2019 Jeep Compass recalls and problems

The 2019 Jeep Compass has 2 recalls and 333 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2019 Jeep Compass
Photo: 2019 Jeep Compass by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 20 Compass model years — 2nd most.

2recalls
333complaints
13crashes
2fires
5injuries
12,000median 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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2 recalls

Visibility

Apr 9, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V208000 · 425,599 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Service Brakes

Aug 9, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · 154,335 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine166
Electrical System145
Unknown or other84
Service Brakes39
Power Train37
Steering19
Vehicle Speed Control15
Fuel System11
Air Bags10
Exterior Lighting10

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

Complaints by year filed

2019: 47 complaints20192020: 19 complaints20202021: 26 complaints20212022: 43 complaints20222023: 70 complaints2023702024: 53 complaints20242025: 40 complaints20252026: 35 complaints202635

NHTSA investigations

False overheat leading to loss of motive power

PE22013 · opened Dec 2, 2022 · closed Dec 10, 2023
Summary

On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving.  The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle.  In most incidents, the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard messages spontaneously self-corrected or were corrected after the vehicle was stopped and restarted. One complainant alleged no immediate restart, and the vehicle was towed.  A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) was opened to assess the frequency and potential safety consequences of these engine shut down events. On January 19th, 2023, ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler US LLC (FCA) requesting pertinent information on the subject 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles.  FCA provided its full response on March 2nd, 2023.  ODI has reviewed the information FCA provided as well as new reports submitted to NHTSA’s Vehicle Owner Questionnaire database.  Based on a review of available information, ODI has identified 173 subject vehicles that likely experienced a shutdown event associa…

2019 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 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Jeep Compass have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Jeep Compass, the latest from Apr 9, 2020 (visibility). 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 2019 Jeep Compass?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (166), electrical system (145), unknown or other (84). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.