Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Jeep Compass has 35 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
35
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Three times since 8/2025 the vehicle flashed a “coolant temperature too high” warning despite the ga... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2019 Jeep Compass (VIN: omitted per instructions) experienced a serious powertrain issue where co... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Whining noise coming from the front passenger side (POWER TAKEOFF UNIT). Raises rpm’s and makes noi... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Steering wheel feels like is almost completely detached. Every time we turn it sounds like it will b... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at ... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This 2019 Jeep Compass, has mixed the coolant and oil causing a blown head gasket, according to the ... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the message that “Veh... |
| Oct 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was traveling from Dallas to Austin for a wedding on [XXX], going the speed limit I notice my car ... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The vehicle will show that it is overheating when it is not and it will power down where you are onl... |
| Aug 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Randomly “High Coolant Temp” or “Coolant Temp too high” appears after not driving car for 12+ hours ... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The life cycle of a CV axle usually lasts the life of a vehicle or between 70,000 and 140,000 miles.... |
| Feb 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving in 33 degree weather my Jeep Compass randomly shuts off flashing a high coolant temp o... |
| Dec 28, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Noticed oil on ground and took car in for check and mechanic said there might be a defect with trans... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving with the automatic start / stop on, the engine shuts down and dashboard light issues a... |
| Nov 25, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. ... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle lost mot... |
| Oct 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The Jeep has been in the service department since March 2023. The vehicles system malfunctions whil... |
| Apr 30, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My 2019 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk shuts down either while driving or stopped. The message that appear... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Power train experiencing a loss of power or stalling while driving. vehicle has completely shut dow... |
| May 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1. I believe it's the "Auto Start-Stop" feature in the vehicle 2. While at a stoplight in a busy in... |