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2022 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4

The 2022 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 is a 177-hp electric with a 9-speed 948te automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $28,285 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 177 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Compass has a curb weight of 3,327 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$28,285
MSRP with Destination$29,880
Destination Charge$1,595
Engine
Engine Type2.4L I4 Zero Evap MultiAir with ESS (naturally aspirated)
Horsepower177 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque172 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
ValvetrainMultiAir (Zero Evap M-Air)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission9-speed 948TE automatic
1st Gear4.71
2nd Gear2.84
3rd Gear1.91
4th Gear1.38
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.81
7th Gear0.7
8th Gear0.58
Reverse3.81
Final Drive3.73
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular gasoline
Tank Capacity13.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut
Rear SuspensionStrut
Turning Diameter36.3 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12 in
Rear Brake Disc11 in
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase103.8 in
Front Track60.7 in
Rear Track60.3 in
Ground Clearance8.1 in
Cargo Volume27.2 ft³
Curb Weight3,327 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.2 in
Headroom Rear38.5 in
Legroom Front41.8 in
Legroom Rear38.3 in
Shoulder Room Front56.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.1 in
Hip Room Front54.1 in
Hip Room Rear49.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (20.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2022 Jeep Compass SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2022 Jeep Compass SUV FWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep COMPASS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 13, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

NHTSA campaign 24V436000

Aug 14, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 88A.

NHTSA campaign 23V576000

Feb 9, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: An instrument panel display that is not visible to the driver may result in the inability to see safety-critical information, such as the fuel gauge and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 15A.

NHTSA campaign 23V058000

Apr 14, 2022 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Consequence: Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z36.

NHTSA campaign 22V248000

225 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep COMPASS

Owner Complaints

225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep COMPASS (11 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System104
Exterior Lighting50
Forward Collision Avoidance46
Unknown Or Other39
Engine37
Lane Departure22
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 14, 2026 · Service Brakes
“My 2022 Jeep Compass is stalling when I break going downhill. I have had it scanned and it stored codes are P032F and P2172. The combustion engine producing insufficient torque and sudden high airflow…”
Oct 10, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine, Lane Departure
“I purchased my 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude FWD brand new on April 4, 2022, from AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Houston. Just eight days later, on April 12, 2022, I began reporting serious engine…”
Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
“In July 2026, I began receiving two warnings in sequence: (a) the airbags were not operating properly, and (b) the SOS call function was unavailable. Screenshots of both warnings are attached. It took…”
Sep 16, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a constant thumping sound coming from the steering column. The thumping sound occurred while…”
Sep 11, 2026 · Steering
“My car has 84,000 miles. Noticed steering issues along with noises. Several Jeep Compass have had same issues requiring pinion and rack to be replaced. It was coming loose and a safety issue. The car…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 JEEP COMPASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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