2022 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,953miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2022 Jeep Compass, 2% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,953 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In July 2026, I began receiving two warnings in sequence: (a) the airbags were not operating properly, and (b) the SOS call function was unavailable. Screenshots of both warnings are attached. It took several visits to a nearby dealership before the service department correctly identified and resolved the issue. I have attached both service reports: the initial report, which misidentified the problem, and the final report, which documents the correct root cause and repair. According to the final report, the warnings were caused by a short circuit in the airbag wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770027, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle rear-ended her, causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her; however, no air bags were deployed. There was an occupant in the front passenger seat during the crash. The contact sustained a fractured arm that required medical attention. The front passenger occupant did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11532013, filed 2023-07, 9,953 miles“The contact owned a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving, the vehicle was rear-ended from another vehicle causing the vehicle to go airborne, roll over, and came to stop. Both front tires were indented into 90 degrees. None of the air bags deployed. The contact's daughter was the single occupant of the vehicle. The driver sustained whiplash however medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned total loss. A Police report was filed, however the information was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650167, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11004992Jul 16, 2024Air Bag Module Sets Left or Right Rear Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Faults
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 2022 Jeep Compass
105 complaintsExterior lighting
50 complaintsForward collision avoidance
46 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsLane departure
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Jeep Compass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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