2009 Jeep Compass Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Jeep Compass, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032005Aug 5, 2009Jeep: full esp off function. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the anti lock brake/electronic stability module (abs) with new software.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass
15 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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