2019 Jeep Compass
Gas Compact SUV
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 engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass FWD | Gas | FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,400 |
| Compass 4WD | Gas | AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,500 |
| Compass 4WD | Gas | AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,500 |
| Compass FWD | Gas | FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,500 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (2)
Visibility
highProblem: Chrysler (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.
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
highProblem: Chrysler (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.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler 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 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
327 complaints filed
13 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2019: 47 · 2020: 19 · 2021: 26 · 2022: 43 · 2023: 70 · 2024: 53 · 2025: 40 · 2026: 29
Most-cited components
- Engine — 160
- Electrical System — 144
- Unknown Or Other — 83
- Power Train — 37
- Service Brakes — 37
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
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21% |
| SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 20% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Other Compass model years
2026 Compass
1 recalls · 3 complaints
A2025 Compass
0 recalls · 25 complaints
A2024 Compass
0 recalls · 52 complaints
B2023 Compass
2 recalls · 45 complaints
C2022 Compass
4 recalls · 220 complaints
A2021 Compass
0 recalls · 79 complaints
A2020 Compass
1 recalls · 138 complaints
F2018 Compass
6 recalls · 937 complaints
D2017 Compass
4 recalls · 228 complaints
A2016 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 (ids 40549, 40552, 40553, 40550). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.