2014 Jeep Compass Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2014 Jeep Compass, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 43,828 miles. The words owners use most often: “belts air bags” (24% of reports).
- 91air bags complaints
- 43,828median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 9%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Belts air bags: mentioned in 22 of 91 complaints (24%)
- Chrysler dodge ram: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
- Pretensioner deployment: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
- Takata seat: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 32 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury.
Jeep Compass air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 3 | 11% | 27,218 |
| 2024 Compass | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2023 Compass | 2 | 4% | 14,269 |
| 2022 Compass | 5 | 2% | 9,953 |
| 2021 Compass | 2 | 2% | 72,972 |
| 2020 Compass | 2 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2019 Compass | 10 | 3% | 9,300 |
| 2018 Compass | 22 | 2% | 37,000 |
| 2017 Compass | 10 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 13 | 4% | 32,900 |
| 2015 Compass | 16 | 14% | 70,260 |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% | 43,828 |
| 2013 Compass | 16 | 20% | 28,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 28 | 15% | 84,500 |
| 2011 Compass | 17 | 9% | 48,608 |
| 2010 Compass | 18 | 25% | 74,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 4 | 9% | 116,900 |
| 2008 Compass | 4 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 6 | 2% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the center of the steering wheel was protruding outwards, and while attempting to sound the horn, the horn failed to operate. While entering the vehicle, the headrest on the driver's side was bumped and the headrest deployed…
Headrest airbag went off randomly with no reason while driving. It broke when it went off and cannot be put back or reset.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The headrest in the passenger seat deployed without a car accident. Just randomly when the car was parked. Jeep dealership wants to charge me 140 dollars to inspect this and the air bags. Supposedly…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Compasss have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about air bags for the 2014 Jeep Compass (30% of the 307 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Compass air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 43,828 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2014 Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “belts air bags”, in 22 of 91 complaints, followed by “chrysler dodge ram” (6).
Other 2014 Jeep Compass problems
- Engine problems (91)
- Seat Belts problems (53)
See all 2014 Jeep Compass problems or air bags problems across all Compass years.