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2009 Jeep Compass Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Jeep Compass, 39% of all 44 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 19 Compass model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 67,729 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
39% of 44
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
67,729 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Jeep Compass suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2010, latest Feb 1, 2024.

2009 Jeep Compass suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2010Apr 2011Jun 2013Nov 2015Apr 2017Aug 2018Aug 2022Feb 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Feb 2024; peak Jun 2012 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200783 (32%)
  2. 200827 (29%)
  3. 200917 (39%)
  4. 20108 (11%)
  5. 201131 (17%)
  6. 201212 (7%)
  7. 20133 (4%)
  8. 201414 (5%)
  9. 20152 (2%)
  10. 20168 (3%)
  11. 201710 (4%)
  12. 201827 (3%)
  13. 20197 (2%)
  14. 20209 (6%)
  15. 20212 (3%)
  16. 202210 (5%)
  17. 20232 (4%)
  18. 20240 (0%)
  19. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Compass have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Jeep Compass, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,729 miles.
Which Jeep Compass year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Compass has the most suspension complaints (83), compared with 17 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Jeep Compass?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Compass is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.