Reliable Auto DB

2019 Jeep Compass reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass over 8 years — 31 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Compass years here — over the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Linkages and Caliper.

2012 Jeep Compass
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Complaints

329

Per year

31

Recalls

2

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (160 of 329), then Electrical system (143) and Powertrain (37). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Compass has 942 complaints, 140 per year, and the 2020 has 140 complaints, 15 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Jeep Compass. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall visibility, windshield wiper, linkages 2020-04-09 · NHTSA campaign 20V208000
Summary 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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V523000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (329 total)

Engine
160
Electrical system
143
Powertrain
37
Service brakes
37
Steering
19
Speed control
15
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Air bags
10
Forward collision avoidance
10
Exterior lighting
9
Electronic stability control (ESC)
8
Back-over prevention
5
Engine and engine cooling
5
Structure
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Parking brake
4
Suspension
4
Seat belts
3
Lane departure
2
Wheels
2
Equipment
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

13

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

472019192020262021432022702023532024402025312026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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."
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-14
  • "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."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-10
  • "The central Uconnect infotainment display completely failed, went black, and is entirely inoperable. Because the screen is dead, the rear backup camera fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse.…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-08-31
  • "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"
    Powertrain, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-08-17
  • "I was rear ended at a high rate of speed airbags didn’t deploy"
    Air bags · filed 2026-07-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Jeep Compass SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2019 Jeep Compass SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600
Compass four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed All-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600
Compass front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 23 32 26 MPG $2500
Compass front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

MP generation, 2017–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.4L Tigershark) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/60R17 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 20V208000. 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. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?

Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass over 8 years — 31 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Compass years here — over the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Linkages and Caliper.

What are common problems with a 2019 Jeep Compass?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (160 of 329), then Electrical system (143) and Powertrain (37). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Jeep Compass more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Compass has 942 complaints, 140 per year, and the 2020 has 140 complaints, 15 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Jeep Compass been recalled?

The 2019 Jeep Compass has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Jeep Compass?

Owners have filed 329 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Compass with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Jeep Compass get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Jeep Compass is 25.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Compass take?

5W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-668 cover on the Jeep Compass?

NHTSA campaign 16V668000.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Compass?

MK49 (US) (2012-2016).