2009 Jeep Compass Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Jeep Compass, 11% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 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.
“Electronic throttle control has severe problem, almost stalling out at highway speed. Iam scared of a 'stall-out while in traffic that could result in severe injury or death. First severe occurrance was on may 15th,2015. And has been occurring frequently eversince.”
NHTSA complaint #10735442, filed 2015-07, 72,471 miles“2009 Jeep Compass manual transmission engine stalling intermittently at highway speed and also at idling. Has happened several times, but usually starts back up after a short period of time. Also, vehicle will intermittently not start, all lights on dash light up, battery is good, nothing wrong with starter. Sometimes it will start within minutes, other times it starts after a day or two... Random. Break pedal usually very stiff. Have has it towed to the dealership to only have it start and they could not diagnose the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11244102, filed 2019-08, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that failure code: cu10001 for the powertrain control module was not receiving connection. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100260, filed 2018-06, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 37 | 16% |
| 2021 | 18 | 22% |
| 2020 | 79 | 55% |
| 2019 | 161 | 49% |
| 2018 | 475 | 50% |
| 2017 | 71 | 31% |
| 2016 | 135 | 46% |
| 2015 | 30 | 27% |
| 2014 | 91 | 30% |
| 2013 | 10 | 13% |
| 2012 | 36 | 20% |
| 2011 | 30 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2007 | 37 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass
15 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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