2019 Jeep Compass service brakes problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Jeep Compass — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“After replacing both batteries in my jeep compass 2019. The “Stop safely vehicle will shut down” message kept coming on. In traffic the car shut off completely and wouldn’t start. This is a reoccurring issue and jeep doesn’t care. It needs to be fixed. To shut off completely during driving is a…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas…Campaign 18V523000 · Aug 9, 2018
Service Brakes problems in other Compass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Compass | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Compass | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 Compass | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Compass | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 Compass | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 Compass | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Compass | 61 | 6% |
| 2017 Compass | 24 | 11% |
| 2016 Compass | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 Compass | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 Compass | 18 | 6% |
| 2013 Compass | 2 | 3% |
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.