2019 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 333 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Engine (162), Electrical System (145), Unknown Or Other (84).
Key takeaways
- 333 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 162 | 49% |
| Electrical System | 145 | 44% |
| Unknown Or Other | 84 | 25% |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 12% |
| Power Train | 37 | 11% |
| Steering | 19 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 Jeep Compass
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-05
Start/stop unavailable, pull over safely. Replaced both batteries, still got messages, now being told alternator or pcm needs to be replaced. This has been a constant problem. Ive replaced batteries twice now in less than 3 years
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-30
While traveling down a 2 lane road, light traffic, at 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly applied the brakes until it reached 0 mph, with an associated emergency parking brake applied message on the dashboard. The vehicle was unable to continue driving until it was turned off and turned back on. Subsequent inspection revealed...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-24
I am reporting ongoing safety concerns involving my 2019 Jeep Compass Trailhawk, including unexpected engine shutdowns, repeated battery failures, electrical malfunctions, and recurring check engine warnings despite regular maintenance and multiple repairs. In 2023, the vehicle’s automatic start-stop system malfunctio...
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More for the 2019 Jeep Compass
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.