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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,812 miles

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2022 Jeep Compass electrical problems

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2022 Jeep Compass Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #78

Jan 032025

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving I reversing my review camera appears to be lagging as well as sometimes it will start buzzing/ making a long beeping noise then the center screen will go dark and reset. This has occurred many times while reversing. I noticed that sometimes I get the sound while driving forward and then the center screen restarts

- Morton Grove, IL, USA

problem #77

Dec 242024

Compass

  • 31,100 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while idle at a stop light the auto start/stop feature activated however when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle then went into lockdown mode where all systems were deactivated. The police were contacted and assisted in merging the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was placed in the park while they waited for the tow truck to arrive. When the tow truck arrived the vehicle was not able to be placed back into neutral to move onto the flatbed. The tow truck was able to tow the vehicle onto the flatbed despite the rear wheels being locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,100.

- Negaunee, MI, USA

problem #76

Sep 302024

Compass

  • miles
The only way to adjust the advanced driver assistance systems (ADSA) in my 2022 compass is VIA a defective radio that continually resets as per Mopar Case number [XXX] from August 2023. according to the bulletin this was supposed to have been fixed via a software update in the 4th quarter of 2023. repeated calls to the mopar wave 800-334-9200 only to be disconnected as soon as i give them the case number 4 times today. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #75

May 082024

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with my 2022 Jeep Compass. I purchased my Jeep Feb 2023. In May 2024 my issues started and have not stopped or been able to be diagnosed by 2 different dealers after 4 times of them having my car. My check engine light started and then the non stop issues with the center screen and dashboard flashing on and off. The screens change showing all errors and warnings.c The radio shuts off whenever it wants. Now the car shuts off when it wants. First time I was at a stop sign, it turned off and would not go back on for almost 2 minutes. The 2nd time I was yielding and it shut down. I had to put the car in park and hit the ignition button a few times before it started. On 1 visit I was told that the mechanic did a computer update but I had to let him take it home that night. When I refused I was told to come get it and they didn't touch it. On the last visit which was 10 days I was told there is nothing wrong with my car. Jeep called me 2 days later and stated "maybe they would give me a small discount for a new one" As a loyal Jeep customer, I expect better service and prompt resolution of the significant safety issues.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

problem #74

Nov 112024

Compass

  • miles
I purchased a 2022 jeep Compass in April of 2024. In the past few weeks the jeep has had a reoccurring issue. Issue is when at a stop, message appears saying "Coolant Temperature to High", the Jeep will beep flash that message, coolant temp gauge will jump to the top then down to the bottom and the vehicle will shut its self off, and check engine light will be solid but the "coolant" message will go away. Along with this, the auto start/stop feature (when at a stop vehicle shuts its self off and electronics run of aux battery, then when brake peddle is released vehicle starts up and power is back on the main battery) has not been functioning, I assume this happened around the time off the first coolant message a few weeks back. While drive I h

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #73

Mar 142024

Compass

  • miles
I am not sure what is going on but my compass will stall out while at a complete stop and put the car into the parking brake-?? thus causing user have to turn off the car in the middle of traffic and restart to drive again. This has happened four times & has been in the shop 3 times and jeeps refuses to pay for it, or replace it although it is still in warranty

- Fort Campbell, KY, USA

problem #72

Oct 032024

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, my car completely froze and stalled. Everything on my car locked up. I was not able to turn my car off. My gear shift was locked and the gear letters were flashing. After about 1 minute my car starting moving. Scariest experience ever. I have a dash cam video but can not upload the video here.

- Thornwood, NY, USA

problem #71

Jul 082024

Compass

  • miles
Few month ago, I received a paper from the manufacturer saying that the car was on recall. I brought the car to the car dealer and they said that there was a problem with the battery. They changed the battery for a new one. Later on, I received a letter from the Jeep saying that they used my factory limit warranty to replace the battery. And saying that next time if I see a form like this it could be a real bill. Around 2 months and a half after, The light of the battery starts flashing and a message appeared on the dashboard saying that I had to park the car immediately because it could stop at anytime automatically. I had to pull over and call a tow truck. We dropped the car to the car dealer. It was on a Sunday. Then, I had my car ready to pick up 5 days later, on the Friday. They told me that they had to change the alternator. I took my car and it seemed all fine. Four days later, the light of the passenger seat belt start flashing and the beep sound started and wouldn't stop. The message was for the passenger to put his seat belt on. The thing is that there was no passenger. I had my hand bag on the passenger seat and I put it away. I turned off the engine. Waiting for 10 minutes and turned on the engine again. Again, the sound went on for the seat belt of the passenger. I turned off the engine again and waited another 10 minutes. This time when I turned on the engine, a message appeared saying that the emergency contact were not available. And another message, that there was something going with the air bag. At this point, I felt very uncomfortable driving the car. I had to drive the car very slow hoping the airbag would not go off. I parked my car in my garage. I called Jeep the day after since it was already closed and they told me to bring the car the week after since they were fully booked with repairs. I could do this as I was traveling to Europe for few weeks. I will be back to LA on the 10 of august and hope to find a solution. Thank you.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #70

Jun 152022

Compass

  • 850 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that when the USB port was in use, the digital screen would shut off and no longer display the safety features. The contact stated that the digital screen was used for safety and the features were no longer accessible. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where a software update was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where the digital screen was replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer Dayton Andrews Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (2301 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713) where it was diagnosed but no resolution was found. The contact was advised by the second local dealer that whenever the remedy was available a notification would be provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 850.

