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2011 Jeep Compass

Based on reports from 283 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
283
Crashes
8
Fires
4
Recalls
3
TSBs
113
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 283 complaints, 8 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

faulty tipm

5 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

cvt transmission overheated

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
3

front end issue

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

37 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

47
0–30K
39
30–60K
32
60–90K
41
90–120K
24
120–150K
17
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (47 reports) • Median: 72K 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: Engine (37 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine37 (13%)
Drivetrain35 (12%)
Other27 (10%)
Suspension26 (9%)
Electrical19 (7%)
Steering19 (7%)
Structure:body18 (6%)
Airbags17 (6%)

2011 Jeep Compass: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Compass, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Compass, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Compass, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Compass, with 19 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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29
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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Jeep Compass. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

11V315000Jul 2011

STEERING:COLUMN

CHRYSLER 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 AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

13V233000Jun 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Chrysler 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 a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

16V668000Aug 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Chrysler (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 (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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.

2011 Jeep Compass vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

283

Class avg

379

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2011.

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. 283 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2011 Jeep Compass: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Jeep Compass is related to the engine, with 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2011 Jeep Compass has 283 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 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 2011 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Jeep Compass has 3 recalls 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 200 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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?
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