2009 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 34%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,729miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Jeep Compass, 34% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,729 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“I was driving to work dec 23 morning and rear sub frame broke away from control arm sending me in the ditch..lucky it was 25 MPH. Had local chrysler dealer look at it and because it was.made it canada they won't fix it under the extended warrnty.. I just got this in june, and still owe 6500 on it.. Chrysler needed to step up.. What does it matter were the Jeep was made.your parts were the problem so fix it..I could have died because of frame rot.. Never had a issue in my 95 blazer!!”
NHTSA complaint #10978968, filed 2017-04, 109,000 miles“2009 Jeep Compass, with 31,278 miles showed excessive wear in both the left lower control arm and outer tie rod end. Though covered under warranty, the lower control arm issue is reflective of our similar experience with our 2007 Jeep patriot. The NHTSA should investigate both the Jeep Compass and patriots for a design flaw in the lower control arm. A lower control/ball joint/tie rod failure, at highway speed, can result in a fatal accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10395558, filed 2011-04, 31,278 miles“I went in to a mechanic to see what this noise was in my front end, he told me my ball joints were bad and one was reaching critical to fail. I call my local dealer and they informed me that this part was well known to fail between 40k and 80k miles. I was wondering if chrysler knows this part is failing on vehicles with such low mileage why hasn't there been a recall or even an investigation on this part. I have owned vehicles with well over 200k miles on them and haven't had ball joint problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10462500, filed 2012-06, 46,202 miles“Front kframe/subframe cross member rusted into. Front of lf lower control arm pulled out of subrame because subframe was rusted into at that spot. Also back seem from left side all the way to right side has about a 1 inch seam/tear from rust”
NHTSA complaint #11318638, filed 2020-03, 174,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10217559Mar 10, 2017Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary…
- 10140027Mar 10, 2017Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary…
- 10031764Sep 9, 2009Chrysler/jeep: rear stabilizer bar end link nut torque. Vehicles were shipped with rear stabilizer bar end link nuts incorrectly torques.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 26 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 27 | 14% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 15 | 34% |
| 2008 | 26 | 28% |
| 2007 | 80 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Compass
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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