Jeep Compass 2007–2016 problems by year and mileage
1st generation (MK) · MK49 (Chrysler PM/MK, Mitsubishi GS-derived)
NHTSA data through 24 September 20261,916 complaints, 1,383 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 200780kmedian
- 200886kmedian
- 200982kmedian
- 201077kmedian
- 201170kmedian
- 201259kmedian
- 201352kmedian
- 201458kmedian
- 201562k†median
- 201655k†median
The 2007 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 80,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 435
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2007
- Suspension163 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system84 reports · median 97,000 mi
- Steering64 reports · median 51,000 mi
4 recall campaigns name the 2007: Vehicle speed control — accelerator pedal; Wheels — hub; Service brakes, hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2008 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 86,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 172
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 2008
- Suspension63 reports · median 66,000 mi
- Body structure42 reports · median 90,000 mi
- Steering26 reports
The 2009 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 82,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 64
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2009
- Suspension22 reports
- Body structure12 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise9 reports
1 recall campaign names the 2009: Power train — automatic transmission. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2010 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 77,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 81
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2010
- Airbag system19 reports
- Body structure13 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system12 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 2010: Seat belts — pretensioner; Electrical system — software. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2011 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 187
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2011
- Transmission and driveline37 reports · median 70,000 mi
- Engine30 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise27 reports
3 recall campaigns name the 2011: Seat belts — pretensioner; Electrical system — software; Steering — column. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2012 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 59,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 184
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2012
- Engine36 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system34 reports
- Airbag system28 reports
4 recall campaigns name the 2012: Seat belts — pretensioner; Electrical system — software; Fuel system, gasoline. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2013 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 52,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 80
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2013
- Transmission and driveline27 reports
- Airbag system16 reports
- Electrical system13 reports
1 recall campaign names the 2013: Seat belts — pretensioner. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2014 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 58,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 307
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2014
- Airbag system91 reports · median 43,000 mi
- Engine91 reports · median 68,000 mi
- Seat belts53 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 2014: Seat belts — pretensioner; Engine. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2015 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 62,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 113
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2015 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2015
- Engine30 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise29 reports
- Electrical system22 reports
1 recall campaign names the 2015: Steering — hydraulic power assist. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2016 Jeep Compass
Close- Median failure report
- 55,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 293
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2016 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2016
- Engine135 reports · median 55,000 mi
- Electrical system62 reports · median 57,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise47 reports
1 recall campaign names the 2016: Engine and engine cooling — engine. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. † marks a year whose median likely understates the mileage: much of its reporting came after 2020, when most complaints stopped recording an odometer reading. The 2008 reports latest and the 2013 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2008 has had 5 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2016 Jeep Compass reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 68,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 134,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 1,383
- Recalls
- 13
Most reported
- Engine21.3% of complaints · median 68,000 mi
- Suspension16.1% of complaints · median 65,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline13.1% of complaints · median 69,000 mi
Owners filed 1,916 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2016 Jeep Compass; the engine leads with 21.3% of them, and half of the 1,383 that record an odometer reading came by 68,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 39,000 and 100,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2016 Jeep Compass last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2007–2016 Jeep Compass, half of the 1,383 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 68,000 miles and 90% by 134,000 miles.
86 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 10 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Compass reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Jeep Compass 2007–2016 · 1,383 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 105 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 10 complaints (0.7%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 11,365
- 25%
- 39,106
- Median
- 67,785
- 75%
- 100,441
- 90%
- 133,800
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 105 | 7.6% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 21 | 1.5% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 36 | 2.6% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 30 | 2.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 23 | 1.7% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 29 | 2.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 47 | 3.4% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 58 | 4.2% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 66 | 4.8% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 56 | 4.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 76 | 5.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 52 | 3.8% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 49 | 3.5% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 68 | 4.9% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 62 | 4.5% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 54 | 3.9% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 51 | 3.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 47 | 3.4% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 41 | 3.0% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 48 | 3.5% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 51 | 3.7% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 38 | 2.7% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 30 | 2.2% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 28 | 2.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 23 | 1.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 21 | 1.5% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 20 | 1.4% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 22 | 1.6% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 26 | 1.9% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 12 | 0.9% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 10 | 0.7% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Compass problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Jeep Compass 2007–2016
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Airbag system222 reports49,00028,000–87,000Airbag system: 222 reports, median 49,000 miles, middle half 28,000 to 87,000 miles.
- Electrical system242 reports65,00042,000–97,000Electrical system: 242 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 97,000 miles.
- Suspension308 reports65,00042,000–111,000Suspension: 308 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 111,000 miles.
- Engine408 reports68,00041,000–96,000Engine: 408 reports, median 68,000 miles, middle half 41,000 to 96,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline251 reports69,00039,000–104,000Transmission and driveline: 251 reports, median 69,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 104,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise235 reports70,00046,000–104,000Problems owners could not categorise: 235 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 46,000 to 104,000 miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system215 reports82,00061,000–110,000Fuel and propulsion system: 215 reports, median 82,000 miles, middle half 61,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 408 | 21.3% | 68,000 | 41,000–96,000 |
| Suspension | 308 | 16.1% | 65,000 | 42,000–111,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 251 | 13.1% | 69,000 | 39,000–104,000 |
| Electrical system | 242 | 12.6% | 65,000 | 42,000–97,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 235 | 12.3% | 70,000 | 46,000–104,000 |
| Airbag system | 222 | 11.6% | 49,000 | 28,000–87,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 215 | 11.2% | 82,000 | 61,000–110,000 |
| Body structure | 183 | 9.6% | 88,000 | 48,000–109,000 |
| Steering | 156 | 8.1% | 54,000 | 32,000–91,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 139 | 7.3% | 69,000 | 47,000–100,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 68,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 21.3% of complaints (408 reports, 301 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 68,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 41,000 and 96,000 miles.
