2019 Jeep Compass: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 329 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (32% of complaints); the 2017 and 2020 and 2021 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 4 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Apr 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 329 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“After making a stop at a stop light the start/stop feature turned the vehicle off. When releasing the break instead of the car restarting, the vehicle stalled and applied the parking break.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2026
“The Jeep randomly said stop/safely vehicle will turn off soon and it quit and left me stranded at 11pm. I have taken it to several shops and no one seems to know how to fix the issue.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2026
“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 · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2026
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“I have to continually add motor oil to my engine. Every 1,000-1,500 miles I need a quart of oil added. There should be a recall to address this issue.”Owner report · Engine · May 2026
“Hearing a humming noise but when locked in 4wd lock it goes away. This is the clutch plates in the rear differential chattering and binding up. Over time this will wear bearings and gear out which in turn will lock up the rear differential causing a accident by loss of control. Jeep covered this problem up by a software update to the computer. All this does is change the behavior of the system as a whole not fix the problem. They need to recall it and change the rear differential and fix the clutch plate dragging that is causing all these issues”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2026
“i rearended someone around 30 miles an hour going around a turn and my airbags did not deploy and my seat was so uncomfortable my hips are a little fucked up”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2026
“The auto start/stop feature will fail at random when I come to a stop. My vehicle will shut off and the parking brake will turn on, leading to delays in traffic and unsafe traffic situations. I have had my battery replaced, so this has occured with new batteries and nothing wrong with my car.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2026
“After replacing both batteries in my jeep compass 2019. The "Stop safely vehicle will shut down" message kept coming on. In traffic the car shut off completely and wouldn't start. This is a reoccurring issue and jeep doesn't care. It needs to be fixed. To shut off completely during driving is a safety hazard!!!”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2026
“Going into a turn oil light flashed briefly and car completely shut down mid turn this happend 2 times in a month I have previously logged a complaint where the start stop did a similar shutdown in middle of driving this is extremely dangerous the issue is all over the forums on jeep someone will die as a result of this and nothing is being done its a real life saftey issue!!!”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2026
“I was driving to work at about 4:30am and was stopped at a stoplight. When the light turned green I tried to accelarate and the engine stalled. The engine temperature warning light came on. I waited a few minutes and the vehicle started right up.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
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 conditions.
Remedy: 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 number for this recall is W25.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Compass years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact Compass by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
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Is the 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?
NHTSA has 329 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2019 Jeep Compass. The most complained-about area is engine (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Compass problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 22,000 miles or less.
Does the 2019 Jeep Compass have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.