2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2008 Jeep limited 4 x 4. When cleaning the garage, I noticed the head from a very large bolt on the floor. Upon crawling under the car, I noticed that a bolt had rotted off where the rear frame right side by the shock tower attaches to the body. I have had noises coming from the area and was told that the shocks needed to be replaced. With this bolt missing there is some chance there is excess bounce between the upper shock tower and the frame. My local body shop told me the only way to fix this would be to drop the entire rear axle and get the broken bolt out to replace. Very expensive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870525, filed 2016-05, 150,000 miles“Front subframe is rotted out due to condenser drain dripping on it. Found out 9/3/ 17 during oil change. Was service bulletin 23-012-14 for this but on vehicles after 8/25/2005 and before 7/23/2007. See ? Below when happened. I just found out”
NHTSA complaint #11021273, filed 2017-09, 48,000 miles“The front subframe is completely rusted out. Had to have vehicle towed home because the front wheels look like a bow-legged cowboy because the subframe basically snapped as we were driving. Apparently this has been an ongoing issue and Jeep refuses to recall this. 2007 had the same issue and they extended a warranty to get this fixed. 2009 is made, obviously with the same junk metal, and yet they refuse to fix their incompetence. Wonder how many people have died due to this negligence. Not happy Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11217562, filed 2019-06, 140,000 miles“The rear sub frame rusted out and have way while my niece was driving it. This is very dangerous. And to new of a car for this. The rear sub frame gave out while she was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10983169, filed 2017-05, 87,309 miles“When coming to a quick stop at a traffic light on a very rough road surface, a loud clunk in the front end was heard. When the light turned green, the steering wheel had to be turned right to go straight, along with a loud tire squeal. We pulled into a parking lot to find the left front tire was contacting the rear of the wheel well. Inspection underneath revealed a rotted out subframe/crossmember which is split all the way across the back. It also has some leaking fluid coming down from above the crossmember while the engine is running. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032196, filed 2017-10, 108,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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