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2019 Jeep Compass Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Jeep Compass, about 5% of its 329 total complaints for the year. The median failure mileage is 28,000, and there is 1 reported crash tied to this area, but no related recalls are listed.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
15
5% of 329
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Backup camera displays a blank or distorted image on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
  • Rearview camera image fails to appear at all in reverse, in one case traced by a dealer to the main and auxiliary batteries needing replacement.
  • Rearview camera image stays on the screen after shifting from reverse into drive, with no warning lights illuminated.
  • Some owners report these camera failures alongside separate stalling and emergency-brake-engagement problems logged under other components.

When 2019 Jeep Compass collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2021, latest Jun 10, 2026.

2019 Jeep Compass collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2021Jul 2022Jun 2023Oct 2024Jun 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2021 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Compass model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20111 (1%)
  3. 20121 (1%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20151 (1%)
  7. 20161 (0%)
  8. 20172 (1%)
  9. 201850 (5%)
  10. 201915 (5%)
  11. 20206 (4%)
  12. 20215 (6%)
  13. 202246 (21%)
  14. 20238 (17%)
  15. 202427 (52%)
  16. 202510 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Jeep Compass owners complained about Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2019 Compass, roughly 5% of the 329 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Compass backup camera?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2019 Compass camera problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 28,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any 2019 Compass camera issues lead to a crash?
NHTSA records show 1 crash associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Compass, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.

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.