2009 Jeep Compass problems and complaints

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Suspension (22), Structure (12), Unknown Or Other (9).

Key takeaways

  • 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension2234%
Structure1219%
Unknown Or Other914%
Electrical System813%
Power Train813%
Engine711%
Air Bags46%
Steering46%
Fuel/Propulsion System35%
Tires35%
Service Brakes23%
Hydraulic23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2009 Jeep Compass 4-DR. w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension - filed 2024-02-01

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact initially became aware that the rear passenger’s side tire was resting at an angle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the rear struts replaced; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear suspension was extremely corroded. The ...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2023-11-14

Jeep extended the warranty for the front and rear body subframes. I had my vehicle inspected at the onset of the warranty. I again had an inspection done at my local dealer on 4/15/2022. Since that date the vehicle has been driven approximately 7000 miles. A week ago as I was making a turn at traffic speed I heard a ...

Suspension,electrical System - filed 2023-06-03

front and rearsubframe extremely rusted, making it dangerous to drive. fuse box under front hood in front of driver side rusting out wiring. Not main fuse box but the one with relays.

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.