2014 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Compass, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,893 miles. The words owners use most often: “shuts off” (8% of reports).
- 91engine complaints
- 67,893median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%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.
- Shuts off: mentioned in 7 of 91 complaints (8%)
- Throttle control: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Compass engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 3 | 11% | 8,650 |
| 2024 Compass | 7 | 13% | 13,000 |
| 2023 Compass | 7 | 15% | 5,600 |
| 2022 Compass | 37 | 17% | 8,724 |
| 2021 Compass | 18 | 22% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 79 | 55% | 6,500 |
| 2019 Compass | 161 | 49% | 7,598 |
| 2018 Compass | 473 | 50% | 19,000 |
| 2017 Compass | 71 | 31% | 29,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 135 | 46% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Compass | 30 | 27% | 53,000 |
| 2014 Compass | 91 | 30% | 67,893 |
| 2013 Compass | 10 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Compass | 36 | 20% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Compass | 30 | 16% | 68,500 |
| 2010 Compass | 5 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 5 | 11% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Compass | 13 | 14% | 125,000 |
| 2007 Compass | 37 | 14% | 98,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
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 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…
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and, while releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to a stop, shift into park(P), and restart the vehicle to continue driving. The failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Compasss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,893 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “shuts off”, in 7 of 91 complaints, followed by “throttle control” (6).
Other 2014 Jeep Compass problems
- Air Bags problems (91)
- Seat Belts problems (53)
See all 2014 Jeep Compass problems or engine problems across all Compass years.