- Parrish, FL, USA

problem #69

Jul 012024

Compass

  • miles
The vehicle has an automatic start stop function that randomly turns off the vehicle when at a stop sign and puts the brake on. This has happen 3 times since leasing this car last year. I took the car into the dealership after the second occurrence to get it checked out but they could not duplicate the problem. The first occurrence was around 6 months after getting the car.

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #68

May 142024

Compass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle shut off at stop light, parking break engaged and disengaged, Drive shift was flashing, dash was flashing. I shut the vehicle off twice because it happened twice in the same moment until the third time it allowed me to drive.

- Merrillville, IN, USA

problem #67

May 062024

Compass

  • miles
I-??ve experienced my jeep compass when auto start is turned off and the car is at a red light and shuts off as soon as I let go of pedal the car seems to have trouble -??turning on-?? it shakes and the lights flash. I have to just put ny car in park at the light and turn my engine off and on to get my car to work.

- Youngtown, AZ, USA

problem #66

Feb 212024

Compass

  • miles
Car started beeping and information center was flashing and drive indicator was flashing. At another time car shifted in reverse and would not move. Humming sound coming from front right wheel at 40mph and would not go away until until 60mph. Was told it was the all wheel drive system.

- Northfield , NH, USA

problem #65

Mar 132024

Compass

  • miles
Occurs at stop sign/light when idling. The car will shut off and will not turn back on although all features in the car are running. The screen will display -??engine running-?? but the vehicle will not drive. I will push the stop/start button and nothing happens. It will take a few minutes for the vehicle to come back on again. This has happened numerous times at random. I have taken my vehicle to two separate dealerships and neither have been able to figure out how to repair the issue. I do not feel safe as this is a high risk for accident and I have two children who are in the vehicle.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #64

Feb 122024

Compass

  • miles
i brought in my car for service and clearly nothing was fixed. i have been having issues with this car for YEARS now and nothing is being repaired at the dealership. I will enclosed back up that i went there and they apparently fixed it but car is still having issues. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.

- Staten Island , NY, USA

problem #63

Feb 102024

Compass

  • miles
Uknown

- Staten Island , NY, USA

problem #62

Jan 282023

Compass

  • 10,447 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with the Auto Stop/Start feature. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the feature engaged and the engine was turned off; however, the engine failed to restart while attempting to drive from the complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the body control module (BCM) was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact later received a call from the manufacturer advising him to take the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with by the Remote Assistance of Jeep engineers, and it was determined that the batteries had low-capacities. The dealer replaced the batteries. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,447.

- Center Moriches, NY, USA

problem #61

Jan 162024

Compass

  • miles
On [XXX] I left the Safeway Gas station on [XXX] I came out the parking lot and made a right and stopped at the light. As soon as I stopped, my car cut off. I put my car and park and push the ignition. I press the ignition again to cut it on everything came on but the car would not start. I sat there for two hours before getting a tow at the stop light that changed colors several different times with my anxiety high because cars were honking, people were yelling at me because I was blocking traffic. I could not put my car into a different gear to even push it off to the side of the road. My car was towed to Sacramento Dodge Chrysler Jeep. Later that day, The representative called and told me that they don-??t know what is wrong with the car, he-??s never seen this happen before and that my car would qualify as a lemon. I-??ve placed a request for Jeep to buy back my car the first one was denied, the case manager resubmitted the request and I-??ve heard nothing after being told I would be called in 3-4 business days. I-??ve called them several times and I-??m not hearing anything back. Also, I was not aware of the recall on my car until I came in for the issue on this day. Nothing was sent to me to let me know there was an open recall on my car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #60

Sep 012023

Compass

  • miles
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster lights were extremely bright, causing a visual impairment while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic test, and it was determined that the IPC display needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the contact receive another diagnostic test from the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #59

Jan 102023

Compass

  • miles
Every week of every month since purchasing this car, the electrical system more specifically the Forward Crash Warning system which controls steering and brakes has failed. The system is continually turning off and it has been for repairs where they have replaced the sensors and cameras. No resolution has been made and it-??s been now sitting at the dealership since September 1. I-??m making payments on a car that can-??t be driven. Furthermore every loaner Compass I-??ve been given has had the exact same problem no sooner than driving off the lot. The bright light upon system failure is a distraction and the system not working right is a danger to life, limb and property.

- Cottontown, TN, USA

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