Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine161
- Electrical system143
- Unknown or other84
- Power train37
- Service brakes37
- Steering19
- Vehicle speed control15
- Fuel/propulsion system11
- Air bags10
- Forward collision avoidance10
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 60 2019 Compass vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 33 people died inside them, and 14 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Jeep Compass failed the safety check 2.27% of the time — 58% more often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 40,407 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
63,132 new Jeep Compass cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Italy (35,464), Spain (7,273), Germany (5,840).
- Average mass
- 1,614 kg
- Average CO₂
- 177 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 100 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 65% · Petrol 35%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Jeep Compass cars on Dutch roads are the 1.4 petrol (103 kW, 138 hp) and 1.4 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 103 kW 138 hp | 813 |
| 1.4 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 163 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
987 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 19% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €37,290.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde206
- Band onvoldoende profiel157
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld114
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm70
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht61
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm49
- Band beschadigd30
- Stuurkogel te veel speling24
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,007 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 28 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 3,124 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 83% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| Visibility | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| Suspension | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Brakes | 1.4% | 2.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
276 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports, 97% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 20.6 % |
| 2019 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 20.2 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.0–9.3 L/100 km (about 25–26 mpg US), CO₂ 211–218 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.3 | 9.0 |
| Compass · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 7.6 | 9.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Jeep Compass.
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2020154 9 Apr 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not c… |
| 2018421 9 Aug 2018 | Brakes On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2019 Jeep Compass: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11008145 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11005320 | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 11004839 | "Management Procedure for Customer Issues in Connected Services Customers may experience the following: Various Connected Services issues. The purpose of this informative Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is to support the Network on the following topics: Discern the different kinds of connected service issues (onboard / offboard). Support the customer in his journey to open a request via Customer Care. Address on the correct actions to properly manage a customer complaining about the received assistance." |
| 11004151 | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Functions Do Not Work, Intermittent Vehicle Response When Using the RKE, Key Not Programmed, Adding Remote Start |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002805 | "Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1. This may be reported after the lamps have been turned on and brought up to operating temperature, turned off and then rapidly cooled by cold water (such as rain, or the water from a vehicle wash). Lens fogging can also occur under certain atmospheric conditions after a vehicle has been parked outside overnight (i.e. a warm humid day followed by clear cool night). This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions chang |
| 11002425 | MOTOR - WINDSHIELD WIPER |
| 11001037 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11000866 | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Button Functions Does Not Work, Intermittent Vehicle Response When Using the RKE, Key Not Programmed |
| 10251785 | SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed |
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10248009 | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P06E9 - Engine Starter Performance (NA Only). ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. ? P141B - Starter Control 1 Circuit Performance. ? P141C - Starter Control 2 Circuit Performance. ? P26E4-64 - Starter Control 2 Circ |
| 10247995 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10247953 | Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 10243172 | Low Charging Voltage Displayed On Cluster |
| 10243153 | Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting |
| 10242779 | Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software update |
| 10242717 | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
False overheat leading to loss of motive power
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation