Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Jeep Compass has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 44 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V528000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 44 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Jeep Compass has notable issues with suspension and power train but benefits from minimal recalls. Frequent suspension complaints and a significant PCM recall suggest reliability concerns, impacting overall ratings.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| power train | 50,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Transmission slipping or rough shifts
- Electrical component failures
- Check engine light staying on
- Vibration during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.