2011 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

30Engine complaints

16%Of all 187 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN35 · 18.7%

ENGINE30 · 16%

Unspecified / other27 · 14.4%

SUSPENSION26 · 13.9%

STEERING19 · 10.2%

Share of the 187 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Jeep Compass overview page.

What owners report

“FILLED TANK AND CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AWAY THREE TIMES (AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE) CALLED FOR A TOW AND TAKEN TO MECHANIC WHERE THEY…”NHTSA complaint 11170707 — filed 01/18/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL…”NHTSA complaint 11110170 — filed 07/09/2018

“FILLED THE 2011 JEEP COMPASS WITH GAS AND PULLED OUT OF GAS STATION. TWO SECONDS LATER MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 11098051 — filed 05/26/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Jeep Compass have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Jeep Compass: 30 of 187 complaints on file (16%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Jeep Compass have in total?

187 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.