Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
NHTSA campaign 20V208000 · 2020 · reported 04/09/2020
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2019 Jeep Compass Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
322Complaints
2Recalls
12Crashes
2Fires
4Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (49.1% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 158 · 49.1% | Investigation closed | PE22013 |
| Electrical System | 136 · 42.2% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 37 · 11.5% | Recalled | Recall 18V523000 |
| Power Train | 33 · 10.2% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 17 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 · 4.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 322 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 2 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I BOUGHT MY 2019 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED FROM A DEALERSHIP ON 11/18/2020. SINCE THAT DAY IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES. THREE TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 11390101 — filed 01/26/2021 · ENGINE
“ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS NOW THE CAR RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS ONCE IT WAS ON THE HIGHWAY-…”NHTSA complaint 11389355 — filed 01/22/2021 · ENGINE
“SO MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN REALLY SLUGGISH. HALF THE TIME IT DOESN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE, AND WHEN IT DOES IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S HAVING TROUBLE…”NHTSA complaint 11388400 — filed 01/15/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Compass?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 158 of 322 NHTSA complaints (49.1%), followed by electrical system (136), unspecified/other issues (82), service brakes (37). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2019 Jeep Compass have?
322 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2019 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V208000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Jeep Compass's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
