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2009 Jeep Compass: common problems and reliability
One of the better Compass years.
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64 owner complaints, most about suspension. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Compass?The 2009 Jeep Compass has 64 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and structure.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Jeep Compass vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2009 a good year for the Compass?
Across the 20 Compass model years we track, complaint volume runs from 46 (2023) to 942 (2018). With 64 complaints, the 2009 Compass sits below the model's median of 172.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Compass
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 08V528000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is predominantly negative, with widespread criticism focused on poor reliability, subpar build quality, and weak performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Compass. See the full Compass owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Compass listings typically run $15,772–$23,763.
Other Compass model years
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