NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Jeep Compass Safety Ratings
The 2022 Jeep Compass scores 70 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 4 recalls, and 217 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Jeep Compass achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 70 out of 100, positioning it in the Average safety band. This score marks a notable seven-point decline from the 2021 model year's 77. The reduction is primarily attributable to a diminished score in avoidance technology and a defect record that negatively impacted the overall index calculation.
The 2022 Jeep Compass received a NHTSA Safety Index of 70 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Jeep Compass ranks 129 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 70 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 20.4% |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 217 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 129 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Jeep Compass?
The 2022 Jeep Compass marks a notable step back in safety standing compared to its immediate predecessor. The Safety Index fell from 77 in 2021 to 70 in 2022, a seven-point decline within the same Average band that nonetheless signals real deterioration across the index components. The crash-protection sub-score of 57 out of 70 is respectable and anchored by a 5-star side-impact result, but the 3-star rollover rating with a 20 percent rollover risk is the weakest structural note this year. The avoidance-tech sub-score of just 2 out of 10 reflects the absence of both forward collision warning and lane departure warning as standard equipment, a significant gap that directly suppresses the overall index and is a defining characteristic of this specific model year. The defect-record sub-score of 10.5 out of 20 reflects the four active recall campaigns, two of which target instrument panel cluster illumination, one addresses improperly welded head restraints, and one involves the backup camera system. The head restraint weld defect, issued earliest among the four campaigns, carries direct occupant-protection implications. The volume of alleged electrical-system complaints, 100 out of 217 total, aligns thematically with the two IPC recall campaigns and is a pattern worth noting for this year specifically.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Jeep Compass perform in crash tests?
A 20 percent rollover risk and a 3-star rollover rating define the primary safety concern for the 2022 Jeep Compass, despite its "No Tip" result in dynamic testing. This contrasts with an otherwise solid performance in impact protection: the vehicle earned a 4 out of 5 stars overall from NHTSA, with side-impact protection receiving a perfect 5-star rating. Frontal crash protection also garnered a respectable 4 stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16461
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Jeep Compass carries four recall campaigns. They cover improperly welded front seat head restraints, two separate instrument panel cluster illumination defects, and a backup camera sensing system issue that received an over-the-air software fix. No park-outside or do-not-drive order appears in this vehicle's recall record, but all four campaigns warrant VIN verification.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-06-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V576000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-08-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V058000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-02-09
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT22V248000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-04-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Jeep Compass?
Owners have filed 217 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The most reported component by far is the Electrical System with 100 alleged complaints, followed by Exterior Lighting at 50, Forward Collision Avoidance at 46, and Lane Departure at 21. These are unverified consumer reports, not established findings.
217 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Jeep Compass?
The 2022 Jeep Compass has been subject to four recall campaigns. Any prospective owner should verify the completion of all listed remedies via the VIN on the NHTSA website. Of particular concern is the recall addressing head restraint welds, which carries direct safety implications.
- The 2022 model year Safety Index of 70 out of 100 is seven points lower than the 2021 Compass index of 77, a year-over-year decline driven by a 2 out of 10 avoidance-tech score reflecting the absence of standard forward collision warning and lane departure warning.
- NHTSA recorded four recall campaigns specific to or including the 2022 Compass, covering front seat head restraint welds, two instrument panel cluster illumination defects, and a backup camera sensing system corrected via over-the-air update.
- The rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars with a 20 percent rollover risk is the lowest individual crash-test score for this model year, contrasting with the 5-star side-impact result that is the year's strongest crash-protection figure.
- Owners have filed 217 unverified complaints with NHTSA against the 2022 Compass, with the Electrical System category alone accounting for 100 of those alleged reports, a concentration that aligns with the two instrument cluster recall campaigns issued for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Jeep Compass places
The 2022 Jeep Compass qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Jeep Compass safety questions
Was the 2022 Jeep Compass crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Jeep Compass, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 70 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Jeep Compass crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Jeep Compass earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 20.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Compass have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Jeep Compass. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Jeep Compass?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 217 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Jeep Compass. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Compass years
Rivals in SUV (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16461), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Compass 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 129 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.