repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags
Risk. 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…
2011 Jeep CompassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 188 owner complaints about the 2011 Jeep Compass, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-668 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Jeep Compass has problems
188 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Power train
30Engine1 crash/fire/injury
27Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
23Structure2 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Steering1 crash/fire/injury
17Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
14Vehicle speed control
11Fuel/propulsion system
5714 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 37 | 0 |
| Engine | 30 | 1 |
| Suspension | 27 | 1 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Steering | 19 | 1 |
| Air bags | 17 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 57 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Jeep Compass recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. 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,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 31 power train complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles21under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Compass year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Compass median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Jeep Compass, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Compass owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
[XXX] [XXX], [XXX] [XXX] 2/7/26 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing, critical safety issues with my vehicle, which have been increasingly dangerous while driving. These issues appear to be interconnected and involve multiple components, including…
speedometer doesn't work, ABS, Brakes, engine and traction light keeps on. THE SHIFT LEVER CHANGES BY ITSELF FROM D TO M while driving. ABS module has to be replaced at my cost when other 2011 jeep compass have a recall F 50 for the same issue.
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND STARTED TO PRESS ON THE GAS AND THE RPM WENT UP REALLY HIGH AND MY CAR WASN'T MOVING. I WAS GETTING ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY. I HAD LOTS OF CARS BEEPING AT ME. IT WAS SCARY BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO BE STUCK THERE FOREVER.
Own a 2011 Compass?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.