Second generation (MP)
2019 Jeep Compass
The most reported problem on the 2019 Jeep Compass is stalling, with 129 complaints, usually around 22,000 miles.
- 329owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 13involved a crash
- 22,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 14, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Compass doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2019 Jeep Compass has 329 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 281 for 2019 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 Compass model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2018 draws 105, the 2019 41 and the 2020 20.
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: stalling, named in 129 of the 329 complaints (39%). A quarter of the 46 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 3,000 miles, and half by about 22,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 15 of the 329 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 13 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 5 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 5 of 13, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as stalling, overheating and infotainment. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2023 at 70 and have dropped every year since, to 40 in 2025. So far in 2026, 31 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 129 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
329 complaints is 1.4 times the median 2019 model on this site and 1.2 times the median 2019 SUV. Among the 8 Compass model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Jeep Compass
Jeep filed 371 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Jeep Compass. 46 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 63 complaints
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 25 bulletins · 50 complaints
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
23 more on this problem
Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
Radio Over The Air JR34.3 Updating to JR34.32.Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Not be able to use Mobile Wi-Fi upon start up. Hotspot gives a no Internet connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance.
Connected Services Will Not Work After Radio Replacement
Radio Reboot Continually
Apple CarPlay Malfunctioning, Does Not Launch Or Is Cutting In An Out On Wired And Wireless Connection, Radio Stuck When IPhone Is Connected
Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
ULQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 34.2. If the software update is performed on a radio with software below 19.9, the radio could be damaged and will need to be replaced.
UGQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting the software level to see if the radio needs one or two USB flash drive(s) to update the radio software level to 39.2.It is critical that every step of the bulletin is reviewed and performed properly.
Plus 13 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 5 bulletins · 49 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
3 more on this problem
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
Engine Stop/Start (ESS) Inoperative This bulletin involves inspecting the Intelligent Battery (IBS) part number and/or replacing the starter motor and wire to the starter for a engine stop/start issue.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: Reduced battery life.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 38 complaints
ROTOR, Brake, Front and PAD KIT, Front Disc Brake For a vibration, pulsation, or chatter while braking concern diagnosed as a front brake issue (rotors found to be warped or out of round, excessive thickness variation or runout), please replace both front ...
Check engine light or misfire 7 bulletins · 26 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
5 more on this problem
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Engine Surge Feel and/or Diagnostic Trouble Code P0299 ? Turbo Underboost Condition After Updating The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software. (ETL, ETM, ETN Engines)
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module (ESM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Customer complaint may include MIL/Check Engine lamp on. Upon further inspection, fault code P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance may be found in the powertrain control module (PCM) as pending, active, or stored.
Multiple warning lights come on at once 1 bulletin · 21 complaints
Cluster Message Service Transmission, Multiple Cluster Warning Lamps On At Times, CAN C BUS Communication Codes In Multiple Modules
Car won't start 4 bulletins · 17 complaints
No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
2 more on this problem
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Messages to Service Shifter or Service Start Stop System
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 10 complaints
Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio with the latest available software 23.02.30.10. The customer may describe one or more of the following:Bluetooth® won?t reconnect after Apple Carplay® is disconnected.
Complaints filed by year
70 complaints came in 2023. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
False overheat leading to loss of motive power. Closed dec 10, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Jeep Compass
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
All 2 recalls on the 2019 Jeep Compass, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Jeep Compass?
Stalling, with 129 of the 329 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 22,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Compass problems start?
Of the 108 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 4,000 miles and half by about 22,000.
Is the 2019 Jeep Compass better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than the 2018 and more complaints than the 2020: 41 a year against 105 and 20.
How many 2019 Jeep Compass complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Jeep Compass?
No recall on file for the 2019 Jeep Compass is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.