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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Jeep Compass recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
330
Latest campaign
Apr 9, 2020

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility1Apr 9, 2020
20V208000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Aug 9, 2018
18V523000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 9, 2020Latest campaign
Apr 9, 202020V208000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V208000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V208000 · Apr 9, 2020
Aug 9, 201818V523000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V523000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V523000 · Aug 9, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component330

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
330Complaints filed
13Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine16149210
Electrical system14343200
Unknown or other8425110
Service brakes3812401
Power train3711100
Steering196100
Vehicle speed control155300
Fuel/propulsion system113000
Air bags103504
Forward collision avoidance103100
Exterior lighting93010
Electronic stability control (ESC)82100
Visibility/wiper52000
Back over prevention52000
Engine and engine cooling52000

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “In July 2024 the engine blew a rod causing catastrophic engine failure causing our daughters Jeep while driving down [XXX] in San Antonio to lift off the ground from the force and leaving her no where to get to safety…”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769740
  • Electrical system

    “After making a stop at a stop light the start/stop feature turned the vehicle off. When releasing the break instead of the car restarting, the vehicle stalled and applied the parking break.”

    Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764223
  • Unknown or other

    “The Jeep randomly said stop/safely vehicle will turn off soon and it quit and left me stranded at 11pm. I have taken it to several shops and no one seems to know how to fix the issue.”

    Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763471

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2019 Jeep Compass recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Compass. The most recent, 20V208000 (reported April 9, 2020), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Jeep Compass?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 161 complaints out of 330 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Jeep Compass?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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