Complaints
60
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:93,136 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:133,175 mi
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:123,107 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 93,136 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 133,175 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 123,107 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 113,118 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 65,375 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 116,900 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 27,759 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 61,026 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 85,786 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 31,278 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi |
SUSPENSION
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,136
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,175
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,107
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,118
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,375
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,900
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,759
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,786
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,278
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
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