2011 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems

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

26Suspension complaints

13.9%Of all 187 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How suspension 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

“TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SHOP FOR A KNOCKING IN THE REAR. FOUND THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED/ROTTED OUT. ON NOV 18TH, THE 3RD WEEK…”NHTSA complaint 11152907 — filed 11/20/2018

“ENGINE CRADLE AND CROSSMEMBER CORROSION. ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH, WONT PASS INSPECTION. I DON'T DRIVE OFF ROAD. WONT PASS INSPECTION. DROVE TO THE MECHANIC AND WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 11088741 — filed 04/17/2018

“MY WIFE AND I JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY WHERE WE WERE TRAVELING 70 MPH (RT 75 SOUTH TENNESSEE). WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT THAT…”NHTSA complaint 11084664 — filed 04/11/2018

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Jeep Compass have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Jeep Compass: 26 of 187 complaints on file (13.9%). 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 suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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.