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2011 Jeep Compass Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 187 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Jeep Compass

The 2011 Jeep Compass shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
187
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Jeep Compass (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V315000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V233000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Jeep Compass

Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
31
Suspension
21
Steering
19
Unknown Or Other
18
Air Bags
16
Structure
15
Electrical System
15
Engine
12
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Jeep Compass — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 81 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 183 complaints 2013 80 complaints 2014 306 complaints 2015 113 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Jeep Compass

Is the 2011 Jeep Compass reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Jeep Compass has 3 recalls and 187 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Jeep Compass have?
The 2011 Jeep Compass has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Compass?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Jeep Compass are: Power Train, Suspension, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Jeep Compass safe to buy?
The 2011 Jeep Compass has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Compass should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Jeep Compass.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.