Model year 2019 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2019 Jeep Compass: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Jeep Compass at 25–26 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 331 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

25–26

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Jeep Compass recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Jeep Compass, newest first.

Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Linkages

NHTSA 20V208000 Reported Apr 9, 2020

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. W25)
Units affected: 425,599 (estimate)
Problem: 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: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

NHTSA 18V523000 Reported Aug 9, 2018

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U86)
Units affected: 154,335 (estimate)
Problem: 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: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Jeep Compass fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Jeep Compass EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Compass 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/31/25 mpg	$2,700	355
Compass 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/30/25 mpg	$2,700	358
Compass FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/32/26 mpg	$2,600	339
Compass FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/31/25 mpg	$2,700	350

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Jeep Compass crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Jeep Compass NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2019 Jeep Compass SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars	20.6%	Optional
2019 Jeep Compass SUV FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars	20.2%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Jeep Compass owner complaints

Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Compass, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Jeep Compass complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	161
Electrical system	140
Unknown or other	84
Service brakes	37
Power train	34
Steering	17
Vehicle speed control	15
Fuel/propulsion system	11
Air bags	10
Exterior lighting	10

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Compass model years

Jeep Compass by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Compass	26 mpg	1	5	4/5
2025 Compass	27 mpg	0	29	4/5
2024 Compass	27 mpg	0	53	4/5
2023 Compass	27 mpg	2	49	—
2022 Compass	25 mpg	4	225	4/5
2021 Compass	25 mpg	0	81	4/5
2020 Compass	25–26 mpg	1	143	4/5
2018 Compass	25–26 mpg	6	947	4/5
2017 Compass	21–26 mpg	4	229	4/5
2016 Compass	21–25 mpg	1	293	—
2015 Compass	21–25 mpg	1	113	—

All Jeep Compass years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Jeep models

2019 Jeep Cherokee 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2019 Jeep Renegade 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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