Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Jeep Compass
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Jeep Compass has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 332 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V208000 Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V523000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 161 complaints
- Electrical System 144 complaints
- Unknown or Other 84 complaints
- Service Brakes 38 complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
Of the 332 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 332 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With 330 owner complaints and two recalls, the 2019 Jeep Compass shows potential reliability concerns, especially with the high number of engine and electrical system complaints. The evidence suggests notable but not extreme issues, though more data would provide a clearer picture.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Battery replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Electrical issues
- Transmission slipping
- Brake performance decline
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Jeep Compass at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.