2022 Jeep Compass electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V576000Aug 14, 2023181,999 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

  Risk: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

• Recall 23V058000Feb 9, 202390 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that is not visible to the driver may result in the inability to see safety-critical information, such as the fuel gauge and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 15A.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 31, 2026MDElectrical SystemEngine

   There have been multiple instances where the engine has locked up in the middle of me driving (usually at stop lights) where the only fix is to completely shut the car off and on again which has resulted in me almost being in an accident. This poses an extreme safety risk.

   NHTSA complaint #11761145 · source
2. Filed Jul 27, 2026COElectrical SystemEngine

   automatic start-stop system causing actual engine stalls instead of a smooth restart is commonly triggered by failing auxiliary/main batteries, a dirty throttle body, or faulty charging sensors It has stalled on highway in stand still traffic. Issues with getting it to go. Have to turn off the car and restart. Has occurred 3 times - downtown of a major city in traffic, on a busy highway and at an exit of a highway. Due to its nature we are stand still as traffic is moving…

   NHTSA complaint #11753185 · source
3. Filed Jun 25, 2026PADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I am filing a formal safety defect report regarding a severe, non-functional Advanced Passenger/Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system that has been completely inoperable ("INOP") since delivery of this brand-new vehicle.The vehicle has been subjected to four (4) independent, consecutive service repair attempts at authorized franchise dealerships with a complete failure to resolve the active safety hazard.Critical Evidence of…

   NHTSA complaint #11746571 · source
4. Filed Apr 13, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngine

   On 04/12/2026, I was stopped at a red light. The auto start/stop engaged. I removed my foot from the brake, the auto start kicked on, but did not reengage the engine. The notification panel suddenly started blinking, entire panel lit up. The parking brake automatically engage despite not being touched. The option for selecting terrain started toggling through all options. Vehicle then seemingly died. Put vehicle in park. Pressed button to restart engine. Car was successfully…

   NHTSA complaint #11730740 · source
5. Filed Apr 10, 2026NCElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Powertrain/Engine Control System. The vehicle suffers from a total loss of motive power while driving in traffic. It is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle unexpectedly enters "Limp Mode" while driving at various speeds in active traffic. When this happens, the accelerator pedal becomes completely unresponsive,…

   NHTSA complaint #11730448 · source
6. Filed Apr 6, 2026CTElectrical SystemEngine

   Radiator has anti freeze smell when driven long periods of time or sometimes when at idol , also start /stop system not working properly when making a stop vechiel does not want to turn back on

   NHTSA complaint #11729394 · source
7. Filed Dec 1, 2025WVElectrical SystemEngineVisibility & Wipers

   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 · source
8. Filed Oct 10, 2025FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   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 · source
9. Filed Aug 30, 2025MNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   On 8/26/25 I got the 88A recall fixed on this jeep at Duluth dodge in Duluth mn .. I left dealership and my ac stopped working brought it back they fixed and it and got it working now on 8/30/25 I’m at a stop light and my jeep stalls, it went to go start for me to drive and it died. The emergency brake came on and I couldn’t get it off the state trooper actually helped me get it off. Had to get my vehicle towed to my house. All lights come on but it says “blind spot alert…

   NHTSA complaint #11684143 · source
10. Filed Aug 7, 202520,000 miPAElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the instrument panel was blank. While driving during the day, the instrument cluster screen was not visible. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V576000 (Electrical System) and 23V058000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and informed the contact that the repair…

    NHTSA complaint #11679015 · source
11. Filed Jun 6, 2025300 miFLTowedElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, and the Auto Stop system activated and the vehicle unintendedly stopped. The contact stated that the transmission failed to respond as needed and the vehicle had to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired;…

    NHTSA complaint #11665259 · source
12. Filed Mar 27, 2025MECrash1 injuredTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

    My family's n is safety was at risk daily ,do to fear of the electric system being off ,changing speed and directtion of car falsely. 2Continuly lights sources in panels on at night , unable to turn off . navigation pulling vehicle off lane ,to opposite side of road in rain sleet heavy snow . Stays stuck on after air bags diddnt deploy in accident, caused by nav control and engine lag ? Jeep after I had it in MacDonald motors bridgeton Maine,the seller . 2x in first months .…

    NHTSA complaint #11650958 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology