2011 Jeep Compass problems and complaints
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Compass. The most-reported areas: Power Train (37), Engine (30), Suspension (27).
Key takeaways
- 188 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 37 | 20% |
| Engine | 30 | 16% |
| Suspension | 27 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 | 14% |
| Structure | 23 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 11% |
| Steering | 19 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2011 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-07
The crossmebers front and rear were rusted to where the back broke and made the car unsafe and unable to drive
Power Train,electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-02-07
[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, tr...
Seats - filed 2025-08-25
The vehicle pulls when I’m driving it and the transmission over heats if I go over 80 and turns off.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.