Airbag complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% | 27,000 miles |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% | 14,000 miles |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% | 73,000 miles |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% | 35,000 miles |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% | 9,000 miles |
| 2018 | 22 | 2% | 37,000 miles |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% | 30,000 miles |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% | 48,000 miles |
| 2015 | 16 | 14% | 70,000 miles |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% | 45,000 miles |
| 2013 | 16 | 20% | 28,000 miles |
| 2012 | 28 | 15% | 89,000 miles |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% | 49,000 miles |
| 2010 | 19 | 23% | 74,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 6% | 134,000 miles |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% | 80,000 miles |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% | 75,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owned a 2025 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH on the expressway, the traffic came to a stop due to a stalled vehicle in the fast lane. The contact slammed on the brakes to avoid rear-ending the vehicle in front. When the vehicle behind the contact's vehicle could not stop on time and rear-ended the contact's vehicle, from the impact, the contact's vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front, where it came to a stop. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard, and afterwards, the insurance company towed the vehicle to one of their locations to inspect it and deemed it a total loss. The day after the accident, the contact went to the hospital, where the doctor diagnosed that the contact had sustained four bulging discs due to the accident. …
Traveling [redacted] on [redacted] from flagstaff to phoenix in the far left lane going 80 miles, when a deer ran through the interstate and collided with the vehicle. After impact with animal, pulled off to the emergency lane. No airbags were deployed. Car was undrivable
the accident occurred on [redacted] in the city of Visalia, Ca. I'm not sure what time it was happened and any other details because I'm not the person involved in the accident but I bought the car from a dealership located in Corona, Ca on [redacted]. They never mentioned that the car was involved in a collision or if it had an accident reports. Even brought a Vehicle History report with the contact details. Then the first day when I bought it the engine light turns on and on the dashboard said "transmission service" so I tried to return it to them but they said "isn't possible" so they took the car to supposedly fix it but after one day that they gave me the car back the engine light turns on again, so I had to investigate by myself and I found that the car was on a collision and it was registered as a rental vehicle in another state and after the accident it was put on sale by an …
I was involved in an auto accident on May 18, 2026. I was hit by a person driving a Honda Accord on the side of my vehicle. The impact made all of the passenger side airbags deploy, but only the driver's side steering wheel airbag and knee airbag deployed on the driver's side of my vehicle. Also, the seatbelt did not lock, so I was forced into the driver's door.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle rear-ended her, causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her; however, no air bags were deployed. There was an occupant in the front passenger seat during the crash. The contact sustained a fractured arm that required medical attention. The front passenger occupant did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,953.
The contact owned a 2022 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving, the vehicle was rear-ended from another vehicle causing the vehicle to go airborne, roll over, and came to stop. Both front tires were indented into 90 degrees. None of the air bags deployed. The contact's daughter was the single occupant of the vehicle. The driver sustained whiplash however medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned total loss. A Police report was filed, however the information was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.
2019 Jeep Compas Sport still under warrenty was involved in a head on collision with an estimated speed of 40 mph. The airbags did not inflate.I was not able to remove my child from vehicle to safety. Sprain of ligaments of cervical and thoracic spine ,Cervicalgia ,Precordial pain ,Thoracic pain. Two months have passed and i still have a problem picking up my 1 year old when Im actualy able to. The seatbealt injury sustaned has undeniably resulted in medical problems aswell as everyday hardship in my physical abilities. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms were noticably present.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side side-curtain air bag deployed unexpectedly. There was no injury reported. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Related recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Compass years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2014 (91), 2012 (28), 2018 (22), 2010 (19) and 2011 (17) model years. Airbag complaints make up 30% of all complaints for the 2014.
Is there a recall for Jeep Compass airbag problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 17V-732 (inflator module, Nov 21, 2017); 16V-668 (air bags, Sep 15, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Jeep Compass airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles; 55% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (2 mentions), followed by the frontal › sensor/control module (1).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.