Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Jeep Compass has 3 recalls, 187 complaints.
3
Recalls
187
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
16V668000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patrio...
11V315000
STEERING:COLUMN
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LI...
13V233000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Jeep Compass SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | [XXX] [XXX] , [XXX] [XXX] 2/7/26 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my con... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | SEATS | The vehicle pulls when I’m driving it and the transmission over heats if I go over 80 and turns off. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle shuts off while driving at any speed. Steering locks and will not allow driver to pull o... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | speedometer doesn't work, ABS, Brakes, engine and traction light keeps on. THE SHIFT LEVER CHANGES B... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH after refueling, the v... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rust thru/failure of the front cross member subframe. I noticed a clicking/rubing sound coming from ... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CUANDO ESTOY CON EL VEHICULO EN MARCHA SUBEN LAS REVOLUCIONES DEL VEHICULO ESTE DIMINUYE LA VELOCIDA... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The rear subframe and suspension are rusted. I have been hearing a rattling sound for the past coupl... |
| Sep 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | 2011 Jeep Compass with 62,000 miles on it the subframes rod about the wheel almost fell off the arm ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Please require Jeep/Stallantis to initiate a recall for all 2008-2012 Jeep Compass' impacted by exce... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | SEATS | Headrest clips broke and popped out |
| Jun 6, 2023 | STEERING,WHEELS | Front wheel assembly with broken connection to frame which was caused by a rusted out frame that mec... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was told by service center that car was not safe to drive |
| May 12, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front subframe rusted out due to salt corrosion and as Kentucky is not listed as a Salt belt state t... |
| May 2, 2023 | SUSPENSION | while running errands, a woman pointed out to me that i had dropped the rear passenger side control ... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Was told that the sub frame is bad. After looking into it, it seems to be a known issue with the jee... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The suspension has completed rusted through. My mechanic can stick his arm all of the way through. T... |
| Mar 14, 2023 | SUSPENSION | In 2019 my 2011 jeep compass front subframe rusted really bad which cause corrosions. I called Chrys... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We had our Jeep at the local mechanic for a pre winter check up. He found the rear crossmember broke... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My mechanic reported that car's rear control arm has broken away from frame of car and is a very uns... |