Jeep Compass: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Compass, most recently filed September 2016. Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Compass. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 16V668000 Filed Sep 15, 2016

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
41.1% repairedof 1,435,625 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 13V552000 Filed Nov 6, 2013

Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Consequence
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
87% repairedof 521 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (307)

307 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.

20involved a crash
7involved a fire
24injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Jeep Compass, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 307.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other Compass years

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This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 3★ · Passenger 3★★★★☆☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Jeep Compass suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
23
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,700
CO₂ tailpipe
358 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Jeep Compass configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25$2,700358
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 30 / 25$2,700349
2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25$2,700360
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$2,800375
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$2,800376
2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive22 / 26 / 24$2,800376
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23$2,900387
2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT4-Wheel Drive20 / 23 / 21$3,200418

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2014 Jeep Compass FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 16V668000 (air bag), 13V552000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Jeep Compass problems?

Owners filed 307 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (91), Engine (91), Seat belts (53) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Jeep Compass get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 23 city, 28 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2014 Jeep Compass get?

NHTSA rated the 2014 Jeep Compass suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2014 Compass compare with other years?

Among the 2010–2019 Jeep Compass model years at least five years old, the 2013 drew the fewest complaints (80) and the 2018 the most (943). The 2014 drew 307. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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