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2019 Jeep Compass

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA327
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 Jeep Compass is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Compass FWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 327 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl233226$2,400
Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500
Compass 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
Compass FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40549, 40552, 40553, 40550.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Visibility

W25
425,599 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.RiskReduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
NHTSA campaign 20V208000reported Apr 9, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

U86
154,335 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.RiskA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
NHTSA campaign 18V523000reported Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine — False overheat leading to loss of motive power closed

On December 2, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22-013 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power accompanied by high coolant temperature messages on the dashboard of Model Year 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. At the time this investigation was opened, ODI was aware of fifteen Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for Model Year (MY) 2019-2020 Jeep Compass vehicles alleging a loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving.  The LOMP events were often accompanied by a high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high message appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle.  In most incidents, the high coolant temperature or coolant temperature too high dashboard m

Opened Dec 2, 2022 · closed Dec 10, 2023 · action PE22013

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
327complaints filed

13 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 47 · 2020: 19 · 2021: 26 · 2022: 43 · 2023: 70 · 2024: 53 · 2025: 40 · 2026: 29

Most-cited components

Engine160
Electrical System144
Unspecified83
Power Train37
Service Brakes37
Steering19

What owners describe

“On 3 different incidents, my 2019 Jeep Compass Trailhawk has stalled when I was slowing to a stop or stopped but not in park. I have had difficulty restarting the Jeep (once at an intersection and the other at a car wash) and the power steering as well as the emergency brake were not working. Also, the jeep is making a…”Mar 7, 2022 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“While driving on the highway, my car shut down and when I attempted to restart I got a “power steering system hot, performance may be limitedâ€� message. Had no steering control and unable to power on until the system cooled. It happened a few times while driving home and almost got rear-ended. Currently unable to dr…”Mar 3, 2022 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“The contact's wife owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while his wife was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle. The contact's wife stated no warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure; however, the oil press…”Feb 23, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Compass model years

A

2026 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2025 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 25 complaints

A

2024 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 52 complaints

B

2023 Jeep Compass

2 recalls · 45 complaints

C

2022 Jeep Compass

4 recalls · 220 complaints

A

2021 Jeep Compass

0 recalls · 79 complaints

A

2020 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 138 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Compass

6 recalls · 937 complaints

D

2017 Jeep Compass

4 recalls · 228 complaints

A

2016 Jeep Compass

1 recalls · 293 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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