2022 Jeep Compass steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2022 Jeep Compass — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a constant thumping sound coming from the steering column. The thumping sound occurred while turning in either direction and while driving straight. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“My car has 84,000 miles. Noticed steering issues along with noises. Several Jeep Compass have had same issues requiring pinion and rack to be replaced. It was coming loose and a safety issue. The car is original owner and maintained. Tech able to isolate both noises, one coming from the steering…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Clockspring - steering column control module
113450 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026Clockspring - steering column control module
113449 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
Steering problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Compass | 6 | 13% |
| 2021 Compass | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 Compass | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Compass | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 Compass | 28 | 3% |
| 2017 Compass | 15 | 7% |
| 2016 Compass | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 Compass | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Compass | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 Compass | 3 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.