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Jeep Compass 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Jeep Compass: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

331Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine166 complaints

166 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System146 complaints

146 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other84 complaints

84 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V523000.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V208000.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V523000Reported August 9, 2018 - 154,335 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 154,335 vehicles across all affected models.

20V208000Reported April 9, 2020 - 425,599 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 425,599 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE22013Opened December 2, 2022 - Closed December 10, 2023

False overheat leading to loss of motive power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22013Opened December 2, 2022 - Closed December 10, 2023

False overheat leading to loss of motive power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201947
202019
202126
202243
202370
202453
202540
202633
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.