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US recalls (3)
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
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 a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Electrical system: software
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Risk and remedy
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 and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Steering: column
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Risk and remedy
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, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2016-09-14 · campaign 2016-448
On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.
Airbag
2013-06-07 · campaign 2013-195
On certain vehicles, due to a software error in the occupant restraint control (ORC) module, side curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment could be delayed or not occur in slower-developing rollover events. This could increase the risk of personal injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the module.
Steering
2011-06-10 · campaign 2011-224
Certain vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. A steering column with a miss-installed rivet may not perform as intended in the event of a crash, which may increase the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for steering column rivet presence and alignment, and repair as required.
Owner complaints (188)
Owners filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Compass (7 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 37 | |
| Engine | 30 | |
| Suspension | 27 | |
| Unknown or other | 27 | |
| Structure | 23 | |
| Electrical system | 20 | |
| Steering | 19 | |
| Air bags | 17 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Jeep Compass SUV 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2011 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Jeep Compass version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Compass 2WD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass 2WD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 2WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
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