2019 Jeep Compass Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Jeep Compass has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (161 reports).

2Recalls
331Owner complaints
13Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Jeep Compass recalls

Loose Wiper Arms May Reduce Driver Visibility

Recall 20V208Apr 9, 2020425,599 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2020 Jeep Compass and Ram 1500 vehicles may have a windshield wiper arm, or arms, that can loosen.

Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk

Recall 18V523Aug 9, 2018154,335 vehicles affected

Some rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, which can allow gas pockets to form in the brake system.

Most common 2019 Jeep Compass problems

Problem areas named in the 331 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine161
Electrical System146
Unknown Or Other84
Power Train37
Service Brakes37
Steering19
Vehicle Speed Control15
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Air Bags10
Exterior Lighting10

What owners report

2026-10-24, Electrical System
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. In September 2024, both the main battery and auxiliary battery were replaced. However, the vehicle continued shutt
2026-10-07, Engine
In July 2024 the engine blew a rod causing catastrophic engine failure causing our daughters Jeep while driving down [XXX] in San Antonio to lift off the ground from the force and leaving her no where to get to safety with no shoulder. Only being some months and 1505 miles out of warranty they denied any goodwill. This specific engine was the same motor that was involved in the Wood, et al. v. FCA US, LLC class action lawsuit. The Jeep was well maintenanced and no indication of any problems prior to the abrupt explosion under the hood while she was driving causing all fluids to immediately start pouring from the Jeep and leaving her little time to get to safety before the Jeep came to a sto
2026-09-14, Electrical System
After making a stop at a stop light the start/stop feature turned the vehicle off. When releasing the break instead of the car restarting, the vehicle stalled and applied the parking break.
2026-09-10, Unknown Or Other
The Jeep randomly said stop/safely vehicle will turn off soon and it quit and left me stranded at 11pm. I have taken it to several shops and no one seems to know how to fix the issue.
2026-08-31, Electrical System
The central Uconnect infotainment display completely failed, went black, and is entirely inoperable. Because the screen is dead, the rear backup camera fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. This creates a severe safety hazard, drastically reduces rearward visibility, and places the vehicle in direct violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 (FMVSS 111) regarding mandated rear visibility.Furthermore, this total hardware failure completely locks out access to all internal vehicle safety, climate, and driving settings that are exclusively controlled via the touchscreen. The system failed prematurely roughly one year after purchase under normal oper

2019 Jeep Compass questions

Does the 2019 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Jeep Compass: Loose Wiper Arms May Reduce Driver Visibility; Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Compass?

Based on 331 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (161), Electrical System (146), Unknown Or Other (84).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Jeep Compass has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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