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2011 Jeep Compass Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 2.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
187Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
2Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (18.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Power Train complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train35 · 18.7%not available
Engine30 · 16%not available
Suspension26 · 13.9%not available
Steering19 · 10.2%RecalledRecall 11V315000
Electrical System19 · 10.2%not available
Structure:body18 · 9.6%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN35 · 18.7%
ENGINE30 · 16%
Unspecified / other27 · 14.4%
SUSPENSION26 · 13.9%
STEERING19 · 10.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 10.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY18 · 9.6%
AIR BAGS17 · 9.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14 · 7.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 5.9%

Percentages are the share of the 187 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Seat Belts:pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 16V668000 · 2016 · reported 09/15/2016

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:column

NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · 2011 · reported 06/08/2011

A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 13V233000 · 2013 · reported 06/04/2013

In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHEN I DROVE IT WOULD SEEM TO LOSE POWER AND NOT ACCELERATE LIKE WHEN ON HIGHWAY CHANGING LANES. I WAS ALMOST IN A BIG ACCIDENT…”NHTSA complaint 11157248 — filed 12/10/2018 · POWER TRAIN
“MY CAR IS GOING INTO LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING, GOING DOWN REALLY QUICKLY BASICALLY. WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CAR DECIDED TO GO INTO LOW SPEED…”NHTSA complaint 11140996 — filed 10/17/2018 · POWER TRAIN
“VEHICLE IS PRONE TO CVT TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED IN WARM WEATHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW ON THE INTERSTATE…”NHTSA complaint 11023657 — filed 09/15/2017 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Compass?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 187 NHTSA complaints (18.7%), followed by engine (30), unspecified/other issues (27), suspension (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2011 Jeep Compass have?

187 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2011 Jeep Compass have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V668000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2011 Jeep Compass's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.