2019 Jeep Compass Engine Problems

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

158Engine complaints

49.1%Of all 322 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE158 · 49.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM136 · 42.2%

Unspecified / other82 · 25.5%

SERVICE BRAKES37 · 11.5%

POWER TRAIN33 · 10.2%

Share of the 322 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Jeep Compass overview page.

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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Jeep Compass have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Jeep Compass: 158 of 322 complaints on file (49.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Jeep Compass have in total?

322 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 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.