2019 Jeep Compass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Compass years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 330 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass. That ranks 2nd out of 20 Compass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (161 complaints, 49%), typically at around 7,598 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 330owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Jeep Compass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 161 | 49% | 7,598 | “shut off” (21%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 143 | 43% | 19,000 | “coolant temperature” (15%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 84 | 25% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 37 | 11% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 11% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 5% | 1,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 3% | 100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 3% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% | 2,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 21,722 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Jeep Compass recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: 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: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: 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: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- False overheat leading to loss of motive power (PE22013) — opened Dec 2, 2022, closed Dec 10, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In July 2024 the engine blew a rod causing catastrophic engine failure causing our daughters Jeep while driving down [XXX] in San Antonio to lift off the ground from the force and leaving her no where to get to safety with no shoulder. Only being some months and 1505 miles out of warranty they…
After making a stop at a stop light the start/stop feature turned the vehicle off. When releasing the break instead of the car restarting, the vehicle stalled and applied the parking break.
The Jeep randomly said stop/safely vehicle will turn off soon and it quit and left me stranded at 11pm. I have taken it to several shops and no one seems to know how to fix the issue.
The central Uconnect infotainment display completely failed, went black, and is entirely inoperable. Because the screen is dead, the rear backup camera fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. This creates a severe safety hazard, drastically reduces rearward visibility…
When driving it will randomly stall out/shut off in the middle of an intersection or just while driving in general. While also giving a message about the coolant temperature
Other Jeep Compass years
← 2018 Compass · 2020 Compass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Compass | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 Compass | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 Compass | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Compass | 224 | 4 |
| 2021 Compass | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Compass | 143 | 1 |
| 2019 | 330 | 2 |
| 2018 Compass | 944 | 6 |
| 2017 Compass | 229 | 4 |
| 2016 Compass | 293 | 1 |
| 2015 Compass | 113 | 1 |
| 2014 Compass | 307 | 2 |
| 2013 Compass | 80 | 1 |
| 2012 Compass | 184 | 4 |
| 2011 Compass | 188 | 3 |
| 2010 Compass | 71 | 2 |
| 2009 Compass | 44 | 1 |
| 2008 Compass | 93 | 0 |
| 2007 Compass | 259 | 3 |
See all Jeep Compass 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 2019 Jeep Compass?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 161 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Jeep Compass?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Jeep Compass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Compass model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.