Jeep Compass Structure Problems
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Jeep Compass across 16 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “sub frame” (8% of reports).
- 162structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sub frame: mentioned in 13 of 162 complaints (8%)
- Front subframe: mentioned in 12 of 162 complaints (7%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 12 of 162 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 162 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 7 an injury.
Jeep Compass structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Compass | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Compass | 1 | 1% | 65,870 |
| 2019 Compass | 5 | 2% | 2,750 |
| 2018 Compass | 10 | 1% | 16,638 |
| 2017 Compass | 2 | 1% | 190,000 |
| 2016 Compass | 8 | 3% | 25,000 |
| 2015 Compass | 3 | 3% | 4,950 |
| 2014 Compass | 14 | 5% | 15,000 |
| 2013 Compass | 4 | 5% | 30,501 |
| 2012 Compass | 12 | 7% | 44,000 |
| 2011 Compass | 23 | 12% | 98,250 |
| 2010 Compass | 13 | 18% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Compass | 7 | 16% | 90,700 |
| 2008 Compass | 30 | 32% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Compass | 28 | 11% | 106,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Jeep Compass. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2012 Jeep Compass has excessive rust and corrosion from the frame to the chassis. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it and after each snow storm undercarriage was washed. I was told this vehicle is now unsafe and I need to purchase a new car. I really do like my Jeep Compass, is there any remedy to this…
failing component: Transmission / Powertrain. The transmission is jerking aggressively when shifting into gear. yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. I currently have the vehicle in my possession. How was safety put at risk? The vehicle jerked violently into gear while accelerating from a…
Accident On [XXX] at [XXX], I headed out of the Timberlane Estates neighborhood to go to volunteer at the NWR in Crystal River and was behind 3 other cars going out of the same neighborhood. As I started to turn from [XXX] (25 mph) to [XXX] (decelerating to about 10), I had to fight the steering…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound increased while accelerating to 25 MPH. The contact decelerated to 15 MPH and drove to the…
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving over a railroad track at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and was difficult the steer. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the front subframe had failed due to severe…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Compasss have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about structure for the Jeep Compass. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Compass structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Jeep Compass?
The most frequent phrase is “sub frame”, in 13 of 162 complaints, followed by “front subframe” (12).
Other Jeep Compass problems
- Engine problems (1,248)
- Electrical System problems (1,078)
- Power Train problems (529)
- Air Bags problems (273)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (269)
- Suspension problems (236)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (216)
- Service Brakes problems (214)
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