2014 Jeep Compass air bags problems
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2014 Jeep Compass — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the center of the steering wheel was protruding outwards, and while attempting to sound the horn, the horn failed to operate. While entering the vehicle, the headrest on the driver's side was bumped and the headrest deployed…”
filed Feb 17, 2026
“Headrest airbag went off randomly with no reason while driving. It broke when it went off and cannot be put back or reset.”
filed Jul 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 Compass | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Compass | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Compass | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Compass | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Compass | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Compass | 22 | 2% |
| 2017 Compass | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 Compass | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 Compass | 16 | 14% |
| 2013 Compass | 16 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.