2009 Jeep Compass 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls

2019-06-03 · Unknown Or Other · 140,000 mi · 💥 crash

“the front subframe is completely rusted out. had to have vehicle towed home because the front wheels look like a bow-legged cowboy because the subframe basically snapped as we were driving. apparently this has been an ongoing issue and jeep refuses to recall this. 2007 had the same issue and they extended a "warranty" to get this fixed. 2009 is…”

2019-03-15 · Unknown Or Other · 130,000 mi

“subframe is front of car is rotted out. hazardous to drive.…”

2017-10-07 · Suspension · 108,000 mi

“when coming to a quick stop at a traffic light on a very rough road surface, a loud clunk in the front end was heard. when the light turned green, the steering wheel had to be turned right to go straight, along with a loud tire squeal. we pulled into a parking lot to find the left front tire was contacting the rear of the wheel well. inspection u…”

2017-09-03 · Suspension · 48,000 mi

“front subframe is rotted out due to condenser drain dripping on it. found out 9/3/ 17 during oil change. was service bulletin 23-012-14 for this but on vehicles after 8/25/2005 and before 7/23/2007. see ? below when happened. i just found out…”

2017-05-02 · Suspension · 87,309 mi

“the rear sub frame rusted out and have way while my niece was driving it. this is very dangerous. and to new of a car for this. the rear sub frame gave out while she was driving.…”

2017-04-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 99,860 mi

“when filling the fuel tank, the car will stall after the gas nozzle has clicked off that the tank is full. upon restarting the vehicle (after a few tries) and beginning to drive, the car will lurch and sputter within a few seconds to minutes of leaving the gas station. within 5 minutes of getting fuel, all problems seem to stop and car operates fin…”

2017-04-24 · Electrical System · 101,250 mi

“the car will not start. get in the car, turn the key, no sound from the engine compartment. no clicking, nothing. the radio works, the fan works, the lights work. have checked the battery, alternator, starter, none of that is the problem. seems to be a recurring problem with jeeps based on internet search. has happened more than once. does not put …”

2016-11-23 · Power Train · 100,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep compass 4x4. while driving 40 mph up an incline, the vehicle began to vigorously jerk and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer…”

2016-05-24 · Suspension · 150,000 mi

“2008 jeep limited 4 x 4. when cleaning the garage, i noticed the head from a very large bolt on the floor. upon crawling under the car, i noticed that a bolt had rotted off where the rear frame right side by the shock tower attaches to the body. i have had noises coming from the area and was told that the shocks needed to be replaced. wit…”

2016-03-25 · Unknown Or Other · 72,000 mi

“i just recently failed inspection on my 2009 jeep compass 4 x 4 for rusted cross members. the cross member in the front is rusted to the point it has through holes in it. the rear cross member is not as severe but is also heavily rusted.…”