2009 Jeep Compass suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2009 Jeep Compass — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact initially became aware that the rear passenger’s side tire was resting at an angle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the rear struts replaced; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear suspension was…”
filed Feb 1, 2024
“front and rearsubframe extremely rusted, making it dangerous to drive. fuse box under front hood in front of driver side rusting out wiring. Not main fuse box but the one with relays.”
filed Jun 3, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Compass | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Compass | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Compass | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Compass | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Compass | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Compass | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 Compass | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 Compass | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Compass | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 Compass | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Compass | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Jeep Compass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.