2009 Jeep Compass FWD Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure2 40%
- Suspension2 40%
- Engine1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Suspension: “While driving the left (front driver side) lower control arm fell free from the steering knuckle which attaches it to the wheel, causing significant reduction in the ability to steer and eventually the lower control arm (moving lose under the car), became lodged between the wheel rim and the brake assembly causing the the left front tire to shift forward into the front fender / bumper and become immobile. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194318, filed 2019-04, 77,000 milesEngine: “While driving from norcal to socal driving 80+MPH for 2 or more hours the engine light came on and I started to loose power-pulled off the road let it cool down and it restarted and drove 65 the rest of the way with no other problems. 3 weeks later hearing loud engine noises when starting and driving battery light came on and then the radiator light and smoke was seen behind me I pulled over to find my serpentine belt was eaten away and snapped. The crankshaft pulley is siezed up now. All of this within a year of a new transmission and new radiator was installed by professionals.”
NHTSA complaint #10862016, filed 2016-04, 20 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 66,000 and 77,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Other or unknown. Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Other or unknown. Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Jeep Compass FWD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 36,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 71,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 32 | 54,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2007 | 20 | 84,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Jeep Compass FWD model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,500 miles and the middle half falls between 66,000 and 77,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.