2009 Jeep Compass FWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass FWD years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD. That ranks 4th out of 4 Compass FWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 109,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jeep Compass FWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 20 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 77,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jeep Compass FWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the left (front driver side) lower control arm fell free from the steering knuckle which attaches it to the wheel, causing significant reduction in the ability to steer and eventually the lower control arm (moving lose under the car), became lodged between the wheel rim and the brake…
Sub frame rotted out - safety issue
It has rapidly rusted out (sub frame). I have owned it for a year and a half and it was not that way when i bought it. Is there a recall?
While driving from norcal to socal driving 80+mph for 2 or more hours the engine light came on and i started to loose power-pulled off the road let it cool down and it restarted and drove 65 the rest of the way with no other problems. 3 weeks later hearing loud engine noises when starting and…
Car lost power going about 50mph on 9/15/2014. I had car towed to a chrysler dealership, bobb auto group (11009 west 133rd avenue, cedar lake, in 46303). Mechanics replaced the clutch kit (part# 5062150ae), cylinder (5273431ab), and cover (part# 4884904ab). I picked up the car on 9/19/2014, paying…
Other Jeep Compass FWD years
← 2008 Compass FWD · 2010 Compass FWD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Compass FWD | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Compass FWD | 32 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass FWD | 20 | 0 |
See all Jeep Compass FWD problems by year, every Jeep model, or the Jeep VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass FWD model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.