2019 Jeep Compass electrical system problems
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Jeep Compass — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After making a stop at a stop light the start/stop feature turned the vehicle off. When releasing the break instead of the car restarting, the vehicle stalled and applied the parking break.”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The central Uconnect infotainment display completely failed, went black, and is entirely inoperable. Because the screen is dead, the rear backup camera fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. This creates a severe safety hazard, drastically reduces rearward visibility…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service 4WD Light Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C2260-63 - ECU Internal…
08-323-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 25, 2026Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in…
08-208-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in…
08-208-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 7, 2026Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in…
08-208-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 7, 2026Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
S2523000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 11 | 42% |
| 2024 Compass | 18 | 35% |
| 2023 Compass | 13 | 29% |
| 2022 Compass | 102 | 46% |
| 2021 Compass | 34 | 43% |
| 2020 Compass | 65 | 47% |
| 2018 Compass | 375 | 40% |
| 2017 Compass | 86 | 38% |
| 2016 Compass | 62 | 21% |
| 2015 Compass | 22 | 19% |
| 2014 Compass | 35 | 11% |
| 2013 Compass | 13 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.