2011 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,317miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Jeep Compass, 4% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,317 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.
“Did not know that was a recall on thecatalytic converter they fix it they had the part in im woudering about the antilock brakes because my brake light comes on and the ads light because courtesy dodgejeep ram in conyers ga is charging me about 800.00 hundred dollars plus 190.00 for a battery I can't afford that. My car was on a city street when the brake light and ABS light came on I thought the brake fluild was low courtesy dodge said that it was ready before I could drive the Jeep off the lot the brake light came back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217189, filed 2019-05, 98,000 miles“With my foot on the brake, completely stopped at a light or stop sign, while in drive only, the car vibrates and the engine makes a loud rumbling noise. This can be felt in the steering wheel, brake pedal and throughout the entire car. When I take my foot off the brake or put it in neutral, reverse or park the noise from the engine and vibration will stop. The vibration is so bad it is uncomfortable to keep your foot on the brake, or hands on the steering wheel, making it dangerous, as I am having to put the car in neutral at every stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447015, filed 2012-02, 3,600 miles“speedometer doesn't work, ABS, Brakes, engine and traction light keeps on. THE SHIFT LEVER CHANGES BY ITSELF FROM D TO M while driving. ABS module has to be replaced at my cost when other 2011 jeep compass have a recall F 50 for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11627421, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode and would not exceed 25 mph. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the brake switch, camshaft sensor, catalytic converter, and the crankshaft sensor needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a month later where it was diagnosed with the throttle body and the brake switch needing to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419408, filed 2021-06, 90,317 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop until after several attempts. The failure occurred continuously when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to three different authorized dealers who stated the front brake pads and rotors would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 | 41 | 12% |
| 2018 | 67 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 13% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Compass
37 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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