2011 Jeep Compass Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 10%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Jeep Compass, 10% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the road on route 73 in cinnaminson nj at 930 pm with my 15 year old daughter. All of a sudden, without warning - the engine shut off and my car had zero power. The power steering was locked up and we almost got rear ended by a huge truck. It was terrifying. I called road side assistance and had to wait in a dark car with no heat. This is horrible”
NHTSA complaint #11400069, filed 2021-03, 100,000 miles“Filled the 2011 Jeep Compass with gas and pulled out of gas station. Two seconds later my car completely shut off and the steering wheel locked up. I managed to get it partially to the side of the road by letting it roll and brake, but cars behind me were not prepared for this and 3 cars swerved out of the way at the last minutes before slamming into me.”
NHTSA complaint #11098051, filed 2018-05, 63,500 miles“My wife and I noticed alot of hard banging in the rear and front of vehicle , at the speed of idling out of our parking. Crossing any rail service no matter how new and we'll built the loud bangs in the front and rear are there at even the slowest of speeds. I have crawled around under our Jeep best I can , the front member and rear are beyond rotted, I can only get pictures of the rear damage but the front is horrible also..”
NHTSA complaint #11404142, filed 2021-03, 121,000 miles“Pls use this complaint Jeep Compass 4x2 year 2011, today, sunday, sept. 14, 2014, I heard a noise bottom of my Jeep and found a long metal piece manufacture sticker CVT transmission use only chrysler. It was a metal pipe transmission oil filler tube, hanging on the bottom of my car, dragging on the ground, while I was driving. I took pictures it has a hole in the metal tube. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633059, filed 2014-09, 34,037 miles“First time this happened, I refueled my vehicle all the way to full. I drove off and got on the highway on-ramp, while I was accelerating, the car shut off, locked up the steering and the engine shut off while the car was still in drive, and the key was still in the ignition. I quickly stopped the car, put it in park and restarted the car, got on the highway and the incident didn't occur again. A few weeks later, the same thing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11020739, filed 2017-08, 78,900 milesRelated recalls
- 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty…Covers: Jeep Compass 2011, Wrangler 2011, Liberty 2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10223677Jul 13, 2017This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). Customers may describe a vibration…
- 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…
- 10043590Jan 20, 2012Chrysler: may be a whine noise coming from the power steering during all driving conditions. When steering left or right or changing the engine rpm may effect the noise.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2021 | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 | 28 | 3% |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% |
| 2016 | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 9 | 10% |
| 2007 | 27 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Compass
37 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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