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2019 Jeep Compass Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
3%of 331 total for the year
Median mileage
2,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Jeep Compass, 3% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“To start I still don't have my license plates, which tells you how new it is. The gearshift doesn't light up and if it does it flickers when I switch gear from p to r to d or wtvr I need to do there is no indication on what gear I'm in. I'm assuming it's electrical which isn't a good sign. Jeep brand isn't doing good. Also when I lightly tap my gas it makes the sound of acceleration but it's not actually doing so. I have to take my foot off the gas for the system to I guess catch up with the speed I'm trying to get to and this is on the city street . …”

NHTSA complaint #11265426, filed 2019-10, 1,000 miles

“Parked 2019 Jeep Compass in normal parking lot went inside for a few hours then heard popping noises from parking lot. Ran outside to see engine caught on fire and burst into flames via the engine compartment damaging the entire front half of the vehicle. After flames put out, there was a large hole in the hood of the car going down into the engine that damaged the windshield, bumper, engine, light, tires and doors. Other cars around mine were damaged as well as the fire spread. Was parked at hotel parking lot for a few hours before caught on fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11233740, filed 2019-07, 3,500 miles

“The gear selection lights near the gear shift go on and off for no apparent reason. I can not see which gear I am in at night. I am afraid that this is indicative of a more serious electrical problem. I am still under warranty because I purchased Added Care Plus from directly from Jeep that covers me through the end of December 2024. I took the vehicle to Jeep Dealer CH Urness Motors in The Dalles, Oregon. The owner and service manager told me that my car Is not broken enough for them to repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11572797, filed 2024-02

“I am reporting ongoing safety concerns involving my 2019 Jeep Compass Trailhawk, including unexpected engine shutdowns, repeated battery failures, electrical malfunctions, and recurring check engine warnings despite regular maintenance and multiple repairs. In 2023, the vehicle’s automatic start-stop system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to shut down completely while I was traveling on the expressway. This created an extremely dangerous situation. The vehicle was towed for inspection, but no problem was identified. After being jump-started, the vehicle operated normally. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773359, filed 2026-10

“My 2019 Jeep Compass started having issues in september 2020. It shut off at a red light on highway 76 in oceanside, ca with my family in the car. Shortly after, it started becoming sluggish when pulling out of the driveway and backing into the street. Shifting between park and drive it stalls, the lights on the gear shift have since gone out. I have refused to drive or register my vehicle since oct. 2020 because I am terrified to drive it with my child in the car. I make my monthly payments on time and have been told to report my issues here. …”

NHTSA complaint #11396345, filed 2021-02

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025310%
202435%
202348%
20225022%
202145%
202032%
2019103%
2018647%
201763%
201610%
201522%
201462%
201132%
201023%
200811%
200773%

Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Compass

Engine
161 complaints
Electrical system
144 complaints
Other or unknown
84 complaints
Brakes
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Compass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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