Question 1

How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Jeep will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 2009 Jeep Compass FWD is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 2009 Jeep Compass FWD free?

Accepted Answer

Usually. Federal law requires Jeep to remedy recalls on the 2009 Compass FWD free of charge at an authorized Jeep dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Question 4

Does a recall on the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2009 Jeep Compass FWD, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD?

Accepted Answer

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Jeep Compass FWD. Complaint records include crash, fire, injury, and death flags and are a useful early indicator of defects that may later become formal recalls.

2009 Jeep Compass FWD Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

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Defect description

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Other Jeep Compass FWD model years

Check your 2009 Jeep Compass FWD VIN