Worst 2019 Jeep Compass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Jeep Compass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 155 | 2 | 1 | 21,122 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 130 | 2 | — | 25,020 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 78 | 1 | 1 | 12,322 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 36 | 4 | — | 15,555 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 32 | — | — | 23,062 mi | |
| STEERING | 17 | 1 | — | 24,679 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 3 | — | 10,439 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | 1 | 2,250 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | 1 | — | 7,680 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | 30,601 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 72,160 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | — | — | 31,333 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 4 | — | — | 32,608 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,862 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 61,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | — | — | 54,400 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 1 | — | — | 63,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 33,167 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Compass. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2019 Jeep Compass
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~579,934 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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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