Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 313 complaints for the 2019 Jeep Compass, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

313

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V5230002018-09-08

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 313 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2019 Jeep Compass. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine53

02Electrical System29

03Unknown Or Other27

04Electrical System,engine20

05Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine17

313 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Compass Fuel Economy

25–26mpg combined

22-23city

30-32hwy

$1,700-$1,750/yr

The 2019 Jeep Compass delivers 25 to 26 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Compass FWD - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Compass 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Compass 4WD - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Compass FWD - Automatic 6-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Jeep Compass

37States

23%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

1,6839%

PAPennsylvania

1,5408%

CACalifornia

1,2556%

FLFlorida

1,2536%

DEDelaware

9485%

ILIllinois

9405%

MIMichigan

8564%

OHOhio

7544%

MOMissouri

6924%

NYNew York

6243%

GAGeorgia

6023%

DCWashington DC

6003%

MDMaryland

5993%

AZArizona

5883%

NCNorth Carolina

5743%

OK420

NH407

MNMinnesota

4042%

NJNew Jersey

3882%

COColorado

3472%

MA332

TN296

NV290

WI271

IN268

CT250

WA246

RI223

OR208

UT145

NE143

HI121

LA119

IA110

VT109

AL105

VA102

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Jeep Compass?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Compass a good car to buy?

The 2019 Jeep Compass has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Jeep Compass?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2019 Jeep Compass. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Jeep Compass?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $81 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Jeep Compass?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Jeep Compass, based on 313 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.