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2019 Jeep Compass

Based on reports from 535 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
535
Crashes
21
Fires
4
Recalls
2
TSBs
355
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 535 complaints, 21 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

car cuts off every time it starts and break light comes on

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

car wont start periodically

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

low oil pressure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

154 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

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

109
0–30K
42
30–60K
15
60–90K
3
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (109 reports) • Median: 9K 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 (154 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

Engine154 (29%)
Electrical126 (24%)
Other77 (14%)
Brakes40 (7%)
Drivetrain32 (6%)
Steering17 (3%)
Speed Control12 (2%)
Fuel System10 (2%)

2019 Jeep Compass: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Compass, with 154 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Compass, with 126 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Compass, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Compass, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

89
19
37
20
48
21
72
22
127
23
91
24
63
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Jeep Compass. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

18V523000Aug 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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.

20V208000Apr 2020

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

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.

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.

2019 Jeep Compass vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

535

Class avg

351

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

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. 535 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2019 Jeep Compass: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Jeep Compass is related to the engine, with 154 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?
The 2019 Jeep Compass has 535 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 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 2019 Jeep Compass have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Jeep Compass has 2 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 172 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,300 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?
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?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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