SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALER, ALL THE FROM TIRES MAKING NOISES WHEN I PRESS THE BREAK TO STOP, I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER BUT HE DON'T WANT TO HELP ME OUT. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING UP SINCE I GOT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOO IS NOT WORKING PERFECTLY AND THE AC SYSTEM IS NOT TOO GOOD.
2014 jeep Compass airbags problems
severe 85 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
85
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VERO BEACH DODGE JEEP CHRYSLER LOCATED ON 855 SOUTH US-1, VERO BEACH, FL 32962, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTU…
A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THESE TWO PARTS, RECALL S 61, ON OCTOBER 1ST 2016. I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION ON THIS RECALL UNTIL I WENT TO SELL MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP ON 12/19/2016. I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WILL NOT BE A REMEDY FOR THIS SITUATION UNTIL APRIL 2017. JEEP, AND IT'S PARENT COMPANY, ISN'T DISPLAYING THE TYPE OF URGENCY I SHOULD SEE ASSOCIATED WITH A RECALL THAT CO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ARRIGO DODGE (5851 S US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WAS AWAITING PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFI…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOO…
2014 JEEP COMPASS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. UPDATED 12/8/2017*JS
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 jeep Compass?
It's a meaningful issue. 85 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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