2014 Jeep Compass engine problems
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Jeep Compass — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel became inoperable, and the RPM went to zero. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 15…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
“Car would turn on all lights in car while driving and shut off, recently the car will not start at all and is having engine issues.”
filed Nov 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of…Campaign 13V552000 · Nov 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 14% |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Compass | 35 | 16% |
| 2021 Compass | 16 | 21% |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 58% |
| 2019 Compass | 159 | 49% |
| 2018 Compass | 466 | 50% |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 Compass | 134 | 46% |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% |
| 2013 Compass | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.