Worst 2011 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | — | — | 318,975 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 30 | — | 1 | 342,517 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 26 | 1 | — | 106,276 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 1 | 71,208 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 1 | — | 62,687 mi | |
| Body Structure | 18 | 1 | 1 | 93,717 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 3 | — | 53,603 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 68,389 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 91,375 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 49,611 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 15,789 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 73,106 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Jeep Compass
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,701,117 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 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.
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2011 Jeep Compass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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