Worst 2011 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 35 | — | — | 318,975 mi | |
| ENGINE | 30 | — | 1 | 342,517 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | 1 | — | 94,658 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 26 | 1 | — | 106,276 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | 1 | 71,208 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 1 | — | 62,687 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 18 | 1 | 1 | 93,717 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 3 | — | 53,603 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | — | — | 686,953 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 68,389 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | — | — | 91,375 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1 | — | 49,611 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 1 | 15,789 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 73,106 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 109,333 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 108,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 64,304 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 78 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 4,726 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 1,310 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 69,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | 74,519 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 129,000 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Jeep Compass
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,081,159 vehicles.
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. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Other Jeep Compass Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Compass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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