2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,728 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front subframe is completely rusted out. Had to have vehicle towed home because the front wheels look like a bow-legged cowboy because the subframe basically snapped as we were driving. Apparently”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2019 · Suspension
“Subframe is front of car is rotted out. Hazardous to drive.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2019 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Jeep Compass (Compass 2WD, Compass 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–23 / 24–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Compass 4X4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Compass 4X4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4 | 1 | 156 |
| 2008 Jeep Compass 4X4 | 0 | 47 |
| 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 | 0 | 15 |
Checking a specific 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4
How do I know if my 2009 Jeep Compass 4X4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.