2019 Jeep Compass Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 331 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Jeep Compass, 2% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“The windshield wiper came off during a storm the day I bought the vehicle. 3 or 4 weeks later the front bumper popped off under the passenger headlight while driving down the interstate. Local dealership told me the vehicle was not assembled properly at the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #11223112, filed 2019-06, 2,000 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“It sounds like the framing under my hood is bouncing. Anytime I'm driving on the road, I hear knocking every time I hit the slightest bump. Sounds as if something is loose and not secured. Definitely scary since it's a 2019 Jeep Compass, basically a brand new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11327426, filed 2020-06“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound increased while accelerating to 25 MPH. The contact decelerated to 15 MPH and drove to the residence, where the contact inspected underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic and noticed that the frame was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683072, filed 2025-08, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033896Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
- 11031688Apr 22, 2026Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
- 11029670Feb 21, 2026Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses…
- 11027648Jan 6, 2026Latch - liftgate
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11021586Jul 28, 2025PROP - LIFTGATE
- 11021010Jul 22, 2025Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1…
- 11012884Jan 15, 2025Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 12 | 7% |
| 2011 | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 | 13 | 18% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 30 | 32% |
| 2007 | 28 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Compass
161 complaintsElectrical system
144 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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