How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Compass have?

2 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2019 Jeep Compass, alongside 576 owner complaints.

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2019 Jeep Compass Recalls & Complaints

open safety recalls on record

Serious

576 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.14 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Serious20V208000

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Reduced visibility raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Serious18V523000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

reduction of braking performance can raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Complaint volume

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

24Crashes

4Fires

5Injuries

0Deaths

Across 576 complaints. Severity Index 0.14.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Engine — 159 reports
Electrical System — 137 reports
Unknown Or Other — 82 reports
Service Brakes — 37 reports
Power Train — 33 reports
Steering — 17 reports
Vehicle Speed Control — 14 reports
Fuel/Propulsion System — 11 reports
Air Bags — 10 reports
Exterior Lighting — 9 reports

What to do

Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2007 (3) · 2008 · 2009 (1) · 2010 (2) · 2011 (3) · 2012 (4) · 2013 (1) · 2014 (2) · 2015 (1) · 2016 (1) · 2017 (4) · 2018 (6) · 2019 · 2020 (1) · 2021 · 2022 (4) · 2023 (2) · 2024 · 2025 · 2026

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.

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