2019 Jeep Compass Problems, Recalls & Reliability
579 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Jeep Compass, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 19,500 miles.
Below average
Where 2019 sits among all Compass years
What owners report
“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.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Compass
“UNKNOWN Was driving while decelerating when engine stuttered and emergency brake light came on. The car then stalled and would not restart until 3rd try. This is the second time this incident has happened.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Compass
“I was driving and my vehicle stopped at a stopped light and shut down with no warning prior. My vehicle had to be towed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Compass
“Every time i turn on the car the parking brake is on and it also turns on while im driving and it causes the car to stall while in motion.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Compass
“When driving it will randomly stall out/shut off in the middle of an intersection or just while driving in general. While also giving a message about the coolant temperature”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Compass
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 154 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 21,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 3,000 and 43,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Chrysler (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…
Fix: 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…
Chrysler (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,…
Fix: 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.…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
370 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2019 Jeep Compass. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 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 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2019 Jeep Compass drew 579 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2019 Jeep Compass problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Jeep Compass are engine (165 complaints), electrical (152), and other (91).
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Compass problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Jeep Compass problems around 21,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 3,000 and 43,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Jeep Compass have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 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.