2009 Jeep Compass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Jeep Compass, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,900 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.
“The airbag light has maintained itself on approximately three months, and every 10-15 minutes it sends me an alarm, warning me that something is wrong, and that the airbag is not functioning accordingly.this happens every time the vehicle is being in use and in march.”
NHTSA complaint #11269482, filed 2019-10, 133,800 miles“I had a terrible accident. Hit three hard objects,knocking down a tree. The airbag safety and seatbelt system failed to work, strange thing, the driver seat did not work and the passenger empty seat did. The Jeep was total. The roots of the tree got into the cabin an. Broke my face also hurt my spine. The Jeep Compass was sold by insurance and the airbag system except the side curtain (that never came out) were not sold. The insurance claims that the sold the car because they had it and I asked why if it was total(?) and the airbag system is obviously not working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618868, filed 2014-08“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the anti lock braking system, electronic stability program, and traction warning indicators would remain illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11006461, filed 2017-07, 100,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 | 16 | 14% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 16 | 20% |
| 2012 | 28 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass
15 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Compass
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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