2011 Jeep Compass suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Jeep Compass — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rust thru/failure of the front cross member subframe. I noticed a clicking/rubing sound coming from the front of my 2011 Jeep Compass. Over several days it got worse. I took the car to the same dealership that I bought the car from new and was told it was a rust thru on the subframe and that the…”
filed Jul 6, 2024
“The rear subframe and suspension are rusted. I have been hearing a rattling sound for the past couple of weeks, especially when driving over bumps. When I took the car to my mechanic, he detected a cracking in the rear subframe/suspension due to the rust. If this would totally break it would be a…”
filed Feb 6, 2024
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 2011 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.