Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the brakes covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 10,000 and 37,000 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“ABS light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in. While driving to work was using cruise control and put on my brakes and had no brakes, I ended up rear ending into another vehicle. Causing extensive damage to my car.”

Filed Jun 25, 2025

“every time i turn on the car the parking brake is on and it also turns on while im driving and it causes the car to stall while in motion.”

Filed Feb 28, 2025

“When starting my 2019 Jeep Compass an error message stated "coolant temperature high" and "service brake system." It then sputtered and shut down. I waited a minute and then restarted the vehicle. There was a lag for the car to start and then it went back to normal and no codes were present.”

Filed Jan 21, 2025

“Complete vehicle shut down while driving. You can be driving and it shuts off on its own which is so dangerous almost caused A severe accident. Took to dealer prior nothing is wrong with any parts on my vehicle this is some malfunctioning with the design. I have a 2019 jeep compass Trailhawk. This is the 6th time doing this to me. After a few days it restarts with no issues.”

Filed Jan 7, 2024

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 128 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 50 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 49 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 26 reports