2022 Jeep Compass Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 46%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Jeep Compass, 46% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my Jeep Compass latitude 2022 brand new for a dealership in november of 2021. Since then my random dashboard lights have come on and off, the call has stalled numerous times all relating supposely to the batteries going bad. I had both batteries changed less than 2 years. I feel there is an issue that needs to be addressed”
NHTSA complaint #11692491, filed 2025-10“I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, my car completely froze and stalled. Everything on my car locked up. I was not able to turn my car off. My gear shift was locked and the gear letters were flashing. After about 1 minute my car starting moving. Scariest experience ever. I have a dash cam video but can not upload the video here.”
NHTSA complaint #11618234, filed 2024-10“When driving I reversing my review camera appears to be lagging as well as sometimes it will start buzzing/ making a long beeping noise then the center screen will go dark and reset. This has occurred many times while reversing . I noticed that sometimes I get the sound while driving forward and then the center screen restarts”
NHTSA complaint #11634131, filed 2025-01“I am not sure what is going on but my compass will stall out while at a complete stop and put the car into the parking brake… thus causing user have to turn off the car in the middle of traffic and restart to drive again. This has happened four times & has been in the shop 3 times and jeeps refuses to pay for it, or replace it although it is still in warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11623476, filed 2024-11“The ABS wont go off it constantly stays on I put a brand new battery in it went out about a week later had to jump start it...When it rains or snow it is like my wipers and headlights goes crazy and sometimes my backup camera is all blue for no reason...I feel like there is something major wrong in the wiring somewhere”
NHTSA complaint #11702349, filed 2025-12Related recalls
- 23V576000Aug 14, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable…Covers: Jeep Compass 2022–2023
- 23V058000Feb 9, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may…Covers: Jeep Compass 2022
Related service bulletins
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036745Aug 25, 2026Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble…
- 11035076Jul 9, 2026Resistor - blower motor
- 11034390Jun 26, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 11034369Jun 22, 2026Camera - rear view
- 11034368Jun 22, 2026Camera - rear view
- 11034326Jun 15, 2026Switch - steering wheel & switch - speed control
- 11033957Jun 8, 2026Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11033896Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
- 11032842May 13, 2026Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 12 | 41% |
| 2024 | 19 | 35% |
| 2023 | 15 | 31% |
| 2022 | 105 | 46% |
| 2021 | 34 | 42% |
| 2020 | 66 | 46% |
| 2019 | 144 | 44% |
| 2018 | 379 | 40% |
| 2017 | 86 | 38% |
| 2016 | 62 | 21% |
| 2015 | 22 | 19% |
| 2014 | 36 | 12% |
| 2013 | 13 | 16% |
| 2012 | 24 | 13% |
| 2011 | 20 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 29 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2022 Jeep Compass
50 complaintsForward collision avoidance
46 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsLane departure
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsAir bags
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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