2019 Jeep Compass problems and recalls

49% of owner complaints on the 2019 Jeep Compass related to the Engine (160 of 327).

327
Complaints
2
Recalls
13
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
5
Injuries
38.6
Severity index

Severity index 38.6 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 38.6p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 96 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 22% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 160 complaints (48.9%)160 49%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 142 complaints (43.4%)142 43%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 83 complaints (25.4%)83 25%Service BrakesService Brakes: 38 complaints (11.6%)38 12%Power TrainPower Train: 37 complaints (11.3%)37 11%SteeringSteering: 19 complaints (5.8%)19 6%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 15 complaints (4.6%)15 5%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 11 complaints (3.4%)11 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE16048.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14243.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8325.4%
SERVICE BRAKES3811.6%
POWER TRAIN3711.3%
STEERING195.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL154.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM113.4%

Complaints filed per year

035702019: 472020: 192021: 262022: 432023: 702024: 532025: 402026: 29 (partial year)192021222370242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201947
202019
202126
202243
202370
202453
202540
2026 (year to date)29
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.9x those in 2020 to 2022 (163 against 88).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
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.
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 rea

Other Jeep Compass model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.