2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4
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- Photo: 2025 Jeep Compass Sport in Bright White, front right, 2025-09-07 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: JEEP COMPASS (MP) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2019 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4L, rear 7.6.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Jeep Compass interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4 is a 177-hp electric with a 9-speed 948te automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $34,210 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 3,633 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,210 |
| MSRP with Destination | $35,805 |
| Destination Charge | $1,595 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L I4 Zero Evap MultiAir with ESS (naturally aspirated) |
| Horsepower | 177 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | MultiAir (Zero Evap M-Air) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9-speed 948TE automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.38 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 |
| 7th Gear | 0.7 |
| 8th Gear | 0.58 |
| Reverse | 3.81 |
| Final Drive | 3.73 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Strut |
| Turning Diameter | 35.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in |
| Front Track | 60.7 in |
| Rear Track | 60.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 27.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,633 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (20.4 % risk) |
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
| Electrical System | 104 |
| Exterior Lighting | 50 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 |
| Engine | 37 |
| Lane Departure | 22 |
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.