2009 Jeep Compass recalls and problems

The 2009 Jeep Compass has 1 recall and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.

2008 Jeep Compass
Pictured: a 2008 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2008 Jeep Compass by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 20 Compass model years — 18th most.

1recalls
44complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
88,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Oct 9, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V528000 · 712 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, Dodge caliber, avenger, journey, Jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.

Original NHTSA wording

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.

Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler recall no. H33.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Suspension15
Structure7
Electrical System5
Engine5
Unknown or other5
Air Bags4
Power Train4
Steering3
Electronic Stability Control2
Fuel System2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 1 complaints20092010: 2 complaints2011: 3 complaints20112012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 3 complaints2015: 4 complaints20152016: 5 complaints2017: 7 complaints201772018: 4 complaints2019: 4 complaints20192020: 2 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222023: 2 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

2009 vs. other Jeep Compass years

2007: 259 complaints20072008: 93 complaints2009: 44 complaints20092010: 71 complaints2011: 188 complaints20112012: 184 complaints2013: 80 complaints20132014: 308 complaints2015: 113 complaints20152016: 294 complaints2017: 229 complaints20172018: 951 complaints9512019: 333 complaints20192020: 143 complaints2021: 82 complaints20212022: 226 complaints2023: 49 complaints20232024: 55 complaints2025: 30 complaints20252026: 5 complaints20265

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Compass have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Jeep Compass, the latest from Oct 9, 2008 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Compass?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (15), structure (7), electrical system (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.