Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 308 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V552000 Loss of Oil Pressure may result in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 91 complaints
- Engine 91 complaints
- Seat Belts 53 complaints
- Unknown or Other 37 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Power Train 35 complaints
Of the 308 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 308 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Jeep Compass has a below-average reliability rating due to a moderate number of owner complaints and significant recall issues, particularly concerning air bags, engines, and seat belts. The prevalent air bag and engine failures, combined with problematic recall campaigns, suggest potential reliability concerns. The data, while not exhaustive, highlights frequent issues that should be noted by prospective owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–130,000 miles | $2,500–$5,000 | common |
| Seat belts | Unknown | $250–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balance
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant system service
- Battery inspections
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or rough idle
- Air bag warning light
- Transmission hesitation
- Unresponsive brakes
- Frequent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.