The suspension accounts for 16.1% of complaints (308 reports, 246 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 65,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 111,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 13.1% of complaints (251 reports, 190 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 69,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 104,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 12.6% of complaints (242 reports, 168 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 65,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 97,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 12.3% of complaints (235 reports, 141 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 46,000 and 104,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 11.6% of complaints (222 reports, 88 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 49,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 28,000 and 87,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2007–2016 Compass
Transmission 2007–2016
Jatco JF011E (CVT2) overheating, slipping, shuddering and premature failure. Fluid breaks down under heat stress, the pulleys wear and the belt slips; the transmission drops into limp mode and fails, commonly between roughly 60,000 and 95,000 miles when fluid service is neglected. A US class action specifically targeted the 2010-2013 cars.
Engine 2007–2016
2.0L/2.4L World engine excessive oil consumption and top-end ticking are recurring complaints across the generation.
Electrical 2011–2016
TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) faults consistent with the wider Chrysler TIPM population of the era — no-start, stall, and unrelated multi-system electrical symptoms.
Before you buy a 2007–2016 Compass: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,383 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission on 2007–2016 cars. Jatco JF011E (CVT2) overheating, slipping, shuddering and premature failure. Fluid breaks down under heat stress, the pulleys wear and the belt slips; the transmission drops into limp mode and fails, commonly between…
- Check engine on 2007–2016 cars. 2.0L/2.4L World engine excessive oil consumption and top-end ticking are recurring complaints across the generation.
- Check electrical on 2011–2016 cars. TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) faults consistent with the wider Chrysler TIPM population of the era — no-start, stall, and unrelated multi-system electrical symptoms.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 39,000 and 100,000 miles, with a median of 68,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the engine and the suspension are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The suspension in particular shows a median failure mileage of 65,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Compass problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi43% below | At 90k mi67% below | At 120k mi85% below | At 150k mi94% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41,000–96,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Suspension | 42,000–111,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 39,000–104,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 42,000–97,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 46,000–104,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 28,000–87,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 61,000–110,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Jeep Compass 2007–2016 · 1,383 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 43% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 67% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 85% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.7% of reports (10) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2007–2016 Jeep Compass recalls (13)
NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the steering (2), the fuel system (2), the engine and its cooling system (1). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Dec 2016 · 2016 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
What can happen. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
Sep 2016 · 2010–2014 · Seat BeltsIf the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit…
What can happen. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on…
Dec 2015 · 2015 · SteeringIf the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in…
What can happen. If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may…
Nov 2013 · 2014 · EngineIf the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a…
What can happen. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's…
Jun 2013 · 2010–2012 · Electrical SystemIn the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment…
What can happen. In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Apr 2013 · 2012 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the…
What can happen. If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19…
Apr 2012 · 2012 · Fuel System, GasolineIn the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured from december 17, 2011, through january 2, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve.
What can happen. In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep Compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles.…
What can happen. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Jun 2010 · 2007 · Vehicle Speed ControlShould the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 Dodge caliber and Jeep Compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006. The pivot bushings in vehicles with oversized accelerator pedal bearing pockets may become dislodged and…
What can happen. Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace all affected accelerator pedal assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler…
Oct 2008 · 2009 · Power TrainThis can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, Dodge caliber, avenger, journey, Jeep patriot, and Compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
What can happen. This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
May 2007 · 2007 · WheelsThis could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without…
The defect. Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems." The length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the…
What can happen. This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2006 · 2007 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The defect. On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
What can happen. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 2006 · 2007 · EquipmentWithout the rollover warning information in the owner's manual, drivers may not be aware of the significantly…
The defect. On certain sport utility vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain the required higher rollover risk warning information.
What can happen. Without the rollover warning information in the owner's manual, drivers may not be aware of the significantly higher rollover rate on this type vehicle, which could result in a crash.
The free fix. Daimlerchrysler will mail an addendum to the owner's manual to all affected vehicle owners. The recall began on november 14, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,916 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 74 (3.9%)
- Fires
- 38
- Injury reports
- 63
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Compass problems by model year
The 2007 drew the most complaints of this generation, 435, most of them about the suspension, and the 2009 the fewest, 64. A typical year drew about 178.
That makes the 2007 stand out at roughly 2.4 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 435 | 366 | 80,000 | Suspension (163) | 4 |
| 2008 | 172 | 146 | 86,000 | Suspension (63) | 0 |
| 2009 | 64 | 52 | 82,000 | Suspension (22) | 1 |
| 2010 | 81 | 59 | 77,000 | Airbag system (19) | 2 |
| 2011 | 187 | 131 | 70,000 | Transmission and driveline (37) | 3 |
| 2012 | 184 | 129 | 59,000 | Engine (36) | 4 |
| 2013 | 80 | 56 | 52,000 | Transmission and driveline (27) | 1 |
| 2014 | 307 | 190 | 58,000 | Airbag system (91) | 2 |
| 2015 | 113 | 73 | 62,000† | Engine (30) | 1 |
| 2016 | 293 | 181 | 55,000† | Engine (135) | 1 |
What Compass owners reported
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V907000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The…
2016 · 79,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. Several Unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to a towing issue. In addition, the contact…
2014 · 128,000 miles · Fuel system
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the driver’s side headrest had deployed from the bottom of the headrest and was partially separated. The contact stated that while driving, the headrest was sticking out and poked her in the back of the neck. The vehicle was not…
2014 · 103,000 miles · Seats
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Compass. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred in the…
2012 · 109,000 miles · Fuel system
Built from 1,383 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other Compass generations
- Compass 2017–2025 844 reports with mileage, most about the engine