2011 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Reliability
283 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Jeep Compass, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 18/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 63,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2011 Jeep Compass has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2011 sits among all Compass years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH after refueling, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed; however, the failure recurred while driving after refueling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Compass
“While traveling 45 miles an hour vehicle stopped driving. Engine was running car was in drive but the car would not accelerate. Several warning lights were on. The transmission control module was not working.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Compass
“The etc light comes on and the vehicle won't go when stepping on the gas. The engine cuts off in the middle of driving. Some days it starts some days it doesn't. Replaced the relay switches twice and the etc. Neither seems to help. I drive a highway to work everyday and i pray that if it acts up, i…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Compass
“Front crossmember had a recall i was never contacted again now the car will not pass inspection”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Compass
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 182 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 77,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 43,000 and 115,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on…
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES.…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade,…
Technical service bulletins
114 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2011 Jeep Compass. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2011 Compass TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2011 Jeep Compass drew 283 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 18/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2011 Jeep Compass problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Jeep Compass are engine (40 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (38), and other (35).
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Compass problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Jeep Compass problems around 77,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 43,000 and 115,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Jeep Compass have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2011 Jeep Compass. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.