2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD
The 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (2 complaints), Suspension (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD, potentially affecting up to 294 vehicles.
Recall 10E043000 — EQUIPMENT
| 294 vehicles affected
Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE...
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) LOWER CONTROL ARM FELL FREE FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE WHICH ATTACHES IT TO THE WHEEL, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN THE ABILITY TO STEER AND EVENTUALLY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (MOVING LOSE UNDER THE CAR), BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO SHIFT FORWARD INTO THE FRONT FENDER / BUMPER AND BECOME IMMOBILE. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE MADE IT HOME AND IT WAS IN PARKING THE VEHICLE THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN THE TIRE INNER RIM AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY, SO NO CRASH OR INJURY OCCURRED, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS.
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) LOWER CONTROL ARM FELL FREE FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE WHICH ATTACHES IT TO THE WHEEL, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN THE ABILITY TO STEER AND EVENTUALLY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (MOVING LOSE UNDER THE CAR), BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO SHIFT FORWARD INTO THE FRONT FENDER / BUMPER AND BECOME IMMOBILE. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE MADE IT HOME AND IT WAS IN PARKING THE VEHICLE THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN THE TIRE INNER RIM AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY, SO NO CRASH OR INJURY OCCURRED, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS.
SUB FRAME ROTTED OUT - SAFETY ISSUE
IT HAS RAPIDLY RUSTED OUT (SUB FRAME). I HAVE OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND A HALF AND IT WAS NOT THAT WAY WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IS THERE A RECALL?
IT HAS RAPIDLY RUSTED OUT (SUB FRAME). I HAVE OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND A HALF AND IT WAS NOT THAT WAY WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IS THERE A RECALL?
Safety Rating for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-05-003-09 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
SB-05-003-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
JEEP: FULL ESP OFF FUNCTION. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE/ELECTRONIC STABILITY MODULE (ABS) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP COMPASS FWD
- 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD — 32 complaints
- 2008 JEEP COMPASS FWD — 48 complaints
- 2009 JEEP COMPASS FWD (current)
- 2010 JEEP COMPASS FWD — 14 complaints
Other JEEP Models
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 39,293 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER — 21,806 total complaints
- JEEP CHEROKEE — 20,448 total complaints
- JEEP LIBERTY — 11,694 total complaints
- JEEP COMPASS — 5,865 total complaints
- JEEP PATRIOT — 4,351 total complaints
- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
- JEEP RENEGADE — 3,408 total complaints