MYRModel Year Report

2019 Jeep Compass

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2019 Jeep Compass
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Compass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 71 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 183 complaints 2013: 80 complaints 2013 2014: 306 complaints 2015: 113 complaints 2016: 286 complaints 2016 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 927 complaints 2019: 322 complaints 2019 2020: 136 complaints 2021: 76 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 45 complaints 2024: 49 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2019: 322 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007259
200893
200944
201071
2011187
2012183
201380
2014306
2015113
2016286
2017228
2018927
2019322
2020136
202176
2022217
202345
202449
202520
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 49%

49% of complaints: engine — 158 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: electrical system — 136 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250625

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 33 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180829 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V523000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 322
R 20200427 — visibility

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V208000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20221202 — PE (closed 20231210)

False overheat leading to loss of motive power

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Jeep Compass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (158 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (136 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V523000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V208000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2014 ■ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Jeep Compass is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Compass have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.