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2019 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 319 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in electrical system. Owners whose Compass has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Compass:

Electrical system112 complaints
Engine56 complaints
Unknown or other41 complaints
Power train36 complaints
Steering19 complaints
Service brakes12 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"Took it for regular maintenance and was told both batteries needed to be replaced. replaced them a month later car wouldn’t start, got it to start and completely shut off while going 60 mph."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2023
"Stopped at stoplight. engine start/stop was selected on and stopped engine per usual. released brake and engine didn’t restart leaving vehicle un-powered in traffic. shifted to park. let vehicle recycle on/off power a few times. engine was able to be restarted several minutes…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2024
"The screen that shows the radio, backup camera, car play etc is 2/3 blank. it has been going out for over a month but now is just out all together. i did grow up in the era where you didn't have backup cameras however the way these new cars are made and all the blind spots,…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2024

NHTSA recall campaigns (2)

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
09/04/2020 · 20V208000
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 i…
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
09/08/2018 · 18V523000
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 ga…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Compass been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Compass has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Compass?

Based on 319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Jeep Compass are electrical system, engine, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Jeep Compass a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Compass has had electrical system or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Jeep Compass.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.