2019 Jeep Compass driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 10, 2026WADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The rearview backup camera on my 2019 Jeep Compass Latitude has completely failed to function, creating a severe blind-spot safety hazard during reverse maneuvers. Screen goes black, or flickers on and off, or has lines and hotspots. It is not usable at all. This failure directly compromises the safety mandates established under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111.

   NHTSA complaint #11743339 · source
2. Filed Mar 19, 202647,000 miWADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the back-up camera failed to operate normally. The Uconnect system became disabled, which caused other navigational functions to fail to operate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to update the software, but at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11725504 · source
3. Filed Feb 4, 2026OHDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While driving my Jeep Compass's emergency parking brake engaged on its own. I thought I was hit by another vehicle since it was so abrupt. I was able to disengage it after several minutes and as I turned my hazards on and drove home, the emergency brake engaged again on its own. This was a major safety issue and after getting the vehicle home, I was able to call and get it into a mechanic who was unable to find a code stored for the issue. He recommended I take it to a Jeep…

   NHTSA complaint #11715681 · source
4. Filed Dec 25, 2025GADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   My Jeep says it’s going to shutdown to pull over somewhere and cut off car. If we pull over in time, restarting car has solved problem until next time it decides to occur. Multiple times the car has shut off with me driving down road and I have no control over the vehicle. Plugged up at O’Rileys and AutoZone. Diagnostic referred to voltage surge with battery and the ABS. I took it to a local mechanic that has a higher quality diagnostic machine. It won’t recognize my Jeep.…

   NHTSA complaint #11707038 · source
5. Filed Jun 25, 2025FLCrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   ABS light came on, took to mechanic, was advised he needed to order part, picked up vehicle while waiting for part to come in. While driving to work was using cruise control and put on my brakes and had no brakes, I ended up rear ending into another vehicle. Causing extensive damage to my car.

   NHTSA complaint #11669090 · source
6. Filed Mar 21, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed an image while the vehicle was in reverse(R); however, after the contact had shifted to drive(D), the rearview camera image was still displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11649782 · source
7. Filed Oct 28, 202422,000 miMEDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the display screen failed to produce an image. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the main and AUX battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11622297 · source
8. Filed Nov 2, 202325,000 miNHDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a blank or distorted image on the infotainment screen. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11553267 · source
9. Filed Nov 1, 2023ORDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   Emergency brake system is randomly engaged while stopped and/or during driving. Engine stalls out and will not move unless engine is shut off and turned back on and emergency brake is disengaged.

   NHTSA complaint #11553014 · source
10. Filed Jun 25, 2023MADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    My emergency brake engages while my vehicle is in drive during auto assist feature is on. My vehicle stalls. I have to put my vehicle in park, then shut my car off and restart it while in traffic. I have been in several near collisions. I have been a victim of road rage. My 2019 Compass has been experiencing this issue since July 2020. After 11 service visits, my vehicle is still not fixed and the dealership is no longer willing to help. They say there is nothing that can be…

    NHTSA complaint #11528786 · source
11. Filed Apr 26, 2023CODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The vehicle flashes that it is overheating and then shuts off, no matter what speed the vehicle is at. You then have to pull over and restart the vehicle. It is a very dangerous situation and I’ve seen hundreds, if not thousands, of similar stories online with the 2018-2022 jeep compasses. This issue needs to be resolved and Jeep needs to recall these vehicles before someone is seriously hurt.

    NHTSA complaint #11519171 · source
12. Filed Sep 9, 2022VTCrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    - Unsure of fault as it hasn’t gotten inspected by mechanic or insurance but when start it indicates issue with steering and ESC system - Safety of self and others was severe if wasn’t controlled or in un-ideal conditions - Condition has yet to be reproduced or confirmed, sitting in mechanics lot now, not inspected yet - no messages or warnings but the steering would auto correct to left and right randomly when straight driving on the highway

    NHTSA complaint #11483715 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology