2014 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 30%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,656miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Jeep Compass, 30% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,656 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall : my 2014 Jeep Compass airbase dash light has illuminated, and will randomly turn on and off while driving. I looked into the recall and did not see any complaints from my vehicle model. When the vehicle is on and stationary the indicator will illuminate. While the vehicle is in motion at any speed the indicator light will randomly pop up.”
NHTSA complaint #11241699, filed 2019-08, 68,000 miles“Since I bought this car from the dealer, all the from tires making noises when I press the break to stop, I spoke with the dealer but he don't want to help me out. Also the engine light showing up since I got the car from the dealer, the electrical system too is not working perfectly and the AC system is not too good.”
NHTSA complaint #11057709, filed 2017-12, 40 miles“Both active head restraints deployed without impact. Appears to be under investigation on other chrysler vehicles. This is one of our public school owned vehicles. I am the fleet specialist for loudoun county public schools.”
NHTSA complaint #11328106, filed 2020-06, 19,442 miles“The vehicle is 2years old with 18000 miles, 3 safety recalls, kelly Jeep has had the vehicle for 8 weeks, we picked it up twice only to bring it back the next day, can not fix the problem, very dangerous shuts off while you are driving, safety issue, we would like to get a new vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #10910219, filed 2016-09, 17,000 miles“I heard a poppink noise from below or underneath. Also just two days ago motor light came on. I went to dealer somerset dogde for #2 recalls one in 2017 and other 2015. They said, will call you when parts comes in . They never call me till today!”
NHTSA complaint #11083196, filed 2018-04, 34,784 milesRelated recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Jeep Compass 2010–2014, Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 | 16 | 14% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 16 | 20% |
| 2012 | 28 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Compass
91 complaintsSeat belts
53 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology