2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) water leaks through the interior lights (near sunroof panel). Waterspots also on roof. I am worried that I'll get an electrocution at some point if I use my interior lights after it has rained/snowed. All options are factory. 2) clutch/transmission/engine need to be replaced at 49,000. This is a manual, and should not need to be replaced this soon. When you remove the oil cap, there is compression in the tank. This is extremely dangerous and needs to be replaced asap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643708, filed 2014-10, 48,500 miles“The car will not start. Get in the car, turn the key, no sound from the engine compartment. No clicking, nothing. The radio works, the fan works, the lights work. Have checked the battery, alternator, starter, none of that is the problem. Seems to be a recurring problem with jeeps based on internet search. Has happened more than once. Does not put out a code for a code reader to scan and report.”
NHTSA complaint #10980063, filed 2017-04, 101,250 miles“The low tire pressure warning light on the dash comes on continually on this vehicle; even when all four tires are properly inflated. As an example, I just had new tires installed, all were set to the manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure, and within hours of leaving the tire shop, the low tire pressure warning light began coming on. It comes on continually. There will be periods when it does not illuminate and other periods when it illuminates every few minutes. This is not only aggravating but it is a safety concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10573134, filed 2014-03, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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