2014 Jeep Compass electrical system problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Jeep Compass — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car would turn on all lights in car while driving and shut off, recently the car will not start at all and is having engine issues.”
filed Nov 30, 2025
“The car broke down the very first day I got it! The alternator had to be changed I took it back to Auto connection where I got it from and they replaced it. Since then the car has been breaking down, I have had to pay for out of pocket for a new thermostat, another alternator, hoses, fuel pump, and…”
filed May 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 11 | 42% |
| 2024 Compass | 18 | 35% |
| 2023 Compass | 13 | 29% |
| 2022 Compass | 102 | 46% |
| 2021 Compass | 34 | 43% |
| 2020 Compass | 65 | 47% |
| 2019 Compass | 143 | 43% |
| 2018 Compass | 375 | 40% |
| 2017 Compass | 86 | 38% |
| 2016 Compass | 62 | 21% |
| 2015 Compass | 22 | 19% |
| 2013 Compass | 13 | 16% |
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.