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US recalls (2)
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Engine
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 and remedy
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Label
2017-11-28 · campaign 2017-585
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 205 - Glazing Materials. The rear lift gate glass panel is labeled with the luminous transmittance number “AS2” instead of the correct number “AS3”. Correction:. No corrective recall action is required as the technical non-compliance condition is deemed to be non-safety related.
Airbag
2016-09-14 · campaign 2016-448
On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.
Engine
2013-11-07 · campaign 2013-394 · 43 vehicles
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L gasoline engine may experience a loss of engine oil pressure and subsequent engine failure, causing a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power, in conjunction with driving conditions and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the balance shaft module.
Lights and instruments
2013-07-04 · campaign 2013-233 · 104 vehicles
Certain vehicles equipped with bi-function halogen projector headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) function may have been incorrectly configured during the vehicle assembly process. A lack of DRL illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and to pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) configuration settings.
Owner complaints (308)
Owners filed 308 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Compass (20 crashes, 7 fires, 25 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 91 | |
| Air bags | 91 | |
| Seat belts | 53 | |
| Unknown or other | 37 | |
| Electrical system | 36 | |
| Power train | 35 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | |
| Seats | 27 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 2WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Jeep Compass version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Compass FWD 2.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass FWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass FWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass FWD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass FWD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.