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2019 Jeep Compass: raw data

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vehicle2019 / jeep / compass
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints329 on file (2019-02-06 → 2026-09-14)
recalls2
investigations1
fars39 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Steering and suspension component wearSTEERING16 complaints2023-02 → 2025-04jeep-compass-2019-steering-suspension-wear
  • 11621454 The steering gear has failed and is making a popping noise every time you steer to the left or right. The steering gear has been recalled for certain models but not all, my car has the exact same issue but its not listed on the recall. This problem could lead to loss of steering…
  • 11580066 The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds and turning, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side and passenger's side…
Backup camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION12 complaints2023-11 → 2026-06jeep-compass-2019-backup-camera-failure
  • 11725504 The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the back-up camera failed to operate normally. The Uconnect system became disabled, which caused other navigational functions to fail to operate as needed. No warning light was…
  • 11553267 The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a blank or distorted image on the infotainment screen. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the…
Uconnect touchscreen glitching and phantom inputELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 complaints2023-03 → 2026-03jeep-compass-2019-touchscreen-glitch
  • 11696094 Touch Screen radio is selecting items on its own including altering vehicle settings and making phone calls.
  • 11530289 The uconnect touch screen is ghost touching and glitching out causing it to mess with my cars functions and distracting me while driving.
Shutdown after high coolant temperature warningENGINE43 complaints2022-12 → 2026-06jeep-compass-2019-coolant-warning-shutdown
  • 11529193 High Coolant temperature warning came up on dashboard and engine shut off while I was driving my vehicle through an intersection. Car had plenty of coolant and other fluids, car was not overheating. About 5 minutes later the car turned back on.
  • 11647232 The car flashed an error code "Coolant temp too high" and the engine shut down while I was entering the parking lot of my son’s school. The car froze up, but then turned itself back on. The coolant temperature was normal. I’ve been terrified to drive ever since.
Auto stop/start failure to restartELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 complaints2022-12 → 2026-07jeep-compass-2019-start-stop-failure
  • 11746549 The auto start/stop feature will fail at random when I come to a stop. My vehicle will shut off and the parking brake will turn on, leading to delays in traffic and unsafe traffic situations. I have had my battery replaced, so this has occured with new batteries and nothing…
  • 11627175 The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while idling at a red traffic light, the Auto START/STOP system engaged, causing the parking brake to erroneously engage. The contact released the brake pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact…
Air bag deployment and non-deploymentAIR BAGS7 complaints2024-07 → 2026-07jeep-compass-2019-airbag-deployment
  • 11753535 I was rear ended at a high rate of speed airbags didn’t deploy
  • 11657464 I pulled into a parking space, shifted the Jeep from drive to park and the drivers side curtain airbag deployed. The Jeep was parked and not moving.
Engine oil consumption and internal failurePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 complaints2023-04 → 2026-02jeep-compass-2019-engine-oil-consumption
  • 11534984 The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with oil consumption failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The…
  • 11574234 This 2019 Jeep Compass, has mixed the coolant and oil causing a blown head gasket, according to the dealership, it needs a new engine, and something that is too common on the Jeep Compass, as mine is shy over 8k it is not covered under warranty. No warning lights came on, no…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
3292019-02-062026-09-14132ENGINE:160; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:143; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:84; SERVICE BRAKES:38; POWER TRAIN:37

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
20V20800009/04/2020VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESChrysler (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.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.
18V52300009/08/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERChrysler (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.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE22013closedFalse overheat leading to loss of motive powerENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2022-12-022023-12-10·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 veh

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202439legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2019 Jeep Compass vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/jeep/compass
@misc{wrenchpro_2019_jeep_compass_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Jeep Compass},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/jeep/compass}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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