2009 Jeep Compass FWD
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 5 total reports mention: suspension.
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It has rapidly rusted out (Sub frame). I have owned it for a year and a half and it was not that way when I bought it. Is there a recall?
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-30
Also filed under Structure
Structure
2 of 5 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Sub frame rotted out - safety issue
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-05
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
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Car lost power going about 50MPH on 9/15/2014. I had car towed to a Chrysler dealership, bobb auto group (11009 west 133RD avenue, cedar lake, in 46303).
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-11
Engine
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.
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While driving from norcal to socal driving 80+MPH for 2 or more hours the engine light came on and I started to loose power-pulled off the road let it cool down and it restarted and drove 65 the rest of the way with no other problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-28
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…
Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Jeep Compass FWD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.