This page covers 3 recalls, 316 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Jeep Compass.
25–26 mpg combined
9–9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2019 Jeep Compass center heavily on the engine and electrical system. On the engine side, owners frequently report a "stop safely, vehicle will shut off" warning appearing while driving, sometimes followed by the engine actually shutting down in traffic and refusing to restart. Coolant temperature warnings and erratic temperature gauge readings also come up across multiple reports. On the electrical side, owners describe recurring warning messages, system failures after battery replacement, and electrical components behaving unpredictably. The powertrain draws a smaller but notable share of complaints, with some owners reporting a humming or vibrating sensation that changes depending on drivetrain mode. The unexpected engine shutdown pattern is the most consistent theme, with owners describing it happening repeatedly even after service visits.
316
Total Complaints
12
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Jeep Compass has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the rear brake calipers, where a coating defect can cause gas pockets to form inside the pistons and reduce braking performance, raising the risk of a crash.
The other two recalls both affect windshield wiper operation and describe the same underlying problem: the wiper arms can loosen or slip on their attachment points, preventing the wipers from sweeping the windshield cleanly. In wet or wintry conditions where wipers are needed most, this can leave large portions of the windshield uncleared and significantly cut the driver's forward visibility.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper arm may loosen, causing the wipers to stop working properly and reducing visibility in wet weather.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the windshield wiper arms may be insufficiently tightened, causing the wipers to slip and fail to clear the windshield properly.
What the fix does
FCA Canada will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer, where technicians will tighten the wiper arm nuts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear brake caliper pistons lack sufficient coating, allowing gas pockets to form and reducing rear brake stopping power.
What the fix does
Dealers will bleed the brake system to remove gas pockets and restore brake performance at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
