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Model year 2019

2019 Jeep Compass

  • 327owner complaints
  • 2recalls
  • 13involved a crash
  • 22,000median miles at failure

Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

miles

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, 128 complaints.

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Brakes grind, pulse or wear early38 reports
Engine stalls or loses power while driving128 reports
Multiple warning lights come on at once21 reports
Check engine light or misfire26 reports
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails50 reports
Battery dies or the car will not start49 reports

middle half of reports, median tick. Darker bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2019 Jeep Compass327
        Median 2019 model here (93 vehicles)234
        Median 2019 SUV here (49)284

        327 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.

        Complaints filed by year

        4719
        1920
        2621
        4322
        7023
        5324
        4025
        2926

        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

        PE22-013opened Dec 2, 2022
        Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2019 to 2020

        False overheat leading to loss of motive power. Closed dec 10, 2023.

        NHTSA summary
        On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving. The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle. In most incidents, the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard messages spontaneously self-corrected or were corrected after the vehicle was stopped and restarted. One complainant alleged no immediate restart, and the vehicle was towed. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) was opened to assess the frequency and potential safety consequences of these engine shut down events. On January 19th, 2023, ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler US LLC (FCA) requesting pertinent information on the subject 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. FCA provided its full response on March 2nd, 2023. ODI has reviewed the information FCA provided as well as new reports submitted to NHTSA’s Vehicle Owner Questionnaire database. Based on a review of available information, ODI has identified 173 subject vehicles that likely experienced a shutdown event associa

        Recalls that include the 2019 Jeep Compass

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        20V-208Apr 9, 2020
        Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

        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
        Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
        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.
        18V-523Aug 9, 2018
        Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

        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
        Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
        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.

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