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2011 Jeep Compass Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Jeep Compass has 21 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Jeep Compass

Powertrain
31
Other
24
Suspension
21
Engine
20
Steering
19
Airbags
16
Structure
15
Electrical
15
Speed Control
5
Seats
4
Brakes
4
Fuel System
3
Visibility
3
Seat Belts
3

21

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 2, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe rear subframe and suspension are rusted. I have been hearing a rattling sound for the past coupl...
Sep 9, 2023SUSPENSION,WHEELS2011 Jeep Compass with 62,000 miles on it the subframes rod about the wheel almost fell off the arm ...
Aug 17, 2023SUSPENSIONPlease require Jeep/Stallantis to initiate a recall for all 2008-2012 Jeep Compass' impacted by exce...
Jun 1, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWas told by service center that car was not safe to drive
May 2, 2023SUSPENSIONwhile running errands, a woman pointed out to me that i had dropped the rear passenger side control ...
Apr 8, 2023SUSPENSIONThe suspension has completed rusted through. My mechanic can stick his arm all of the way through. T...
Mar 14, 2023SUSPENSIONIn 2019 my 2011 jeep compass front subframe rusted really bad which cause corrosions. I called Chrys...
Aug 31, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREMy mechanic reported that car's rear control arm has broken away from frame of car and is a very uns...
Jun 1, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to an independ...
Apr 16, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER-The vehicles front subframe failed to support the vehicles stability, structure, weight, and moment...
Oct 18, 2021SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIRThe contact owns a 2011 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that an abnormal squeaking noise would emit...
Oct 15, 2020SUSPENSIONMY FRONT SUBFRAME /CROSSMEMBER IS RUSTED AND HAS HOLES PART OF THE FRAME SNAPED WHERE SWAY BAR IS SH...
Oct 19, 2019SUSPENSIONSEVERE RUST IN THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
Oct 10, 2018SUSPENSIONTOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SHOP FOR A KNOCKING IN THE REAR. FOUND THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED/ROTTED O...
Apr 17, 2018SUSPENSIONENGINE CRADLE AND CROSSMEMBER CORROSION. ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH, WONT PASS INSPECTION. I DON'T DRI...
Apr 13, 2018SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREFRONT CROSSMEMBER HAD A RECALL I WAS NEVER CONTACTED AGAIN NOW THE CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION
Apr 11, 2018SUSPENSIONMY WIFE AND I JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY WHERE WE WERE TRAVELING 70 MPH (RT 75 SOUTH TENNESSEE). WE CAM...
Sep 14, 2017SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINVEHICLE IS PRONE TO CVT TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED IN WARM WEATHER. THIS HAS HA...
Jun 25, 2017SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE FRONT ...
Jul 9, 2015SUSPENSIONCLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END . TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE...

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