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#BS-2009-JEECOM-ABF0

2009 Jeep Compass

Based on reports from 60 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
60
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
50
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 60 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

tie rods and ball joints wear out prematurely

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

electrical system failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

13 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 91K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
8
30–60K
8
60–90K
14
90–120K
3
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (14 reports) • Median: 91K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension13 (22%)
Structure:body6 (10%)
Engine5 (8%)
Other5 (8%)
Electrical5 (8%)
Airbags4 (7%)
Steering3 (5%)
Brakes2 (3%)

2009 Jeep Compass: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Compass, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 91K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Compass, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Compass, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Compass, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Jeep Compass. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

08V528000Nov 2008

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Jeep Compass is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2009 Jeep Compass vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

60

Class avg

220

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 60 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Jeep Compass: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Jeep Compass is related to the suspension, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2009 Jeep Compass has 60 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Jeep Compass problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Jeep Compass has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Compass problems start?
Based on 45 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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