Complaints
60
per 10K Sold
51.1
US Sales
11,739
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 Failures
Avg mileage:93,136 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:133,175 mi
#35 complaints
Electrical Faults
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 Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 93,136 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 133,175 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 123,107 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 113,118 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,136
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,175
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,107
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,118
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
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
—
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2009 Jeep Compass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Jeep Compass reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Jeep Compass has 60 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Jeep Compass?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (13 complaints, avg 93,136 mi); Body Structure (6 complaints, avg 133,175 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 123,107 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Jeep Compass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 110,033 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Jeep Compass?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Jeep Compass include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Jeep Compass as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Jeep Compass?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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