2009 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls

2024-02-01 · Suspension · 151,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2009 jeep compass. the contact initially became aware that the rear passenger’s side tire was resting at an angle. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the rear struts replaced; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear suspension was extremely corroded. the contact was also informed that…”

2023-11-14 · Unknown Or Other

“jeep extended the warranty for the front and rear body subframes. i had my vehicle inspected at the onset of the warranty. i again had an inspection done at my local dealer on 4/15/2022. since that date the vehicle has been driven approximately 7000 miles. a week ago as i was making a turn at traffic speed i heard a thumping sound. on 11/12/2023…”

2023-06-03 · Suspension

“front and rearsubframe extremely rusted, making it dangerous to drive. fuse box under front hood in front of driver side rusting out wiring. not main fuse box but the one with relays.…”

2022-10-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“the contact owns a 2009 jeep compass. the contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with several warning lights illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle would overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was infor…”

2022-08-29 · Suspension

“i was informed about my rotting subframe on my 2009 jeep compass about a year ago. i took it to a jeep dealer for a second opinion as well as contacted jeep. i was told about some extended warranty that i was not eligible for. now, 1 year later, my vehicle will not pass inspection without replacement of the subframe. i contacted jeep again. of…”

2020-03-18 · Suspension · 174,000 mi

“front kframe/subframe cross member rusted into. front of lf lower control arm pulled out of subrame because subframe was rusted into at that spot. also back seem from left side all the way to right side has about a 1 inch seam/tear from rust…”

2020-02-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 99,100 mi

“seems to be an issue for a lot of people throughout chrysler vehicles. i was driving when the engine cut down to 30 mph and indicator lights came on, engine light, traction control and "red lightning bolt" (etc electronic throttlebody control). what is happening is your computer has detected something wrong and has gone into limp mode which is allo…”

2019-11-26 · Structure:body

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep compass. the contact was informed by ferrario auto team of sayre (102 spring st, sayre, pa 18840, (570) 888-2367) that the vehicle's front cross member bar was corroded and needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that there was an extended warranty for the part; however, the warranty was expired. the ma…”

2019-10-18 · Air Bags · 133,800 mi

“the airbag light has maintained itself on approximately three months, and every 10-15 minutes it sends me an alarm, warning me that something is wrong, and that the airbag is not functioning accordingly.this happens every time the vehicle is being in use and in march. …”

2019-08-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 190,000 mi

“2009 jeep compass manual transmission engine stalling intermittently at highway speed and also at idling. has happened several times, but usually starts back up after a short period of time. also, vehicle will intermittently not start, all lights on dash light up, battery is good, nothing wrong with starter. sometimes it will start within minutes,…”