2019 Jeep Compass electrical system problems
141 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
“While driving through a tunnel in Boston, MA, the vehicle shut off completely without warning and could not be restarted. The dashboard displayed multiple warning lights and the engine would not crank (clicking sound only). I was stranded inside an active tunnel in live traffic, requiring a…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“I own a 2019 Jeep Compass with approximately 72,000 miles. For the past two years, I have experienced intermittent electrical and brake system failures that have become more frequent and severe despite multiple repair attempts. While driving, especially when turning, braking, or driving over…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
S2623000040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 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, 2026Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses Fig. 1. This may be reported after the…
08-075-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 9 | 45% |
| 2024 Compass | 18 | 35% |
| 2023 Compass | 13 | 29% |
| 2022 Compass | 101 | 46% |
| 2021 Compass | 31 | 41% |
| 2020 Compass | 63 | 46% |
| 2018 Compass | 371 | 40% |
| 2017 Compass | 86 | 38% |
| 2016 Compass | 61 | 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.