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2009 Jeep Compass Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
14%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Jeep Compass, 14% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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.

“In the last four years, I have had to replace the control arms on both the driver side and the passenger side, I just found out that both are need of replacement again and it the cost is out of this world. Jeep needs to take care of this. I understand I am not the only one with this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11044860, filed 2017-11, 98,000 miles

“My 2009 Jeep Compass overheats on long trips. It does a high pitched whining noise and then it slows down to 40 MPH and will not allow you to go faster. This is very bad when you are on interstate 5 with no way to pull over and grandchildren in the car. Very dangerous. This has happened 3 times. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they found nothing wrong . They could not duplicate the problem which I told them of course they can't duplicate it they aren't traveling on a long trip. …”

NHTSA complaint #10609030, filed 2014-07, 94,000 miles

“Jeep extended the warranty for the front and rear body subframes. I had my vehicle inspected at the onset of the warranty. I again had an inspection done at my local dealer on 4/15/2022. Since that date the vehicle has been driven approximately 7000 miles. A week ago as I was making a turn at traffic speed I heard a thumping sound. On 11/12/2023 with the vehicle on jackstands it was confirmed that the rear subframe on the drivers side had completely broken and the subframe on the passenger side was rusted through as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11555035, filed 2023-11

“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 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026120%
2024815%
2023714%
20223917%
20212936%
20202920%
20198425%
201819521%
20176528%
20164816%
20152926%
20143913%
20131114%
20122514%
20112714%
2010913%
2009614%
20081213%
2007166%

Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass

Suspension
15 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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