2011 Jeep Compass problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (24) · Suspension (21) · Vehicle Speed Control (13)
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131 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Electrical System:software 2013-06-04 · campaign 13V233000 · 254,396 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Steering:column 2011-06-08 · campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (114)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
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What owners report
2026-10-07 · Suspension“the crossmebers front and rear were rusted to where the back broke and made the car unsafe and unable to drive…”
2026-02-07 · Vehicle Speed Control“ [xxx] [xxx] , [xxx] [xxx] 2/7/26 to whom it may concern, i am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing, critical safety issues with my vehicle, which have been increasingly dangerous while driving. these issues appear to be interconnected and involve multiple components, including the valve body, transmission, tcm, abs module, …”
2025-08-25 · Seats“the vehicle pulls when i’m driving it and the transmission over heats if i go over 80 and turns off.…”
2025-08-07 · Structure · 98,500 mi“the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. the contact stated that while driving over a railroad track at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and was difficult the steer. the vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the front subframe had failed due to severe corrosion, causing damage to the engine bay, and caus…”
2025-04-29 · Electrical System“the vehicle shuts off while driving at any speed. steering locks and will not allow driver to pull over to safety.…”
2024-11-26 · Vehicle Speed Control“speedometer doesn't work, abs, brakes, engine and traction light keeps on. the shift lever changes by itself from d to m while driving. abs module has to be replaced at my cost when other 2011 jeep compass have a recall f 50 for the same issue.…”
2024-11-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 64,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 jeep compass. the contact stated while driving 30 mph after refueling, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and worked as designed; however, the failure recurred while driving after refueling. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire…”
2024-07-06 · Unknown Or Other“rust thru/failure of the front cross member subframe. i noticed a clicking/rubing sound coming from the front of my 2011 jeep compass. over several days it got worse. i took the car to the same dealership that i bought the car from new and was told it was a rust thru on the subframe and that the car was not safe to drive. at this point there were n…”
2024-06-11 · Unknown Or Other“cuando estoy con el vehiculo en marcha suben las revoluciones del vehiculo este diminuye la velocidad corriendo, lo cual podria ocacionar un accidente…”
2024-02-06 · Suspension“the rear subframe and suspension are rusted. i have been hearing a rattling sound for the past couple of weeks, especially when driving over bumps. when i took the car to my mechanic, he detected a cracking in the rear subframe/suspension due to the rust. if this would totally break it would be a substantial safety risk to myself, the driver, as we…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.