2009 Jeep Compass: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 60 complaints
60
Total Complaints
90,700mi
Median Mileage
Suspension
Top Issue
3
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

40,000 25th Percentile
90,700 Median Mileage
109,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Suspension
13
Body
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Electrical System
5
Engine
5
Air Bags
4
Steering
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Power Train
2

Severity Assessment

3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMPASS. FROM INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, THE CONTACT COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF THE WIND BLOWING OUTSIDE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE ISSUE BECAME IRRITATING. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER WILL NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT..."
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED DURING THE WINTER AND WARM WEATHER TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REME..."
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED DURING THE WINTER AND WARM WEATHER TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REME..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Suspension 13 complaints
25th: 51,389 mi Median: 84,000 mi 75th: 128,500 mi
Body 6 complaints
25th: 90,025 mi Median: 95,850 mi 75th: 139,000 mi
Unknown Or Other 5 complaints
25th: 51,375 mi Median: 81,000 mi 75th: 95,000 mi
Electrical System 5 complaints
25th: 93,117 mi Median: 114,978 mi 75th: 144,967 mi
Engine 5 complaints
25th: 74,367 mi Median: 95,000 mi 75th: 133,750 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MN: 7 NY: 7 PA: 7 OH: 6 KY: 5 TX: 5 NJ: 4 FL: 3 PR: 3 CA: 2

Jeep Compass — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200738918
20081355
20101088
20112838
20122614
201312112
201451428
20151727
201643816
201738215
2018159546
201954621
20202405
20211279
202236915
2023746
2024809
2025306

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Campaign 08V528000 | 09/10/2008
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Extend Your Suspension Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Avoid potholes and speed bumps at high speed
  • Replace shocks/struts every 50,000-75,000 miles even if they seem fine
  • Get alignment checked if the car pulls or tires wear unevenly
  • Don't overload the vehicle beyond its rated capacity
  • Address clunking or bouncing immediately — worn suspension damages other components

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28