How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Jeep Compass?

NHTSA records 147 electrical system complaints out of 329 total complaints for the 2019 Compass, or 45% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Compass electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this electrical system problem area for the 2019 Compass.

At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2019 Compass is 9,261 miles.

Are the electrical issues linked to any crashes or fires?

NHTSA complaint data for this area on the 2019 Compass includes 2 crashes and 1 fire, with no injuries reported.

How does the 2019 Compass compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 45% share for 2019 is close to 2018's 44% and 2020's 48%, and higher than earlier years like 2016 (21%) and 2017 (39%).

2019 Jeep Compass Electrical System Problems

Electrical system complaints account for 147 of 329 total complaints (45%) filed on the 2019 Jeep Compass, the median failure occurring at 9,261 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue. Two crashes and one fire are recorded among these reports.

Electrical System complaints: 147; 45% of 329
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 9,261 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle fails to start or takes several minutes to start even though the dashboard indicates the engine is running.
Push-button start system leaves owners stranded, sometimes requiring a tow truck and jump-start.
Stop/start technology fails at intersections, causing the engine not to restart when the brake is released or gas is pressed.
Vehicle loses all electrical power and will not start, described by owners as unrelated to the battery.
Dashboard floods with multiple error messages (check shifter, service transmission, service ESC, AWD warnings) while driving, sometimes with the car stuck in first gear and the parking brake engaging.
Instrument display shows a false coolant warning and the car stalls while moving, in one case leading to a rear-end collision.

When 2019 Jeep Compass electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2019, latest Sep 14, 2026.

147 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q4 (12).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Compass model year

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

20108 (11%)
201122 (12%)
201225 (14%)
201313 (16%)
201440 (13%)
201523 (20%)
201662 (21%)
201790 (39%)
2018411 (44%)
2019147 (45%)
202067 (48%)
202136 (45%)
2022128 (58%)
202317 (37%)
202419 (37%)
202512 (46%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Jeep Compass?: NHTSA records 147 electrical system complaints out of 329 total complaints for the 2019 Compass, or 45% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Compass electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this electrical system problem area for the 2019 Compass.
At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2019 Compass is 9,261 miles.
Are the electrical issues linked to any crashes or fires?: NHTSA complaint data for this area on the 2019 Compass includes 2 crashes and 1 fire, with no injuries reported.
How does the 2019 Compass compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 45% share for 2019 is close to 2018's 44% and 2020's 48%, and higher than earlier years like 2016 (21%) and 2017 (39%).