How many brake complaints does the 2011 Jeep Compass have?

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2011 Compass, which is 9% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Jeep Compass?

No related recalls are listed for the 2011 Jeep Compass in the brakes category.

At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Compass brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2011 Compass is 90,317 miles.

Did the 2011 Jeep Compass brake issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported brake complaints for this year.

How does the 2011 model compare to other Compass years for brake complaints?

The 2011 Compass's 9% share of brake complaints is lower than 2017 (17%), 2019 (15%), and 2014 (12%), but higher than 2020 (5%) and 2022 (5%).

2011 Jeep Compass Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2011 Jeep Compass, 9% of its 187 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 90,317. No brake-specific recall is tied to this year.

Brakes complaints: 16; 9% of 187
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,317 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report pressing the brake pedal at low speed and having the vehicle fail to stop until several attempts, with dealers pointing to worn front pads and rotors.
Rear brake noise persisted after dealers replaced drums and pads, with the only workaround described as backing up to quiet the sound.
Some owners describe the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights coming on together, followed by a feeling that the brakes were not engaging normally until pumped repeatedly.
One owner reported the brake warning light illuminating at highway speed along with an unexplained drop in speed, later traced by an outside inspection to a separated front and rear k-frame.

When 2011 Jeep Compass brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2012, latest Nov 26, 2024.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Nov 2024; peak May 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Compass model year

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

200721 (8%)
20085 (5%)
20093 (7%)
20105 (7%)
201116 (9%)
20127 (4%)
20139 (11%)
201436 (12%)
201512 (11%)
201625 (9%)
201740 (17%)
201890 (10%)
201949 (15%)
20207 (5%)
20216 (8%)
202211 (5%)
20235 (11%)
20245 (10%)
20253 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Jeep Compass have?: NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2011 Compass, which is 9% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Jeep Compass?: No related recalls are listed for the 2011 Jeep Compass in the brakes category.
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Compass brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2011 Compass is 90,317 miles.
Did the 2011 Jeep Compass brake issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported brake complaints for this year.
How does the 2011 model compare to other Compass years for brake complaints?: The 2011 Compass's 9% share of brake complaints is lower than 2017 (17%), 2019 (15%), and 2014 (12%), but higher than 2020 (5%) and 2022 (5%).