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US recalls (2)
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Visual system
2020-04-09 · campaign 2020-154
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to tighten the nuts on the windshield wiper arms.
Brakes
2018-08-09 · campaign 2018-421
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes as necessary.
Owner complaints (331)
Owners filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass (13 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 143).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 161 | |
| Electrical system | 144 | |
| Unknown or other | 84 | |
| Power train | 37 | |
| Service brakes | 37 | |
| Steering | 19 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Jeep Compass.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2019 Jeep Compass SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Jeep Compass version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Compass FWD 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Compass FWD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.