2022 Jeep Compass vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Jeep Compass | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 219 | 305 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 386 | 477 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,000 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Compass | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 138 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 61 |
| Power Train | 19 | 49 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 50 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 50 |
| Lane Departure | 21 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 52 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2022 Jeep Compass
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.