2019 Jeep Compass problems
Owners have filed 579 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Compass with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 27.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 24.7%.
Complaints579
Crashes24
Fires4
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 27.6% · 160
Electrical system 24.7% · 143
Unknown or other 14.2% · 82
Service brakes 6.4% · 37
Power train 6.4% · 37
Steering 3.3% · 19
Vehicle speed control 2.6% · 15
Fuel/propulsion system 1.9% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Jeep Compass in this data, 2019 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 206 in the last three years against 247 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 10,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. Once it was restarted, the vehicle functioned normally. The vehicle was currently at joey accardi chrysler, dodge, Jeep, ram (909 federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33062, (954) 943-6700) waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200. Engine · reported at 1,200 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to route 46 chrysler Jeep dodge (1655 us-46, little falls, nj 07424) where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,038. Engine · reported at 1,038 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently turned off while the vehicle was idling. The contact shifted the gear shifter into park and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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