2011 Jeep Compass Problems

187 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict CAUTION 61/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train37
Engine30
Unknown Or Other27
Suspension26
Structure23
Electrical System20

In the owners’ words

“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving over a railroad track at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and was difficult the steer. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the front subframe had failed due to severe corrosion, causing damage to the engine bay, and causing the engine and transmission to lower. The subframe and front lower”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Compass owner
“speedometer doesn't work, ABS, Brakes, engine and traction light keeps on. THE SHIFT LEVER CHANGES BY ITSELF FROM D TO M while driving. ABS module has to be replaced at my cost when other 2011 jeep compass have a recall F 50 for the same issue.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Compass owner
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH after refueling, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed; however, the failure recurred while driving after refueling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Compass owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
15/09/2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control
08/06/2011Steering:Column SAFETYCHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
04/06/2013Air Bags:Side/Window SAFETYChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in

Questions owners ask

Is the 2011 Jeep Compass reliable?

On the federal record it scores 61/100: 187 owner complaints (12.47 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jeep Compass?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 37 of 163 categorised reports.

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The 2011 Jeep Compass scored 61/100 on the federal record.

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