2019 Jeep Compass: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 546 complaints
546
Total Complaints
10,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
21
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

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

2,000 25th Percentile
10,000 Median Mileage
39,975 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
154
Electrical System
128
Unknown Or Other
77
Service Brakes
35
Power Train
32
Steering
17
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Fuel/Propulsion System
11
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
8
Exterior Lighting
8

Severity Assessment

21
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN 35 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. LESTER GLENN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1199 ROUTE 37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755, (732) 240-8832) WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT HAD BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FA..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN 35 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. LESTER GLENN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1199 ROUTE 37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755, (732) 240-8832) WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT HAD BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FA..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN 35 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. LESTER GLENN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1199 ROUTE 37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755, (732) 240-8832) WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT HAD BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FA..."

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.

Engine 154 complaints
25th: 1,078 mi Median: 7,597 mi 75th: 39,712 mi
Electrical System 128 complaints
25th: 2,129 mi Median: 7,597 mi 75th: 39,987 mi
Unknown Or Other 77 complaints
25th: 1,350 mi Median: 4,300 mi 75th: 20,831 mi
Service Brakes 35 complaints
25th: 3,325 mi Median: 10,000 mi 75th: 24,500 mi
Power Train 32 complaints
25th: 2,000 mi Median: 14,246 mi 75th: 39,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 62 NY: 48 NJ: 43 TX: 41 CA: 35 PA: 27 IL: 21 MA: 21 MI: 20 GA: 18

Who Files Complaints?

0.5%
Original Owners
99.5%
Second+ Owners

Jeep Compass — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200738918
20081355
2009603
20101088
20112838
20122614
201312112
201451428
20151727
201643816
201738215
2018159546
20202405
20211279
202236915
2023746
2024809
2025306

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Linkages
Campaign 20V208000 | 09/04/2020
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Caliper
Campaign 18V523000 | 09/08/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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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